Summers are getting hotter. First, staff writer Thom Dunn shares expert strategies to keep your home cool, including the features you’ll want to look for in a window AC unit and a simple hack for your ceiling fan that will help beat the heat. Then, we learn all about what heat pumps have to do with keeping cool from senior staff writer Liam McCabe. Plus, everything you need to know about the Midea U recall.
Products we recommend:
The best budget window AC: Frigidaire FHWW084TE1
Weatherizing gear: Frost King Silicone Weatherseal and Frost King Extra Wide Heavy Duty Door Sweep
Blackout cellular shades: Select Blinds Classic Cordless Blackout Shade
The best vortex fan: Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator
More about the Midea U recall
Midea Is Voluntarily Recalling Our Favorite Air Conditioner. Here’s What You Should Know.
A diagram for checking if your Midea U air condition has mold growing inside
Additional reading:
It’s Actually Okay to Run the AC All Day, Even If You’re Not Home
7 Times a Portable Air Conditioner Actually Makes Sense Over a Window AC
A Heat Pump Might Be Right for Your Home—Here’s What to Know
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