Other than derailed vacation plans, the worst thing that can happen during the summer is for an AC to stop working in the middle of a heat wave. But as long as you look out for the following signs, you can typically avoid an AC emergency.

If it’s time to replace your old air conditioner — whether the repairs have become too frequent and expensive, or you’re looking for a more energy efficient system — be sure to take the following steps before making a purchase.

During the summer, your home’s air conditioner works nonstop, keeping you and your family nice and cool. What you may not know, however, is the interesting history of how the air conditioner was developed and how it has impacted modern life over the past few decades. Here are a few fun facts about the air conditioner you may not know about.

Now that spring has sprung, your heater will take an extended vacation and your A/C will be serving you for the next six months. To reduce the risk of a sudden A/C emergency, here are seven signs you should be on the lookout for.

Summer is coming to a close and most homeowners are getting their home ready for fall and winter. Your HVAC system deserves special attention because without a properly functioning heater you and your family will be miserable during cold winter months. Here are a few things you need to do to prepare your HVAC system for fall and winter.

If your air conditioner has been going steady all summer and is now struggling to keep your home cool, then you may need to look out for the following seven signs of low refrigerant, or Freon.

You’re probably aware that colors and materials used in the home have an effect on your mood. But did you know that paint color and building materials also affect indoor temperatures? Just like wearing black clothes on a hot summer day is going to make you feel extra toasty, compared to if you wore white, paint colors and building materials will have a similar effect.

You probably take sleep for granted — up until you have a bad night. When you’re up awake begging for sleep to come, you start to wonder what you could possibly do to fall asleep. Well, since you ask . . .  here are a few adjustments you could make to your HVAC settings to improve your sleep quality.

Roger The Plumber reminds homeowners to inspect their home air conditioner for signs of wear and tear and to take steps to prevent late season breakdowns. Properly maintaining a home air conditioner can help prevent common malfunctions and problems, such as a damaged compressor, faulty outside fan, frozen coils and low levels of refrigerant.

You know what an HVAC system is, but what exactly is a variable-speed HVAC system? This type of system simply allows the unit to run at different speeds and doesn’t force the system to operate at full capacity to meet the thermostat’s temperature setting. Here are four reasons to consider upgrading to a variable-speed HVAC system.