Q: Help! We’ve just had our first heatwave and we want to cool the house—but our central AC is not blowing cold air. I’ve turned the thermostat on and off, but it’s still not cooling the house. Is ...

When the mercury rises outside, nailing down why your AC is not cooling becomes a top priority. There are eight common reasons why this happens, including dirty filters, and some of which you can fix ...

Your air conditioning unit's filter is critical for keeping the air you breathe clean. Its basic function is to keep the air that circulates through your heating and cooling system free of dust, ...

Q: We’ve been in a heatwave, so we’ve had the AC on. When I went outside earlier, I noticed that the outside AC unit wasn’t running. Why is my outside AC unit not turning on? A: During the hot summer ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. When North Carolina temps are ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...