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NBC News
12 hours ago
- Business
- NBC News
This popular air conditioning unit was just recalled — here's how to tell if yours is impacted
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 Product Safety Commission has just posted a recall notice on their website for this unit, citing a design flaw that may lead to water pooling within the unit, potentially resulting in mold growth. Below, find more details on what this announcement means, plus a list of air conditioners you can use instead. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Why was the Midea U Smart Air Conditioner recalled? Approximately 1.7 million Midea U and U+ Smart air conditioners have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a design flaw that can cause water to pool inside the unit, potentially leading to mold growth. The commission received 152 reports of mold, 17 of which included individuals experiencing symptoms associated with mold exposure. The recalled units were sold between March 2020 and May 2025 and the smart air conditioners were sold under the Midea name, as well as under other brand names — including Comfort Aire, Frigidaire, Danby and Insignia. Models include 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU units that were sold in stores and online at Costco, Midea, Best Buy, Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe's, BJ's and Menard's. A full list of impacted models can be found on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. If you have an impacted model, Midea is offering repairs or refunds — the type of assistance you are eligible for is based on your purchase date. To get a refund, Midea will send you a shipping label and you'll have to mail the unit back to them. If you opt for a repair, Midea will send a technician to your home. For full details on how to handle a recalled unit, you can call Midea at 888-345-0256, email the company at midea4028@ or go to In previous testing, our editors liked that this unit from July has three fan speeds and four modes: cool, fan, auto and dry. The unit fits in slider, single and double hung windows, comes with a washable filter, and you can buy different colored covers to fit your aesthetic, including wood and fabric covers. Another NBC Select editor favorite, this window unit has a nice aesthetic and cools quickly. You can operate it via the buttons on the unit or through the Windmill Air app. Reviewers also note that this unit is easy to install and is relatively quiet in small rooms. If you have a smaller space, consider this LG unit. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin uses it in her kitchen, which is about 200 square feet and says it cools quickly. It is relatively light and easy to install. One thing to note: It is slightly noisy. Why trust NBC Select? Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle.
Tom's Guide
14 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Midea recalls 1.7 million U-shaped air conditioners over mold concerns
Since its launch in 2020, the Midea U smart window air conditioner has proven very popular for its unique design and performance; indeed, we liked it so much that it earned a spot on our list of the best smart air conditioners. However, a design flaw — which could lead to water pooling and not draining properly — could lead to mold growth. After receiving 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing related symptoms, the company issued a recall of 1.7 million units sold between March 2020 and May 2025. The recall notice was posted on June 5 on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. The smart air conditioners were sold under several brand names, including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze. They were sold at retailers and online sites such as and include the 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU. Midea Model Numbers Frigidaire Model Numbers Insignia Model Numbers MAW08AV1QWT GHWQ085WD1 NS-AC8WU3 MAW08AV1QWT-C GHWQ105WD1 NS-AC8WU3-C MAW08U1QWT GHWQ125WD1 LBG Products Model Number MAW08V1QWT Keystone Model Numbers QB-8K CO MAW08V1QWT-S KSTAW08UA Mr. Cool Model Numbers MAW08V1QWT-T KSTAW10UA MWUC08T115 MAW08W1QWT KSTAW12UA MWUC10T115 MAW10U1QWT Comfort Aire Model Numbers MWUC12T115 MAW10V1QWT RXTS-101A Perfect Aire Model Numbers MAW10W1QWT RXTS-121A 1PACU10000 MAW12AV1QWT RXTS-81A 1PACU12000 MAW12AV1QWT-C Danby Model Numbers 1PACU8000 MAW12U1QWT DAC080B6IWDB-6 Sea Breeze Model Numbers MAW12V1QWT DAC080B7IWDB-6 MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10 MAW12V1QWT-M DAC100B6IWDB-6 WAU310YREX MAW12V1QWT-S WAU312YREX MAW12W1QWT WAU38YREX Midea is offering consumers a free repair or a full or prorated refund, which is based on the purchase date or date of manufacture of your air conditioner. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you want to get a refund, you will have to ship the unit back to Midea (the company will provide a shipping label) or submit a photograph showing that you cut the unplugged power cord of the unit. If you want to repair your unit, you can contact Midea to arrange for a technician to install a new drain plug or have a repair kit sent to your home. You can contact Midea at 888-345-0256 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at midea4028@ or go online to or and click on 'RECALL INFORMATION' for more information. Fortunately, it looks like the remedy is a fairly simple one, so it shouldn't be too difficult to fix. However, if you have respiratory issues and own one of these air conditioners, be sure to inspect it before use.
New York Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
Midea Is Voluntarily Recalling Our Favorite Air Conditioner
The Midea U genuinely changed the window air conditioner world, providing quiet, efficient cooling without holding an entire window hostage for the summer. But in the first few years after its release, we began hearing from readers who had noticed mold growing on a fan visible inside the unit just behind the grille where the air flows out. To be fair, this can happen with any air conditioner. 'I'd venture to guess that upwards of 70 percent, maybe more of the AC units and mini-splits we encounter, if you took a flashlight and looked at the fan, you'd see mold,' Gabriel Erde-Cohen, CEO of We Clean Heat Pumps, told us. 'Sometimes, the mold is just more apparent.' We began reporting on this concern in summer 2023. We tried and failed to replicate a mold issue ourselves, and we disassembled our own Midea U in order to better understand its airflow and identify some problem points. We also reached out to Midea to ask about the issue. The company's answer confirmed our findings: The fan, and thus any mold growth on it, is more visible in the U than it is in other ACs. Also, the problem can be more prevalent in rooms where people have installed oversize air conditioners, a practice that we discourage. We then wrote that the remedy, for many people with an appropriately sized AC, is to keep the fan running to dry out moisture and make sure the AC is tilted slightly backward to help with drainage. The blue, barrel-shaped fan on the Midea U is visible through the grille — and getting past the bars to clean it is difficult. To help prevent mold growth, keep the fan running regularly. Thom Dunn/NYT Wirecutter The internal fan is harder to spot in traditionally shaped window air conditioners, such as this GE Profile model. Thom Dunn/NYT Wirecutter The Midea U, like most window ACs, should tilt back slightly (on a secure mount) to help excess water drain out, discouraging mold growth in the base pan. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The blue, barrel-shaped fan on the Midea U is visible through the grille — and getting past the bars to clean it is difficult. To help prevent mold growth, keep the fan running regularly. Thom Dunn/NYT Wirecutter Meanwhile, complaints to Midea persisted. At least two people filed formal complaints with the Consumer Product Safety Commission about the mold problem. (Many such complaints are posted publicly at We don't know when Midea started looking into the issue, considering that it's been evident for years, or why this particular action is happening now. But we did speak with Jonathan Midgett, PhD, the consumer ombudsman at the CPSC, who serves as a sort of public liaison for the agency's internal processes. Although Midgett wasn't familiar with this particular case, he did say that a two-year timeline would be reasonable for a company to investigate these sorts of complaints and develop a plan of action to address the problem. 'Sometimes complaints do take years to get traction,' he explained. 'You get one or two and just ignore it, then there's three or four, and now it's looking like there might be a pattern.' Companies do have some responsibility for mold mitigation, according to the CPSC. 'I know that it sounds like it's not a mechanical failure, but it is a mechanical failure if there's something wrong with the plastic or there's not enough airflow to prevent mold growth,' Midgett told us, citing a 2013 mold-related recall of nearly one million Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleeper cribs. We tested multiple sizes and types of air conditioners to confirm: A too-big AC can't balance heat and humidity.
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Spoil your cool mom with the No. 1 bestselling AC on Amazon, on sale now
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Your mom is cool. So why shouldn't she feel that way? We're still a few weeks away from the solstice, but if you ask us, summer's already here. Of course, you're free to delineate seasons the old-fashioned way, but in our view, there are a few telltale signs that summer has sprung. For one, it's getting humid and hot… and we imagine your mom's feeling that way, too. Luckily, ahead of Mother's Day, you can get ahead of the game by picking up this great deal on the No. 1 bestselling Midea 12,000 BTU U Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner available for under $430 today on Amazon. I'm an owner myself, and to me, it's no wonder why this Midea model is a top seller from the e-tail giant: effective, quiet, and energy-efficient, the Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units, allowing you to save even after you save. Amazon The Midea 12,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner is designed for spaces up to 550 sq. ft. Its innovative U-shaped design allows the window to remain closed, reducing external noise to as low as 32 dBA. The unit features Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling control via the MideaAir app, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. With inverter technology, it offers over 35% energy savings compared to traditional units. Installation is streamlined with a quick-snap bracket, and the unit includes a washable filter for easy maintenance. Best of all? It's available for under $430 today on Amazon. This article was written by P.J. McCormick, New York Post Commerce Deals Writer/Reporter. P.J. is an expert deal-finder, sifting through endless brands and retailers to deliver only the best savings opportunities on truly worthwhile products. P.J. finds Prime Day-worthy deals all year long on some of our favorite products we've tested and our readers' beloved best-sellers, from Wayfair furniture sales to the lowest prices on Apple AirPods. P.J. has been scouring sales for Post Wanted shoppers since 2022 and previously held positions at Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Hyperallergic. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. Hunting for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping with Post Wanted.
