DIY Installation & Repair Tips for Air Conditioners

Now that summer is over, it is time to pack up your window or portable air conditioner and store it for the winter. Here are some tips for winterizing your air conditioner.

The information in this hub will educate you and make you more comfortable with what you're being told by your HVAC service provider.

Are you ready for the heat? It's always a good idea to make sure your box fans are clean and up to snuff. This guide will show you how to easily disassemble and clean them, ensuring proper functioning of your box fans for years to come.

The serial number of your furnace and air conditioner is the key to answering if your HVAC equipment is still under warranty. Your HVAC warranty should have started from the date of installation.

Instead of spending a lot of money on a new air conditioner, learn how to make one yourself! It's simple and easy to make.

Learn 2 simple, effective, and cheap ways to seal your own leaking ductwork that will hold up over time and help get the air to where it's supposed to be in your home.

A look at some of the top reasons you should update your air conditioning unit to a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER rating, that include lower energy bills and eco-friendliness.

In this review, I explain why the Madoats Mini Portable Air Conditioner is the best personal cooling fan and humidifier for the summer.

What can you do to boost the performance of your air conditioner? What should you do to supplement and improve the performance of an AC?

Your central air conditioner needs regular maintenance to function at peak performance. Follow these tips to keep your air conditioning unit running efficiently.

The colorful Artifit N9 Mini Portable Fan is rechargeable, small, and doesn't require batteries to work. It can run for hours and it's the quickest way to cool off no matter where you are.

A guide to help homeowners test and replace an air-conditioning system's condensate pump.

Cleaning your condenser (air conditioner) yourself is easy, free and increases the efficiency of the system. These few simple steps will tell you how to clean the condenser simply and quickly.

Cleaning your air conditioning coils doesn't just make the unit look better. This easy to perform maintenance will save you money, extend the life of your condensor and help to prevent the breakdown of air conditioner parts often caused by overheating. Do it yourself in just a few easy to follow steps.

The contactor is a fairly simple part of your air conditioner and is really quite easy to repair or replace if it's your problem. Learn how a contactor works, how to check it, and repair or replace it if needed.

Learn what your air conditioner is made of and what parts you may very well be able to replace yourself if there is a breakdown. Easy to follow explanations with photos.