Replacing an air conditioner costs hundreds to thousands of dollars, but if you're protected and prepared, you might be able to lower these costs.

The average AC leak repair costs between $125 and $1,550 to repair, but prices can go as low as $75 or upwards of $1,600 depending on the type of leak and the extent of damage. A leak in your AC ...

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Ideally, your air conditioner will last at least as long as the expected lifespan of 15 to 20 years — and maybe longer. However, no matter how carefully you maintain and care for the cooling system, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — As the summer heat kicks in, ...