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.

Every spring for five years, it was my job to test and review window air conditioners. The gig never changed: Haul a handful of 70-pound ACs up the stairs to my fourth-floor walk-up, heave them into ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

A home appliance company whose window air conditioners were chosen as the New York Times’ best units has recalled 1.7 million of the devices due to possible mold growth leading to sickness. The New ...

You should check your model if you recently bought a Midea window air conditioner. The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission announced Thursday that about 1.7 million units are recalled due to a potential ...

Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to ...

A popular Midea air conditioner became a mold-contaminated health hazard that caused lasting respiratory issues, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court by two customers. Midea and Lowe’s sold ...

SAN ANTONIO – Several brands are pulling items, including BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells, Midea Window AC units and Vivint smoke and carbon monoxide detectors due to safety issues. According to the ...