Cooling

Don’t sweat it if your central air conditioning won’t blow cold air. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix the most likely problems.

Take a little time now, before the season of heat and humidity really kicks in, to evaluate the health and efficiency of your AC.

Help your hard-working air conditioner keep you cool this season and the next when you give your unit a much-needed scrub down.

Get that bulky, view-obstructing, noisy AC unit out of your window for good! A ductless mini-split system offers a sleeker appearance, remarkable efficiency, and unparalleled comfort.

Nowadays, more than 90 percent of homes and virtually all businesses in America use air conditioning to beat the summertime heat. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, air conditioners use about 6 percent of all the electricity produced in the country. Given the overwhelming prevalence of AC, most people think they know how to maintain their system properly, whether it’s central air, a window unit, or ductless mini-splits. But, surprisingly, many homeowners fall victim to common mistakes that waste energy, shorten the working lifespan of their air conditioner, and cost money. Here are 11 common air-conditioning mistakes, and how to properly address each one.

If your air conditioning unit is buzzing every few minutes, it’s not just annoying—it could also mean big problems for the unit. It’s a good idea to have a professional diagnose the problem before it becomes a more costly conundrum.

A moldy AC unit doesn’t need to spell disaster. Determine the extent of mold growth in your AC and take the proper steps to remove this health hazard.

To make sure that you’re cooling your house as efficiently as possible, why not call in a pro who can weigh some key considerations and come up with the right size AC unit for your home?

Dealing with an outside AC unit not turning on can be frustrating. Here are a few reasons why it could be happening and how to handle it.

There’s one in every home. Whether it’s a finished basement or a converted attic, a west-facing sunroom or a live-in garage, there always seems to be a particular spot in the house where the temperature soars in the summer. While other rooms under the same roof remain perfectly comfortable, the problem area is 10 degrees hotter than everywhere else. To cope, some homeowners simply close off the unbearable room, leaving it mostly unoccupied until the fall. Others resort to noisy, unsightly window air conditioners, even though such appliances can be exorbitantly expensive to run. Looking for a lasting solution you can afford? Click through now to see a range of effective possibilities, from the indirect benefit of shady landscaping to the direct relief of a ductless cooling system.This content has been brought to you by Mitsubishi Electric.