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 ...

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 ...