Changing your air conditioner filter more often—and correctly—could slash your energy bills this summer

This simple DIY task will make your AC run cooler, faster.
Time

Why You Really Need to Change Your Air Conditioner's Filter

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Cleaning the air conditioner filter Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Given that the average person in the U.S. spends 90% of their time inside, indoor air quality ...
Vox

How to make your indoor air better when it’s smoky outside

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...
Consumer Reports

Best Air Filters for Your Central AC and Furnace

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. In our tests, we gauge how well ...
The New York Times

The Furnace and Air Conditioner Filters We Would Buy

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan covers air and water filtration, as well as ...
Consumer Reports

8 Air Conditioner Problems and How to Fix Them

Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and ...