We all know the importance of cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, but did you know there are benefits to regularly cleaning the outside, too? The exterior of your refrigerator, especially the ...

Like any piece of machinery or machine component, air-conditioning coils work better, and last longer, when properly cared for. That means regularly cleaning indoor and outdoor a/c coils, plugging ...

Keeping an AC unit clean is vital to ensure it continues to function reliably and efficiently for years to come. While it may seem like something you need to hire a professional for, the process is ...

One to two times a year, call up your local HVAC professional to take a look at your all-too-important AC coils. Cleaning AC coils costs anywhere from $75 to $700, or an average of $125 per coil. Dirt ...

Maintaining clean condenser tubes is of vital importance for reliable, efficient power generation. Two major problems result from fouled tubes: (1) Loss of heat transfer, and (2) Under-deposit ...

It looks like this summer is going to be another scorcher. So, it makes sense to get your A/C unit in tiptop shape—but most of us don’t have a clue how to do so. If you have an A/C with an outside ...

The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system. Besides being a simple heat exchanger, the condenser has to desuperheat, condense, and subcool ...

When an air conditioning unit or system is working in tip top shape, you might forget to even think about it but when the system is down, the whole house will feel it. Marcus Yam/The New York Times It ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Use strategic methods to cool the house faster and reduce the AC’s workload. The hotter your home, the harder the AC works. Reduce heat buildup to cool the home faster. Cleaning coils and filling the ...