A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

The core of a refrigeration system is the compressor that is designed to pump cool refrigerant gas from the evaporator into the condenser. To accomplish this task, the compressor raises the ...

There are several HVAC issues that you can fix yourself. If your system isn’t working as expected, your first order of business should be checking your air filter and replacing it if necessary. If you ...

Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and ...

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Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. And it’s the ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition that tend to struggle most. You don’t need to lose ...