Four editors tested the Midea U and Windmill WhisperTech window air conditioners for over a year. Here’s what we thought of ...

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 ...

Midea has released its first Matter-certified appliance, a version of the Midea U – the world’s first U-shaped inverter window air conditioner. Matter is the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s (CSA) ...

[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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We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

Summer arrived with a bang last week, with temperatures soaring all around the country, and if you're anything like me, the first 90-degree day means pulling window air conditioners out of storage for ...

Lets you open and close your window! Much smaller gap compared to traditional window ACs, meaning better sound-proofing. Includes lots of padding to cover up any gaps. The AC itself is very quiet.

But the latest window air conditioners are capable of cooling and dehumidifying an apartment nearly as quietly and ...

We rigorously tested over 20 window and portable units for raw cooling speed, energy efficiency, noise output, and ease of ...