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Higher SEER rating units will increase the cost to install central air but hotter climates may require a unit with one of the higher SEER ratings to keep energy costs down once the unit's been ...

Here’s how BTUs and tonnage relate to price for central air conditioners, which typically start at around 1.5 tons. In addition to buying the AC unit, you’ll need to pay for installation.

As temperatures rise during the summer months, choosing the right air conditioning system for your home becomes a top ...

Your AC system’s power, or tonnage — measured in British thermal units (Btu) — will affect the cost of replacement evaporator ...

More modest units cost between $3,000 and $6,500 ... unit in a bedroom or office should be extra quiet. The better central air conditioner brands are often hidden outside, allowing for a higher ...

The feds challenged heat pump makers to build models that worked well in the cold. The first ones are about to go on sale.

The average cost to run central air conditioning is $30 to $270 per month, depending on the unit size and efficiency. A three-ton unit (or 36,000 BTU) can cool a 1,500-2,000 square foot home and ...

A portable air conditioner is a freestanding ... and doesn't need installation. Central AC units and installation can cost ...

For a central air conditioner ... unit requires less energy for optimal cooling. While the units with the highest SEER ratings may cost more upon purchase, they’ll offer savings over time ...

The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion Tuesday aimed at preventing evictions as a result of a substantial remodel ...

GRAND CHUTE - De Pere-based Tim Halbrook Builders completed more than half of the units of The Edge, a 70-unit townhome ...