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With San Diego’s “Time-of-Use” (TOU) pricing from SDGE, when you run your AC is just as important as how often you run it. A major part of modern AC maintenance involves optimizing your thermostat. If ...

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 ...

As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to chilling out. If your home doesn’t have central AC, window air conditioners remain one of the least expensive ways to cool things down while keeping ...

With the arrival of summer, the demand for air conditioners rises sharply as households prepare to beat the heat. While window ACs remain a popular choice, portable ACs are increasingly gaining ...