I cannot begin to describe how satisfied I am with these products. I have now bought two 8000BTU and one 12000BTU Midea AC's. As someone who grew up with window units before spending many years in a central air equipped home, I was dreading moving into a home that didn't have central air and having to deal with window AC's. But these products really changed my entire outlook on window AC's. Let's go over the pro's and con's.
Pros:
1: Installation is never easy when it comes to installing window AC's, they are typically heavy and leave a lot of space to be covered where outside air can come in. These units however only took about 30 minutes to install. You do have to carefully follow the directions, and I would recommend using both the written instructions and the video simultaneously with each step to make sure you understand it before performing it. But the end result was that I was able to successfully install on with minimal tools and a great clean look on the inside and outside.
2: Insulation in modern windows is very important for energy efficiency, and you lose it all with a standard window unit that requires the window to remain mostly open over the AC. With these U shaped window units, the window itself is all but 2 inches closed, which makes great use of the windows insulating capabilities. The remainder of the space is covered with the included foam, which is thick and sturdy, and you cut it to size. Excellent design.
3: One of the things I was dreading most about window AC units was the power consumption. These units however really take the pain away with their efficiency and low consumption. We have been going through a heat wave of high 80s and multiple days in the low to mid 90s, and each of my units is only using about 25kwh per month. This is really helpful for peace of mind when it comes time to pay the electric bill. We don't have to worry about trying to manage how much time the AC is on because it is not costing as much as many others do. I'm so grateful also for all of the APP settings and ways you can monitor usage on the unit.
4: Speaking of App, I am an Apple HomeKit user. Both of the 8000BTU units I bought brand new and work flawlessly in HomeKit by "matter". Set up was easy, and we have many automations set up so that the AC's automatically turn off when we leave the home or at night when we are asleep and the temps are down. If you don't use HomeKit, you can also use Midea's own application, which has even more features available. Unfortunately the tiny downside of buying the 12000BTU as a refurbished device meant that I got an earlier model which does not support Matter or HomeKit, and in the Midea App does not tell me how much power the unit is drawing or any historical data. So I get most of my data from the 8000BTU units, and a handheld Watt meter plugged into the 12000BTU AC. But I'm a nerd like that, I like to know how much electricity I am using with anything I own at home.
5: The units are exceptionally quiet, again due to the U shape design. The compressor and the loud noise making parts are on the other side of the glass window. Only the fan can be heard inside and it isn't bad at all.
6: We have a 12000BTU, and 8000BTU AC on our first floor and they easily keep up with the heat waves, keeping cool a 1300SF space. Upstairs I have another single 8000BTU unit that keeps a bedroom and office cool, it's about 400SF.
Extremely happy with these and would recommend to anyone who isn't fortunate enough to have central air, or needs a supplemental cooling source.
Brand Name | Midea |
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Model Info | MAW12V1QWT |
Item Weight | 71.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 21.97 x 19.17 x 13.46 inches |
Item model number | MAW12V1QWT |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Efficiency | energy efficient |
Capacity | 1 Tons |
Noise | 42 dB |
Installation Type | Window |
Part Number | MAW12V1QWT-cr |
Form Factor | Window |
Special Features | WiFi Enabled, Remote control |
Color | White |
Voltage | 115 Volts |
Wattage | 1140 watts |
Included Components | Bracket |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium Manganese Dioxide |