Your AC's outdoor unit works by pushing the heat from inside your home into the outside air. On a 44-degree afternoon, that outside air is already so hot that the unit has to work significantly harder ...

Air conditioning can feel like magic on a hot day. An HVAC instructor at Northern Virginia Community College explains how it works.

Simple maintenance like changing filters and clearing debris can help your AC run better and save money this summer.

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Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat. Scorching temperatures, especially ...

No air conditioning? Try out this homemade "swamp cooler." ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As we are entering a 5-day heat wave, experts say taking a few simple steps now can help keep your air conditioner running when you need it most. “Most of the time, a homeowner ...

Meteorologist Kolton Woods is showing us how to make a "swamp box," a DIY air conditioning unit made with ice, a Styrofoam cooler and a box fan.

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The mayor urged New Yorkers to conserve electricity, stay in air-conditioned spaces and watch for signs of heat stroke ...

A swamp cooler just takes a few pieces to make a low-cost, temporary "AC unit" to give you some relief in the oppressive heat.