There are certain home systems that home warranties can help cover — and some that are generally excluded. Manusapon Kasosod/Getty Images Replacing a central air conditioning system is one of those extremely costly home expenses that the average homeowner hopes to avoid, at least for as long as possible. But when an aging AC unit … Read more
Your home size, unit efficiency and installation complexity can all influence the final cost of a central AC unit. JJ Gouin/Getty Images Most homeowners know they’ll eventually need to replace at least some of the major components of their home. Roofs wear out over time, especially in areas with severe weather, and water heaters fail. … Read more
NEW YORK — When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages — and residents’ power bills. To ease that strain, power companies may ask customers to do something many probably won’t: Set the air conditioner a few degrees higher. … Read more