Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Broken or malfunctioning air conditioners can cause severe discomfort, especially in the heat of the summer. And some repairs may not be feasible or even possible on older air conditioning units.

It’s summer time, it’s starting to get hotter out each day and we’re all relying on our air conditioners to keep cool as the sun beats down on us. There is nothing worse in that situation than the ...

Few household problems create more frustrations or more sticker shock than a malfunctioning air conditioner. One day, your system is keeping your home comfortable without issue, and the next you're ...