According to Pacific Gas & Electric, it’s better to turn off your AC unit if you will be away from home for more than four ...

WCPO 9 spent the day with HVAC crews in Butler County who are keeping homes cool during a heat wave impacting the Tri-State.

If the capacitor fails, the air conditioner sound you may hear is likely the result of the bad capacitor “causing the failure ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It never fails when it's hot; that's when you have a problem with your air conditioner. HVAC technicians work long hours in this heat to get systems back up and running ...

Russ Schuh, with Doo All Services, replaces a capacitor in an air-conditioning unit at a home in Benjamin Hills, Kan., on June 28, 2012. Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle ...

Russ Schuh, with Doo All Services, replaces a capacitor in an air-conditioning unit at a home in Benjamin Hills, Kan., on June 28, 2012. Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle ...

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Extreme temperatures have HVAC companies working overtime to keep up with the additional call load.

While Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating and Cooling replaced a local air conditioning unit, they told 6 News high temperatures often highlight any issues you may have with your unit. The owner of the home ...

“Capacitors hold charges and can give you a serious shock,” he warns. In some cases, taking apart an appliance yourself can also void the warranty, O’Donnell adds.