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Guide for buying air cond

1. How much power do you need? When buying air conditioners, your first consideration is likely to be how powerful the device needs to be...

1. Change your air filter every 3 months. Changing the air filter is as important for your air conditioner as changing the oil is for...

6. Check your ductwork for leaks. You don’t want all the cold air to leak out into your attic, so check to see if you notice any holes...

Check Filter Location Make sure you can easily access the filter for cleaning, something you'll be doing frequently to keep the unit in...

1. Wash the filter. The main thing to do to upkeep your window unit is to make sure you wash the filter screen on a regular basis. After...

5. Great for Supplemental Cooling Supplemental cooling is a popular strategy that homeowners use to save money on their energy bills,...

Fan it No need to invest in fancy fans. Krigger says the key is to circulate air inside the house. If possible, operate fans on your...

1. Low Cost The first major advantage that window air conditioners have is their low and affordable cost. Not only are they fairly...

Improve plantings around your house "Most heat that accumulates inside a house comes directly from the sun shining on to the roof or...

1.Leave the Thermostat Alone Tetra Images/Getty Images Many people are good about leaving the air conditioner at 78 degrees F. Some even...