BEAUMONT, Texas — Covering your outdoor AC unit might seem like a good idea, but experts say that does more harm than good. A cover on the unit may give it shade but it blocks the air flow coming out ...

If you live in an apartment in a major city, you likely have a window AC that was either a hassle to install or was there long before you moved in. If this is the case, the last thing you want to do ...

Many homeowners cover their outdoor air conditioning unit in winter to protect it from wind, sleet, hail, and snow. But ...

Placing a canopy or umbrella over an outside air conditioner unit so that it is in the shade can help improve efficiency and lower energy costs. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy told ...