The typical cost for AC condenser replacement ranges from $300 to $5,000, with a national average cost of $2,100. The main factors that can influence the cost of AC condenser replacement include the ...

Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) that’s ...

Many homeowners opt to cover their AC units during the winter to shield them from debris and protect them from ice and snow, but it can be hard to tell whether doing so causes more harm than good.

REPAIR OR REPLACE?: The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account when recommending whether to repair ...

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Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...

As climate change brings hotter summers, AC manufacturers are positioning sleek window units as lifestyle accessories. Some of them are less effective than they are stylish. By Callie Holtermann Last ...

With a majority of the Eastern seaboard of the United States dealing with extremely poor air quality, it's understandable if you're having trouble breathing — in fact, you're far from alone. But ...

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