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 ...

What can homeowners do to avoid the stress of unexpected heating and cooling system failures? In HelloNation, Tracey D’Ambrosia of Aire Serv of Rochester shares practical advice on how regular HVAC ...

Keeping a power plant’s surface condenser in proper working order requires paying attention to balance-of-plant systems as well. Failure to monitor and maintain cooling towers and vacuum pumps in ...

As a result, maintaining condensing units is more crucial than ever. Proper upkeep not only helps customers maximize their equipment's longevity, but also ensures optimal performance, providing a ...

In Litchfield Park, AZ, where summer temperatures often exceed 100°F and the cooling season lasts for months, HVAC systems are essential to daily comfort and even safety. Given this extreme desert ...

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 ...

Commercial rooftop units, or RTUs, typically last 15-20 years, as long as they’re properly serviced and maintained. In fact, HVAC contractors in different climates and regions all over the U.S. agree ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

This may not sound like much, but such improvement can be very valuable. In this first part of a two-part series, we will examine basic ideas behind the importance of condenser heat transfer, and in ...

In an older house, the first system to fail is rarely the one you are watching most closely. The real tipping point is a mix ...