Is genuine best in with the Aprilaire Whole-Home Air Cleaner?I am having trouble sussing out what is best for our situation. I might just have a general air flow issue. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jun 21, 2009 - 2 answers

Other experiences with under-powered A/C in Subarus? [more inside]
posted by davidnc on Jun 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Thinking of putting our bedroom window air conditioner in the wall... bad idea? [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on May 19, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I cool off my NY studio apartment this summer? Our building has central air conditioning, and while it's cold enough when I sit right next to the unit, the rest of the apartment gets boiling hot. During today's heat wave, when it was 82 outside, a thermometer sitting on the unit read 70 degrees. On the other side of the room, it was more like 75, and on the other side of of the apartment, almost 80. The building doesn't allow window air conditioners. This is making living here really uncomfortable -- what else can I do to cool this place off? [more inside]
posted by lsemel on Apr 28, 2009 - 29 answers

My car vents stink. How can I get rid of the smell? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Dec 8, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best (most cost effective way) to insulate my apartment windows? [more inside]
posted by judge.mentok.the.mindtaker on Jul 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Are gas station forecourts really air conditioned in some places in the USA? [more inside]
posted by bystander on Jul 3, 2008 - 37 answers

Why is my bedroom consistently 10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house, and what can I do to cool it off? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Jul 3, 2008 - 24 answers

When I turn on my air conditioning in my car (or any source of air; like the heat, etc.) I can hear a flapping sound, like a plastic bag or something. I'm wondering if anyone knows what that might be caused by, how to fix, where to look, or who to ask. Thanks!
posted by socialpsychologist on Jun 30, 2008 - 8 answers

I have a 1999 Volvo S70. I was driving yesterday when foul smelling steam started coming out of the air conditioning vents and also from underneath the ashtray. My coolant level was very low (the reservoir was empty), and I added a whole gallon of coolant but it did not stay in the reservoir. Is my coolant pooling somewhere bad or do I just need to add more? Also is it possible to remove a fuse or something so my air conditioning won't turn on at all until I can take it in to get fixed? As it is now, steam starts coming out of the vents after about five minutes of driving. [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine on Jun 14, 2008 - 13 answers

Our home A/C unit is dying. What next? The other day we came home and our house was 86 inside even though we had the therm set for 75. We called our normal a/c guy and and he came out and said that the main unit which normally holds 6 pounds of freon, only had 2 in it. He suspects a leak in the main coil. [more inside]
posted by damiano99 on May 21, 2008 - 8 answers

recommend the most powerful fan you know! [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Apr 6, 2008 - 8 answers

My A/C is making my furnace drool. A lot. [more inside]
posted by mrmcsurly on Jul 19, 2007 - 8 answers

A/C filter: Is mine broken or is it just because it's 100 degrees outside? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp on Jul 18, 2006 - 24 answers

AC Filter: Help me pick the best air conditioner for my giant-windowed apartment. With visual aids! [more inside]
posted by nathancaswell on Jun 20, 2006 - 10 answers

Best way to prepare window air conditioner for the winter? [more inside]
posted by theNonsuch on Nov 10, 2005 - 5 answers

Are Daikin mini-split air conditioners really more efficient? I live in Puerto Rico where most houses are cement and central air is pretty much out of the questions. Average temperature is 92F. [more inside]
posted by thimk on Sep 25, 2005 - 1 answer

Hot outside, hot inside. One open window, one fan (like this one). Where do I place it to cool my room down most efficiently. By the window, or on the other side of the room? Or somewhere else? [more inside]
posted by mr.marx on Jun 21, 2005 - 16 answers