BEAUMONT, Texas — Covering your outdoor AC unit might seem like a good idea, but experts say that does more harm than good. A cover on the unit may give it shade but it blocks the air flow coming out ...

Many homeowners opt to cover their AC units during the winter to shield them from debris and protect them from ice and snow, but it can be hard to tell whether doing so causes more harm than good.

Many homeowners cover their outdoor air conditioning unit in winter to protect it from wind, sleet, hail, and snow. But ...

Placing a canopy or umbrella over an outside air conditioner unit so that it is in the shade can help improve efficiency and lower energy costs. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy told ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Have you seen this? It's a Facebook post that claims to shade your air conditioning unit like this will help conserve energy, make your bills lower, and keep your home cooler. So, ...

Once the colder months start to make an appearance, so does your home's heating system. The AC unit temporarily becomes thing of the past but that doesn't mean it's long forgotten. Within a few months ...