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Science of Success: The Hot Window AC Making Summers Cool

Category: Technology
Duration: 00:11:22
Publish Date: 2024-06-28 10:00:00
Description:

They’re ugly. They’re clunky. They’re loud. And, worst of all, they spike your energy bills every summer. The window air conditioner is a dreaded summer staple in many homes. But one company is redefining how an AC functions by thinking outside the typical window box. For Science of Success, WSJ’s Ben Cohen tells the story of Midea’s U-shaped window AC that captured the collective consciousness for its noise reduction and energy efficiency.


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Further reading:

How Did the World’s Coolest Air Conditioner Get So Hot? 

The Race to Build a Better Air Conditioner

Does Turning Off Your A/C When You’re Not Home Actually Save Money? 

My Love Affair With Air-Conditioning 

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