The majority of homes with AC utilize a central air conditioning system. As the name implies, it distributes cold air from a central location via a duct work system. The vast majority of residential ...

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As summer approaches, now is the time to make sure your AC system is in good repair, so that it’s able to keep you cool through the coming months. And for those without central AC, it may be time to ...

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