Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and ...

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Checked for accuracy by our qualified verifiers and subject experts. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. Heat pump air conditioners (also known as refrigerant air conditioners) can become ...