Running your furnace, central air, or heat pump probably constitutes a big part of your utility bill. But it’s a small, often inexpensive part—the air filter—that keeps these heating and cooling ...

Fig. 1: Don’t forget air handler filters — and make a notation when the filter was changed. How does that saying go — “Out of sight, out of mind!” Don’t let summer go by without changing out your air ...

Given that the average person in the U.S. spends 90% of their time inside, indoor air quality can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. But many people overlook one common ...

Q: Can you tell me why it is so important to install the air conditioner filter in a certain direction? What harm, if any, does it do if it's backwards? My husband always puts it in backwards. — Nancy ...

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Honestly, changing the air conditioning filter in a new energy vehicle is even simpler than in a fuel vehicle, as it lacks ...

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The air conditioning season seems to always be in full swing somewhere in the U.S. All air conditioning systems should be given a preventive maintenance tune-up before starting for the season. One ...

Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...