Build a Sound Fence Fencing one or all sides of an air conditioner’s outside unit can deflect noise. But experiment first: Prop up plywood around the unit so you can judge how much good a fence ...

When your air conditioner starts to act up, the last thing that you want to do is just wait it out and end up with a non-functioning AC unit in the heat of the summer.

1. Loose panels could be causing the AC to make a buzzing noise when it is turned on. If your AC unit is buzzing every few minutes, it may be loose panels or bolts on the unit. Jerad Adams ...

Simply installing a bigger air conditioner might sound like a solution to the problem. Not so, according to Reinhard Radermacher, a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of ...

Windmill's WhisperTech-enabled WiFi-connected air conditioner is quiet, efficient, and looks great in a window. It's available now from $399.

Step-by-step guide to cleaning an air conditioner Outdoor condenser unit According to Hei, here’s how to clean an outdoor condenser unit. To clean your outdoor condenser, first shut off the ...

While this portable air conditioner barely made a difference in my medium-sized living room during testing, it managed to drop the temperature in my small bedroom by 6 degrees, more than enough to ...