I asked my neighbor who hoses off his air conditioner condenser every spring why he does it. "Because my dad always told me I had to," he said. Conventional wisdom like what my neighbor's dad imparted ...

There are two types of coils in an AC/refrigeration system–the evaporator and the condenser. They consist of copper or aluminum tubes with aluminum fins or microchannel tubes with fin strips. If these ...

When the weather heats up, an air conditioner condenser is responsible for cooling down your home, but there are a few steps you can take to keep it running smoothly. R&R Mechanical Services says the ...

Maintaining clean condenser tubes is of vital importance for reliable, efficient power generation. Two major problems result from fouled tubes: (1) Loss of heat transfer, and (2) Under-deposit ...

The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system. Besides being a simple heat exchanger, the condenser has to desuperheat, condense, and subcool ...

One to two times a year, call up your local HVAC professional to take a look at your all-too-important AC coils. Cleaning AC coils costs anywhere from $75 to $700, or an average of $125 per coil. Dirt ...

Lower your monthly cooling costs and extend the life of your unit with this professional approach to cleaning your outdoor and indoor coils. Dirty air conditioner coils can quietly drive up your ...

Keeping an AC unit clean is vital to ensure it continues to function reliably and efficiently for years to come. While it may seem like something you need to hire a professional for, the process is ...

Your fridge might be sparkling clean on the inside, but when was the last time you checked the coils?