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Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

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The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner. With ...

Walmart’s summer deals aren’t cooling off, but the big markdown on this window air conditioner is sure to keep you cool and comfortable. The Ktaxon 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is on sale for ...

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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, ...

Manufacturer 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 ...

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 ...

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About 1.7 million window air conditioners made by Midea are being recalled due to risks of mold exposure, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Pooled water in the air conditioners ...