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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 ...

[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 ...

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 ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Midea’s recall of 1.7 million air-conditioners is causing frustration and confusion among its design-conscious user base. By Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann Last Thursday, Clare Conroy ...