A central air system can be a great addition to your home — keeping your home cool and comfortable in the summer months and you may even add value to your home. How much it costs to install central ...

Almost all homes built in the U.S. have air conditioning of some type. In many cases, it’s part of a heat pump system that uses the same heat exchange unit to warm the house in the winter and cool it ...

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This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Summer heats up fast when all you have is a fan to cool you down. Central air conditioning could solve all your sweaty problems, but the price may ...

In late July 2009, there was a heat wave that was so bad that I feared for my newborn daughter’s life. She was two weeks old. Nursing her made both of us even hotter. I remember sitting in front of a ...

Replacing an air conditioner is expensive, but there are some ways to save. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence ...

If the summer heat has left you considering AC for your home, I don’t blame you. My home doesn’t have it centrally, and heatwaves have been hellish, with each year feeling worse than the last. Here, ...

A white AC unit installed on a dark green wall with patterned carpet below it - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images When the weather starts heating up, there's no appliance more ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Broken or malfunctioning air conditioners can cause severe discomfort, especially in ...

Heat pumps are having a moment in the spotlight—or as close to one as a heating and cooling appliance can get. Whether it’s ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, or even geothermal systems, there’s a buzz ...