Ideally, window AC units should be fully cleaned biannually. "You should deep clean a window AC unit twice a year," says Michael Rubino, president of All American Restoration, council-certified mold ...

It's easy to view an air conditioner as a set-it-and-forget-it appliance, but these workhorse machines require regular cleanings to lower the risk of mold buildup. But if you're like most people, you ...

It had never crossed your mind that mold can grow inside an air conditioner, but since Midea’s recall of 1.7 million U and U+ window air conditioning units due to risk of mold exposure a few days ago, ...

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Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...

A whopping 1.7 million air conditioners were recalled by Midea earlier this year. Sold everywhere from Home Depot to Amazon, the company warned the window-fitting appliances might be at an increased ...