BEAUMONT, Texas — Covering your outdoor AC unit might seem like a good idea, but experts say that does more harm than good. A cover on the unit may give it shade but it blocks the air flow coming out ...

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Placing a canopy or umbrella over an outside air conditioner unit so that it is in the shade can help improve efficiency and lower energy costs. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy told ...

As millions of American face extreme temperatures, many people are searching for ways to stay cool. Some Facebook users claim shading an outdoor AC unit – known as a condenser – improves its ...