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.

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.

[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 ...

Midea's brilliantly designed U-shaped Air Conditioner is a fantastic way to cool a home without central air — provided you can survive the installation process. In early July, I purchased my first ...

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 ...

On June 5, 2025, Midea recalled their U-shaped air conditioners due to risk of mold exposure. The recall involves dozens of models of air conditioners sold under the Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, ...

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 ...