Winter is hard on outdoor equipment, and your air conditioner is no exception. If you want reliable cooling the moment the ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world where things seem increasingly priced to move and designed to be replaced in a few years, DIY-minded people might be tempted to try ...

As millions of American face extreme temperatures, many people are searching for ways to stay cool. Some Facebook users claim shading an outdoor AC unit – known as a condenser – improves its ...

Placing a canopy or umbrella over an outside air conditioner unit so that it is in the shade can help improve efficiency and lower energy costs. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy told ...

One idea swirling around on Southwest Florida social media pages is to put an umbrella over your outside AC unit to cast a shadow on the machine. FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s summertime in Florida. That ...