CORRECT DIAGNOSIS: By understanding the causes behind air-side and refrigerant problems, technicians will be better equippied to quickly diagnose issues in an air conditioning system. September 9, ...

As noted in last month’s article, troubleshooting an air conditioning system often concerns refrigerant, airflow and mechanical problems, either individually or in combination. This installment in ...

When the mercury rises outside, nailing down why your AC is not cooling becomes a top priority. There are eight common reasons why this happens, including dirty filters, and some of which you can fix ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Car air conditioning reduces humidity and keeps ...

Vehicle air conditioning is typically one of a car's most durable systems. Though it is often in use every day, a modern air conditioning system just keeps humming along providing cool air when you ...

A faulty air conditioner can quickly ruin a beautiful summer day. Beyond making driving an uncomfortable experience, a defective air conditioner can lead to high repair costs. Today, we cover how AC ...

Ideally, your air conditioner will last at least as long as the expected lifespan of 15 to 20 years — and maybe longer. However, no matter how carefully you maintain and care for the cooling system, ...

We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...