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.

For a long time, I lived in New York City unbound to any particular air conditioning unit, using whatever the previous tenant left. And every summer, I would sweat through the heat, regretting not ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Just as most folks are dusting off their air conditioners for the start of summer, Midea has voluntarily ...

Since its launch in 2020, the Midea U smart window air conditioner has proven very popular for its unique design and performance; indeed, we liked it so much that it earned a spot on our list of the ...

Spring is still a month away, but you can still prepare for warmer weather while you sit by the fire. And you should, because there’s a hot discount on our favorite window AC unit, Midea’s U-Shaped ...

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Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. When it comes to air conditioners, our editors have long been fans of ...

Last year, when I bought two Midea U window air conditioners, I didn’t know that I had just made the biggest quality-of-life improvement purchase ever. I was replacing dinky, underpowered window units ...

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 ...

The New York Times named the Midea U shaped air conditioner as the best air conditioner of 2025, and now nearly 1.7 million of the popular window units are under recall due to possible mold growth, ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last month, heat records were set in several cities across the U.S.,* including New York City, which boasted the hottest July on record with temperatures reaching 90 ...