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 ...

If your fan motor no longer blows at the high speeds it used to, then it’s probably worn out from years of use or has other issues that limit airflow. But if the fan still makes lots of noise at ...

The noise from an air conditioning unit can have lots of causes depending on the type of unit. These noises should not be ignored and are almost always a sign something that has gone wrong or is in ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have a noisy neighbor upstairs. It's nothing outrageous, but when you live so close to someone it's easy to hear a lot. So I bought a small tabletop fan and plugged it in. When I am ...

When it comes to fans vs air conditioners, what is your best bet? Fans are cheaper than air conditioners but significantly less effective when the temperature and humidity soar. Staying cool will be a ...