ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and Consumer Reports test engineers to identify the most common problems that crop up with air ...

When your air conditioner suddenly stops working, it can be cause for alarm or it can be something as simple as a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. While many problems with your air conditioner ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Of course it’s on the hottest days that you notice your air conditioner is struggling. And it’s not always the fault of the ...

It's summer time, it's starting to get hotter out each day and we're all relying on our air conditioners to keep cool as the sun beats down on us. There is nothing worse in that situation than the ...

The noise from an air conditioning unit can have lots of causes depending on the type of unit. These noises should not be ignored and are almost always a sign something that has gone wrong or is in ...

Heating and air conditioning systems are maintenance-free for the most part, so when something bad happens, it’s seldom because the owner neglected to have it serviced. The systems just wear out over ...

Caring for a car air conditioner is nothing short of a breeze. Unlike most car parts, either it works or it doesn’t. According to Ronnie Smith, manager of Bill Smith’s Auto Air Conditioner Inc. in ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. And it’s the ACs that haven’t been ...