Air Conditioning Articles

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

August 15, 2025
How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home? Air conditioning unit outside a home.

Air conditioning has come a long way since its invention in 1902 by Willis Carrier. Originally used to control humidity in a printing facility, the technology quickly made its way into theaters, department stores, and eventually homes.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

April 21, 2025
Homeowner using yellow glove to clean dust off wall of her Ithaca, NY.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your New York home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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