The United States Consumer Protection Safety Commission announced the recall of approximately 1.7 million window air conditioners because of a risk of mold exposure. The recall involves U and U+ ...

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 ...

Midea is recalling about 1.7 million window air conditioners sold under a variety of brand names, due to a risk of mold growth, which can cause respiratory infections and other health problems. The ...

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 ...

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.

Midea is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because pooled water in the units may not drain fast enough, leading to mold growth. The news comes as ...

As the weather begins to heat up ahead of summer, you may want to take a closer look at your air conditioning units. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says nearly two million window air ...

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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 ...