air conditioning

The energy experts have settled on a number that Louisiana residents should use for their thermostat setting during this heatwave. You're not going to like it.

The A/C or air conditioner in many Louisiana homes will be put to the test over these next several days of record heat. Here's how you can help your unit and keep your costs lower.

Here are a dozen ways Louisiana residents can keep cool without spending a fortune during the current heatwave.

The above headline is sure to garner a spirited response from anyone born and raised in Louisiana, but currently, the idea of a "Too Hot to Work Law" is actually being debated in England.

This common kitchen staple can be put to good use in battling high energy bills during the summer months. You probably never thought about using it this way.

We asked people in Acadiana to tell us who they thought was the best HVAC repair service in Acadiana based on price, quality of work and professionalism.

Does your home feel humid all the time? Maybe the temperature seems to fluctuate. Are your floors to your AC vents damp? At night, do you pull the covers up, then off, then up, then off, the same thing night after night? If your HVAC unit is in fine working order and all of these things take place in your home every single day and night, more than likely the fan switch is in the wrong position.

It doesn't take any type of meteorological degree to know that it's stinking hot outside. And for some of us, it's hot inside too.

Some air conditioner parts are taking as much as 25 weeks to replace because of the shortage.

C'est Chaud! It's August. In south Louisiana, that means brutal heat, and high utility bills. There are steps you can take to cut costs...

If you find yourself in a hotel in which the air conditioner isn't blowing cold air, check the air conditioner filter. Chances are it's going to be filthy.

This idea is cheap and easy, and if it really works could just help you get some relief from these high temps and get you through the next few months.

Apparently, you might be using your car's AC all wrong. It's usually face melting hot when we get into our cars after work. Spanish car maker, SEAT, has listed some of the most common mistakes we make when trying to cool down our vehicles.

No BS, a homemade non-compressor based "5 gallon bucket" air conditioner for about $15 that really works. Easy easy!

Should you set your AC thermostat higher while you're at work?  Forget what you're friends say, listen to the experts.

When I got home on Thursday, the house was cool, but something didn't sound right:  upon investigating, the blower motor on our central unit wasn't on.  The outside unit was on, the plenum was cold, but there was no air flow. Being the son of a man who could do anything, I learned a few things about air conditioning, and, with one phone call, confirmed my diagnosis:  power to the motor... Read Mor