THIS WEEK as the weather shifted from unusually cool and rainy to miserably muggy, I took it as a sign that the air-conditioning season had begun. To mark the occasion, I bought a fin comb and a can ...

Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...

While you can do some basic things to keep a central-air-conditioning system in good working order, we recommend you get a professional tune-up—with or without these financial incentives—each cooling ...