The biggest drawbacks of window air conditioners are their noise level, rather unsafe installation, and the fact that you can’t open that window for fresh air again until the unit is removed.

If you don’t have central AC or you’re renting and can’t install window units, a portable air conditioner can help keep your home comfortable when temperatures spike. Because you can move them from ...

[Editor’s note: Midea issued a recall for its U Shaped air-conditioner on June 5, 2025, owing to pooled water possibly leading to mold growth. If you own a Midea U unit, you should check whether your ...

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When it comes to air conditioners, our editors have long been fans of Midea’s U smart window air conditioning unit, praising it for its quietness and effectiveness. Unfortunately, the U.S. Consumer ...

As we head into what the National Weather Service predicts to be a record-hot summer, room air conditioners are not only desired but a potential lifesaver. Unfortunately, even the quietest window AC ...

Midea’s recall of 1.7 million air-conditioners is causing frustration and confusion among its design-conscious user base. By Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann Last Thursday, Clare Conroy ...