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 ...

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

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

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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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.