Once the colder months start to make an appearance, so does your home's heating system. The AC unit temporarily becomes thing of the past but that doesn't mean it's long forgotten. Within a few months ...

Some professionals caution that tightly wrapping an AC unit can do more harm than good. Moisture trapped beneath a cover can lead to rust, mold, and premature corrosion. In addition, a fully covered ...

When the first snowflake of the winter season dusts our lawns, many homeowners rush to cover their central air conditioning unit, treating it like a piece of patio furniture that needs protection.

As fall descends upon us, we know winter’s on its way. This time of year, there’s no shortage of tasks for homeowners to check off their to-do lists to prep their houses for the coming cold. The ...

Home insurance typically helps cover damage to your AC unit due to scenarios such as storms or theft. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Many homeowners opt to cover their AC units during the winter to shield them from debris and protect them from ice and snow, but it can be hard to tell whether doing so causes more harm than good.

Covers can lead to mold growth and rust. Covering your air conditioner in winter can trap moisture and block airflow, leading to mold, rust, and premature corrosion. Tightly covered units attract ...

Homeowners insurance only covers damage to an air-conditioning unit as a result of a covered peril (hazard) listed in your policy. Depending on the type of unit, AC is either part of your home's ...