This guide provides a large number of helpful articles, grouped into sections, to help answer your AC related questions.
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What is an air conditioner (AC)?
Homes, buildings, and other residences with an air conditioning unit work to remove heat from indoor air and release it into the outside environment. Air conditioners work using a refrigerant circulated through metal tubing under pressure along with an electric fan to move air.
Air conditioning relies on the relationship between pressure and heat along with cooling fins to transfer interior heat. A compressor is used to circulate the refrigerant which makes this possible.
Article categories
Air conditioning refrigerant topics
Do Home Air Conditioners Use Freon? AC Refrigerant Facts To Know
Do home air conditioners use freon or do they work to cool you in other ways? In this article, we’ll answer this and much more. In fact, you’ll learn a lot about AC!
Where Can I Buy Freon For My Home?
Freon is the lifeblood of any air conditioning. Whether due to a leak, repair, or etc. you may need to recharge your refrigerant. But where to buy it, and what kinds are sold today? Find out more inside.
Do Home AC Units Need To Be Recharged?
Can home AC units leak over time or do they need to be recharged over time? You’ll learn this and a lot more – it’s all here.
AC use information
What Should My AC Be Set To?
Keeping cool is great but can cost you money over time if you’re not optimizing the AC temperature setting. Learn more about the best AC settings and why it matters.
Is It Better To Run AC All Day Or Just At Night?
Air conditioners can be expensive to run and drive up your energy bill. On the other hand, you want to stay comfortable and sleep well, too. Learn if it’s best to run your AC all day or only at night time.
Are There AC Units That Don’t Need To Be Vented?
AC units work by circulating air and removing heat from indoors. Can you avoid having to vent them by buying a certain kind? Find out inside.
Why Does My Home AC Freeze Up? Frozen Air Conditioner Answers
Frozen up air conditioning can happen under a few conditions and prevent your AC from working together. Here are some reasons why it can happen and what to do.
What Do You Do If Your AC Stops Blowing Cold Air?
Got problems with your AC? Here are some helpful things to do when you’re beginning to have problems keeping cool.
Installation, drainage, cleaning, and maintenance
Does a Dehumidifier Help With Heat? The Straight Facts
We all know dehumidifiers take moisture out of the air but does a dehumidifier help with heat? Let’s dig in and I’ll share all the facts you need.
How To Clean A Window Air Conditioner Without Removing It
It’s a lot of hassle to take out a window AC unit just to clean it. Here are some great tips on how to clean it well for the best efficiency and cleanliness without the headache!
What Causes An AC Drip Pan To Overflow?
AC drip pans can build up quite a bit of water if there’s a problem with the drain. But what are the causes of a drip pan clog and overflow? How do you fix it?
Are Mobile Air Conditioners Any Good?
Mobile air conditioners off a non-permanent air cooling option – but are they worth the money? Can they cool a room as well as regular AC?
Does An Air Cooler Work Like AC?
Air coolers are an interesting (and useful) way to keep cool. But are they the same as AC units? How do they work? I’ll show what you need to know.
Do You Have To Drain Portable Air Conditioners?
When using a portable air conditioner do you have to deal with draining the water, or are there other things to know?
AC units and air quality
Do Air Conditioners Filter Smoke?
Many air conditioners include one or more filters that help trap dust and other contaminates. But can they filter out smoke particles and smoke odors?
Does Air Conditioning Dehumidify and Remove Humidity?
Did you know? Humidity and temperature are directly related as you may have guessed. Can using your air conditioner lower the humidity around you to a more comfortable level? Read the good news here!