A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

The core of a refrigeration system is the compressor that is designed to pump cool refrigerant gas from the evaporator into the condenser. To accomplish this task, the compressor raises the ...

Here are the most common problems that crop up with window and central air conditioners—many you can fix yourself—plus CR's ...

Temperatures are reaching record highs across the nation. Car air conditioning systems don't always need repairs to function, they may just need a recharge. You can purchase an air conditioning system ...

Even though monsoon is here, the heat hasn’t completely gone away and air conditioners are still in use. However, many long-time AC users unknowingly make a common mistake when turning off their AC, ...

We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...