When the work order came across his desk, it seemed like any other routine maintenance call to the school district's service technician — certainly nothing out of the ordinary. The complaint was not ...

SPACE MATTERS: “Usually, a unit in a conditioned space is optimal,” said Mike Antonucci, manager of Advanced-Air in Fort Myers, Florida. “If it is in an attic or garage, it has to work harder, and it ...

Air conditioners require regular maintenance and annual deep cleaning to ensure they’re in good working order, which will improve the comfort level of your home and keep energy costs down. Routine ...

DALLAS — In comes the Texas heat, and out goes the warm air from our homes -- at least, we hope. An air conditioner's filters, coils and fins require maintenance for the unit to function effectively ...

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