Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A heat wave has been scorching the US, signaling that summer ...

As summer heat cranks up, so will AC usage. If you don't have the luxury of central air conditioning that cools your whole home, a more affordable fallback is a window AC unit that can keep smaller ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

Winter is hard on outdoor equipment, and your air conditioner is no exception. If you want reliable cooling the moment the first hot spell hits, you need a clear plan to shield the unit from ice, ...

This spring, I decided enough was enough. It was time to get a grown-up air conditioner that wouldn’t wake me (and all my neighbors) up every time it hummed to life. So I did what any Brooklynite who ...

Air conditioning has quietly become part of the basic infrastructure of modern homes, but the hardware that keeps interiors ...

On the DC side, safety has long been standard – but the AC side of modern PV systems is becoming increasingly complex. The individually engineered AC boxes from Q3 ENERGIE take on a central role in AC ...

The summer months are tough on air conditioners. Not only is your thermostat's set temperature likely lower because of the blistering heat, your outside AC unit has to use more energy to cool that ...

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 ...