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It is best imagined than experienced when your Air Conditioner (AC) unit suddenly stops working on a hot summer day. You may have noticed the AC issue earlier but ignored it because of winter.

The other day, I heard a rather eerie sound coming from my home's air conditioner."Chirp, chirp..." "Crackle, crackle..."It ...

Does your AC unit just need a good cleaning or is it time for a new one? Here's how to tell. On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way ...

Topics covered: favorite HVAC tools; replacing old HVAC systems; refrigerant handling (requires EPA 608 certification). This video is for educational purposes. Any and all HVAC repair work is done at ...