If your central air conditioning condenser problem is that the compressor and condenser fan won’t run, first check the thermostat and be sure it’s turned on to cool, and that the temperature setting ...

I asked my neighbor who hoses off his air conditioner condenser every spring why he does it. “Because my dad always told me I had to,” he said. Conventional wisdom like what my neighbor’s dad imparted ...

Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) that’s ...

Starting the cooling season with a dirty condenser or poor quality lubrication is a sure way to decrease air conditioning system performance and increase chances for equipment breakdowns during ...

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