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

Are gas station forecourts really air conditioned in some places in the USA? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 on May 21, 2008 - 8 answers

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

Best way, other than walking a lot (too time-consuming), to prepare for walking a lot, in a city, carrying a substantial bag? A recent walking-intensive two-week trip nearly killed my poor feet. I don't have a walking-intensive life most of the time. Should I try specific conditioning? Or would that make it worse, "using up" the mileage I have left on my feet? Should I just resign myself to babying my feet when traveling? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 11 answers

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

I am so screwed. I committed to run a 5k race Dec 10 and have not adequately trained for it. How should I proceed? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 26 answers

This may seem like one of those "duh" questions, but I've just put in my very first air conditioner (thanks to MeFites) and have a few quick questions. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2006 - 26 answers

A/C filter: Is mine broken or is it just because it's 100 degrees outside? [more inside]
posted 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 on Jun 20, 2006 - 10 answers

Best way to prepare window air conditioner for the winter? [more inside]
posted 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 on Sep 25, 2005 - 1 answers

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 on Jun 21, 2005 - 16 answers