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Basic annual AC tune-ups typically cost between $70 and $250, with most homeowners paying around $130. But your price will depend on several factors, including the age of your system and whether you ...

A hot house on a scorching summer day is a misery no homeowner wants to experience. A broken air conditioning unit is more than just an inconvenience; it can create uncomfortable living conditions, ...

Ideally, your air conditioner will last at least as long as the expected lifespan of 15 to 20 years — and maybe longer. However, no matter how carefully you maintain and care for the cooling system, ...

It's summer time, it's starting to get hotter out each day and we're all relying on our air conditioners to keep cool as the sun beats down on us. There is nothing worse in that situation than the ...

It's the time of year when many homeowners power down the AC unit and fire up the furnace. When you do, there is always the chance of discovering a problem. If that's the case, your next question ...

POSSIBLE. STICK WITH WDSU FOR UPDATES. ALL RIGHT. GET YOUR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CHECKED. THAT’S THE MESSAGE FROM EXPERTS AS WE BRACE FOR ANOTHER HOT WEEKEND. THIS IS A TIME TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE UP TO ...

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