DIY Installation and Repair Tips for Air Conditioners

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

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?

Get the most out of your A/C this summer. Understand what air conditioning services you should consider and why, whether you perform it yourself or are considering professional service.

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.

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.

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

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.

This article acts as a guide to help homeowners test and replace an air-conditioning system's condensate pump.

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 properly functioning box fans for years to come.

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.

Air conditioner capacitors are a common cause of A/C breakdowns and very simple to replace. This shows how to diagnose the problem and replace the part.

The best way to make any significant purchase is with sufficient knowledge. Get a basic understanding of an A/C system so you aren't taken advantage of when going to buy one. Plus get tips on how to maintain your new air conditioning unit.

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.

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.

Replacing your air conditioner fuses is cheap, easy, and fast. Learn what your fuses do, how to get new ones, and how to switch them out.

Is your window air conditioner installed properly? These tips will help you know what is needed to correctly install your unit, as well as how to store it and locate the best place to install it to maximize your cooling ability.