Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) that’s ...

I asked my neighbor who hoses off his air conditioner condenser every spring why he does it. “Because my dad always told me I had to,” he said. Conventional wisdom like what my neighbor’s dad imparted ...

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Xiaomi launches Mijia Central Air Conditioner Pro “Dual Air Wheel” series with up to 8 HP, AI airflow, smart panel, and 10-year warranty.