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Science of Success: The Hot Window AC Making Summers Cool
Manage episode 426080888 series 2428760
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.
What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com
Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter.
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
219 episodes
Manage episode 426080888 series 2428760
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.
What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com
Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter.
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
219 episodes
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