Instead of a full cover, experts recommend simple winter prep—clean the unit, clear debris, and use a top-only cover if needed. Cold air has arrived, and you might think it’s time to put the air ...

Winter can be tough on your air conditioner, so it makes sense to cover it up when the frost comes. We spoke to one expert to ...

Now that you won’t need your whole-house air conditioner much more this year (we hope), here’s something to think about during the long winter: Your outside unit might be growing a fur coat. I’m ...

That leads to an age-old question: Should you cover your air conditioner or heat pump during the fall and winter to protect it against the elements? A.M. Headlines Newsletter ...

While it might seem logical to put a tarp or other cover over your HVAC unit's compressor during the winter month, it isn't necessarily required.

Air conditioners are life-saving appliances. If you live in an area where the temperatures can soar into the 90s—or higher—you know how crucial it is to have some sort of climate control in your home.

HOUSTON – We turned to the experts after seeing a photo heavily circulating on social media on Monday showing a beach umbrella shading an outdoor air-conditioning unit. “You don’t want to do that,” ...