Hey everyone! Thanks for the comments! I just want to mention that I no longer use this unit and I have upgraded to the Mr Cool DIY Mini Split. I made a video showing how I have that system setup.
@@bogieman101 I changed to the mini split to try and achieve the feeling of central AC throughout my entire house and also not have to take out a window unit every year. I did not have any problems with the Midea U shaped for the time that I used it. However I do recommend people to upgrade to split units if they can afford it.
Hi Gabe! I moved from Michigan to Arizona over twenty years ago and just bought the 12k version from Costco ($399) and plan to put it in the master bedroom as a backup (should my central fail) and to supplement the central to keep the room cooler at night so I'm hoping it will do the trick. Hope your mini-split is working great for you and I like your cat too!
I'm not in a position to be able to afford that just yet. Can you please tell me if you needed to have an electrician come in and put in a special outlet to handle the amps the 12,000 midea unit draws?
@@carlyw60 I did not have to do anything. As long as the outlet you're plugging into supports 15 amps (typical in most homes) you should be okay. Just be aware that if there are other devices connected to the same circuit (that also draw high current) it might trip the circuit breaker. I have no issues with mine in the master bedroom or in the front room and ran them in place of the central the last few days (cut my bill in half)...
It also helps with security. I always thought it was crazy with my old AC unit someone could just shove it in and get access. As long as you use a brace to keep the window from opening further, this is much more safe than a regular window unit.
Glad I found your video. I bought this unit about a month ago, mostly for backup in case I lose power during a hurricane. I may start using it more since it seems to cool before than I expected. Thanks.
Thanks for you review,... I bought an 8000 btu one at Home Depot ... Love it. So quiet! I hooked my Watt-Meter to it and it only uses about 300 watts at near full tilt. When it auto lowers to maintain temp, it is around 130 watts... that's like nothing!! Excellent.
Thanks for the read on the Kill A Watt, I put one on my FAU unit in the garage, just the fan running was 400 watts., that does not included the AC compressor outside.
@@Moondoggy1941 These inverter midea or similar units draw variable amount of electricity mostly based on the OUTSIDE temperature. Its weird but it seems to work for most rooms/areas.
I just got a 12,000 unit put in my living room a few days ago... I LOVE it! It is so quiet that I had to mute my computer to see if it was running (it was). It cools quickly and seems to cool all the way into the kitchen where I have a smaller, regular window A/C. That one hasn't run much at all since I have it a degree warmer than the Midea, and it is cooling all the way in there so it is definitely saving me some $$$!
Thanks for this! I just ordered this unit yesterday and these reviews make me excited. I live next to a highway and wanted an AC unit that cancelled as much outside noise as possible. Looks well worth it.
I just put in a couple of them in my place - 120y/o house in Chicago. While we haven't had any 'real' summer weather here yet, it has been pretty humid lately, and this old house (TM PBS) needs more/better insulation, etc. As a long time midwesterner, I can tell you it IS the humidity (actually, it's the wet-bulb temp. but damned if imma try ta 'splain that). Anyway, I'm pretty impressed with this so far. I'm researching mini-split systems as I have forced air and by Feb. every year I'm ready to bash my skull in from the sound. Sorry, different topic.
I appreciate you demonstrating that the swinging cover can be deactivated. As a result, I am considering purchasing this window air conditioner for my next installation.
Another vote for this fantastic a.c. unit! I bought the 8,000 BTU a year ago for my bedroom and it is everything I could want in an a.c. unit - very quiet and very effective. I had been considering a mini split, but when I discovered the Midea, I realized it is a mini split, but in one package! I highly recommend this a.c. unit!
If you want to be able to heat as well they have a heat pump version that is quiet but sadly not the u shape like this one. Maybe they be able to implement that in a couple of years.
I will say this if you have a window that’s 22 inches which is the minimum sized window you can install these in. It’s going to be a really tight fit. Getting the bracket installed was a bit of a hassle but doable. I had a vinyl raised lip window and again the unit will be a tight squeeze through the window. Issues I had was getting the bracket brace attachment on you’ll need a stubby screwdriver to get the screws off and back on. The tip over bar was difficult to get screwed down I feel they need to add additional tie downs. Also be extremely careful and wear gloves you can easily slice a finger open on the condenser fins as well as bend them.
When you said at 6:45 that you weren’t sure how hot it was in your house before u turned it on… in fact, you can know!! :) the phone app tells u the temperature of the room it’s in! I looove this unit
I believe the open floor plan of your home is probably helping the unit cool the entire first floor. I feel mine could do that but my house is so partitioned off the living room where its installed gets the best of it. I have a second option but i dont really want to move it lol
My outside ledge was too far out for the legs to drop down against the building. The man who helped me jeery rigged a piece of wood across the belly of the condenser. He followed the recommended bubble location for drainage. But i wondered if it should be more than 1/8 inch incline? Why? Because i see so many video comments saying the unit did not drain well. One man opted to drill a hole out under the condenser. -- maybe it should be more than 1/8th. -- day before without it in the window, i propped inside portion to simulate the incline. I ran it for an hour. No drip until i lifted the unit up. -- watching the Danby unit install (almost twin) i find it is better than the official Midea’s. Both of them could do a better manual. I know the bracket seems complicated, but really if we do the steps as recommended it is easy to do. I’m going to do a step by step so I can easily remove and put it back into window. Make
I got this same one yesterday. My house is about 1300 square ft. It's amazing. 90 deg today. I have it set to 70 and it stayed at 70. I had to turn it up some cuz I got chilly. Love this!
Can I ask what settings you are using? I have less square feet, with same 12,000 BTU unit, but the cooling is not that impressive. I am using "Auto" mode, also in "ECO". I have the A/C set at 61*, but temp gun shows 74* actual temp in the room, and it's a cloudy day, only 78* outside. Very disappointed at cooling so far. Thanks.................
@@ChevySS1968 These inverter midea or similar units draw variable amount of electricity mostly based on the OUTSIDE temperature. Its weird but it seems to work for most rooms/areas. Imo, they are marketing these units as energy efficient and its probably because they are limited to 70 degrees or something while other non inverter type AC units can get much cooler but obviously use way more electricity to do it!
i just got a dinky comfort zone 5000 BTU, it does great for my 10 sq/ft appt. but when i do move, no matter how big or small my place is, im getting the 12k U shaped unit, for ease of install, that, and because summers where i live get upwards of 100 degrees as soon as dawn cracks, no central air or anything else means i need my place to feel like jack frost lives there. and oh how it will! great review btw!
It would feel even colder if you drew the curtains and kept the sun out. Just got this same one. 13 foot ceilings and it's doing a good job. Took about an hour to cool it down, bout 45 mins to install. Great so far !
I have been looking at these, with having to install at least 3 window A/C units each year. Either these or the saddle type that sit down below the window frame.
I just bought this unit from Costco. They marked them down to $310 and my local entergy company was giving $50 rebates for buying an approved energy star window unit
We just bought this for a 3rd floor rental. One big inquiry is an attractive disguise for the end that sticks out of a window. I've searched & searched. I've noticed others searching for the same.
I bought the same one after watching your review and decided to put it in the living room. It is cooling my 1st floor too, about 1000 sq feet. My only complaint is the plastic housing makes a vibrating noise. Have you experienced this too?
Got one a month ago. So quiet and efficient. Only thing bad is my remote only turns unit off and on. Many Amazon reviewers said same. Not an issue for me. Hooked it into Alexa and sets temp changes for day and night.
Really? Remote control only turn it on and off? I just got my 8000 btu installed yesterday. The remote control has all the function as the remote control from the regular window AC. I am not a big fan of WIFI or Alexa control. I didn’t hook it up WIFI. I just use the remote control as usual as like traditional window AC. I don’t find any function missing in my control. I can control temperature with remote control. The only issue is it has loud beep sound.
@@MKLA000wifi app is the way to go. You can set up schedules of when It turns on and off. I usually set mine on an hour before I come home from work so it's nice and cool
What I've noticed about the room air conditioners is they don't make them like they used to. Before you could take the top off and clean the grids and do a thorough cleaning on the air conditioner. Now you can't get to anything to clean it
I wish you would have walked outside and showed us the unit from outside. Do you have to support the condenser part from the ground with it hanging so far from the house?
The only time my central AC can get the temps down to 70 degrees is in the winter, my 3 1/2 ton unit single story 1300 sq ft can only get it down to 75 if it is over 105 degrees outside.
Hey believe it or not as you're talking about the air conditioner I'm feeling cool already I live in Brooklyn it's very very warm I didn't hook up my air conditioner but I'm thinking of getting one of those thanks for the video enjoy looking at your house you got a great looking place enjoy the summer and what the hell Great great great air conditioner take care great video too😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
A good review, i do ask though, everyone talks about how quiet these units are, on "LOW FAN" but what about when you have the unit on full Blast? The variable speed compressor will be at full speed when it's set to 60. It would be cool to hear what this thing sounds like at full Tilt
It is still quieter than any unit you will find in full blast. Once it starts running at full speed you’ll hear a faint hum but it’s not that bad. I think my refrigerator is louder.
I’m so glad I found this video. You have the same type of windows I do with the outer storm windows. Did you do anything differently with the installation? Also do you have any issues with water pooling up inside the window sill when it rains?
Might be a little janky but you could always packing tape along the bottom edge of the window to protect the Sill. It might not even be an issue if it's in a window that isnt facing against the direction of prevailing winds.
I do not have issues with water pooling in the window sill. However my house has a pretty large overhang of the roof that blocks rain. I installed the unit based on what seemed practical for the window.
@@gabrielpage860 Hey man thanks for the comment back. Yeah I’m not concerned about the water running off the roof. I have a proper gutter system to catch that. I was actually thinking of rain water that could get in due to high winds from a storm. Anyway, I got it installed without issue. Just needed a couple of 2x2 glued and stapled together to mount the bracket so it would sit high enough to bypass the lip of the storm window. Rest of the install was a breeze.
Can I put this on a second floor apartment or do I need to be outside as well when installing? Seems like the stand may be iffy unless you go outside and mess around with it.
Need advice before buying online. Could I install it in an 20 inch window (door) frame? They say 22-36" But seems like the AC is less then 20" large. So I wonder if it would be possible. Thx for your help!
Hello, i am looking into this unit but live on the second floor with someone else underneath... Does this happen drip water like a mini split outside??? Thank you
I have a window which slides to the side. And another thing is - half of the window is only 21 inches. Does this fit in that space? I am looking to buy this unit
It looks like a non U shaped version with heat pump came out within the past month or so. MAW12HV1CWT is the model. That units heat pump is only advertised as working down to 40 degrees. But that's good enough for most of the southern half of the USA.
Thanks so much for this review. Have an estimate on your square footage on this floor? Does it seem to come the closets, cabinets, and other closed off spaces? Looking to hit a 1,000 SF apartment with this.
My house is 950 Sq feet and with a fan oscillating it cools it pretty nice,, I had my oven on 450 2 hours and outside was 84 and my house was 72 with the 5 o'clock afternoon sun beating my picture window which gets hot. One in an insulated apartment will do decsent
@@nimrodpaul6875 Bless you for this anecdote haha! Makes me super glad about my purchase. Just got my midea 12000 today and I'm gonna install tomorrow and use fans to circulate to cool to the rest of the unit.
Due to the fact that you could practically close your window all the way there’s really no need to have to take it out for winter every year which is something I wouldn’t do doesn’t hurt to keep it in the window
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I installed the 12000 btu, and I'm not impressed by its cooling. The unit I removed was so old that it has R22 freon, and it cooled the space better even if it has a much lower capacity
The new stuff cannot be compared to the old r22. We cant have that dangerous stuff in our a/c or fridge but we can burn down a whole forest every summer.
I have a well insulated attached garage in central US (Iowa). Sq Ft is about 864 with 9ft ceilings. Do you think one of these would be ok during the hotter summer days July-Aug? Sounds like it cools your larger than box says...thanks
I just bought this ac, 12000 btu, and you seem to have the same window as me, but I don't see how I can install it so that the ac is on the bracket properly (all the way to the back). I don't want to have to return it. Do you have any tips?
@@gabrielpage860 thanks for the reply. I watched your video again as well a couple others and realized it doesn't sit all the way back in the bracket. I have had mine running for the past week and no issues and it is keeping my whole main floor cool. Thanks for the video and reply.
Just installed this 12K BTU unit earlier today. Not impressed with cooling so far. I'm using "Auto" mode, also in "ECO". I have the A/C set at 61*, but temp gun shows 74* actual temp in the room, and it's a cloudy day, only 78* outside. Very disappointed at cooling so far. Thanks for any suggestions.................
How big of a space and what part of the country? Old/new construction? 61F is unreasonable for most residential AC units to maintain, and if you are in an older leaky house with a lot of infiltration could be an issue as well as window units aren’t suited to handle latent heat. 12MBH is good for probably 500 Sqft unless you have better than code min insulation.
You probably could if you wanted to. However here in Michigan the winters can get pretty cold so I took mine out to ensure a good seal throughout the winter.
Hey everyone! Thanks for the comments! I just want to mention that I no longer use this unit and I have upgraded to the Mr Cool DIY Mini Split. I made a video showing how I have that system setup.
Why did you change to the mini split?
@@bogieman101 I changed to the mini split to try and achieve the feeling of central AC throughout my entire house and also not have to take out a window unit every year. I did not have any problems with the Midea U shaped for the time that I used it. However I do recommend people to upgrade to split units if they can afford it.
Hi Gabe! I moved from Michigan to Arizona over twenty years ago and just bought the 12k version from Costco ($399) and plan to put it in the master bedroom as a backup (should my central fail) and to supplement the central to keep the room cooler at night so I'm hoping it will do the trick. Hope your mini-split is working great for you and I like your cat too!
I'm not in a position to be able to afford that just yet. Can you please tell me if you needed to have an electrician come in and put in a special outlet to handle the amps the 12,000 midea unit draws?
@@carlyw60 I did not have to do anything. As long as the outlet you're plugging into supports 15 amps (typical in most homes) you should be okay. Just be aware that if there are other devices connected to the same circuit (that also draw high current) it might trip the circuit breaker. I have no issues with mine in the master bedroom or in the front room and ran them in place of the central the last few days (cut my bill in half)...
It also helps with security. I always thought it was crazy with my old AC unit someone could just shove it in and get access. As long as you use a brace to keep the window from opening further, this is much more safe than a regular window unit.
Great Point!
Glad I found your video. I bought this unit about a month ago, mostly for backup in case I lose power during a hurricane. I may start using it more since it seems to cool before than I expected. Thanks.
Thanks for you review,... I bought an 8000 btu one at Home Depot ... Love it. So quiet! I hooked my Watt-Meter to it and it only uses about 300 watts at near full tilt. When it auto lowers to maintain temp, it is around 130 watts... that's like nothing!! Excellent.
i own one but id have to see it to believe it lol
You have a very nice home and very clean
Thanks for the read on the Kill A Watt, I put one on my FAU unit in the garage, just the fan running was 400 watts., that does not included the AC compressor outside.
@@Moondoggy1941 These inverter midea or similar units draw variable amount of electricity mostly based on the OUTSIDE temperature. Its weird but it seems to work for most rooms/areas.
I just got a 12,000 unit put in my living room a few days ago... I LOVE it! It is so quiet that I had to mute my computer to see if it was running (it was). It cools quickly and seems to cool all the way into the kitchen where I have a smaller, regular window A/C. That one hasn't run much at all since I have it a degree warmer than the Midea, and it is cooling all the way in there so it is definitely saving me some $$$!
Thanks for this! I just ordered this unit yesterday and these reviews make me excited. I live next to a highway and wanted an AC unit that cancelled as much outside noise as possible. Looks well worth it.
How is it
Thank you Grabiel, what a beautiful house! I just bought one from Costco. Now time to clean that window.
Amazing looking house! Love the thing for your cat! Thank You! Definitely want to try it out now!
I just put in a couple of them in my place - 120y/o house in Chicago. While we haven't had any 'real' summer weather here yet, it has been pretty humid lately, and this old house (TM PBS) needs more/better insulation, etc.
As a long time midwesterner, I can tell you it IS the humidity (actually, it's the wet-bulb temp. but damned if imma try ta 'splain that).
Anyway, I'm pretty impressed with this so far.
I'm researching mini-split systems as I have forced air and by Feb. every year I'm ready to bash my skull in from the sound. Sorry, different topic.
Our windows have old wooden windows have storm windows, too. We'll be doing the same set up -- thanks for your review, helped us make our decision!
Just ordered one. Hope I’m as psyched as you are . Thanks for the vid!
I appreciate you demonstrating that the swinging cover can be deactivated. As a result, I am considering purchasing this window air conditioner for my next installation.
best review i've seen. thanks for detailing the bracket assembly placement and also for the real world btu capability.
Going to order it next week you getting me excited
Another vote for this fantastic a.c. unit! I bought the 8,000 BTU a year ago for my bedroom and it is everything I could want in an a.c. unit - very quiet and very effective. I had been considering a mini split, but when I discovered the Midea, I realized it is a mini split, but in one package! I highly recommend this a.c. unit!
If you want to be able to heat as well they have a heat pump version that is quiet but sadly not the u shape like this one. Maybe they be able to implement that in a couple of years.
Is this energy efficient?
I will say this if you have a window that’s 22 inches which is the minimum sized window you can install these in. It’s going to be a really tight fit. Getting the bracket installed was a bit of a hassle but doable. I had a vinyl raised lip window and again the unit will be a tight squeeze through the window. Issues I had was getting the bracket brace attachment on you’ll need a stubby screwdriver to get the screws off and back on. The tip over bar was difficult to get screwed down I feel they need to add additional tie downs. Also be extremely careful and wear gloves you can easily slice a finger open on the condenser fins as well as bend them.
Gabriel, I just bought this air conditioner. Midea has a link in the user manual for a very good TH-cam video installing this air conditioner.
When you said at 6:45 that you weren’t sure how hot it was in your house before u turned it on… in fact, you can know!! :) the phone app tells u the temperature of the room it’s in! I looove this unit
I believe the open floor plan of your home is probably helping the unit cool the entire first floor. I feel mine could do that but my house is so partitioned off the living room where its installed gets the best of it. I have a second option but i dont really want to move it lol
get a fan and blow the hot air toward the window unit. The window unit takes hot air from inside your home and spits it outside.
Once you did the walkthrough, I was sold. That little thing covers a lot of space.
I actually like your review. I'm buying one now. Good day to you man
You have the exact same old windows as I have. This was immensely helpful.
Have an 8,000 btu unit in my bedroom, best air conditioner I ever had. Quiet and effective.
My outside ledge was too far out for the legs to drop down against the building. The man who helped me jeery rigged a piece of wood across the belly of the condenser. He followed the recommended bubble location for drainage. But i wondered if it should be more than 1/8 inch incline?
Why? Because i see so many video comments saying the unit did not drain well. One man opted to drill a hole out under the condenser.
-- maybe it should be more than 1/8th. -- day before without it in the window, i propped inside portion to simulate the incline. I ran it for an hour. No drip until i lifted the unit up.
-- watching the Danby unit install (almost twin) i find it is better than the official Midea’s. Both of them could do a better manual.
I know the bracket seems complicated, but really if we do the steps as recommended it is easy to do.
I’m going to do a step by step so I can easily remove and put it back into window. Make
I got this same one yesterday. My house is about 1300 square ft. It's amazing. 90 deg today. I have it set to 70 and it stayed at 70. I had to turn it up some cuz I got chilly. Love this!
It cools whole house down with just one unit?
Can I ask what settings you are using? I have less square feet, with same 12,000 BTU unit, but the cooling is not that impressive. I am using "Auto" mode, also in "ECO". I have the A/C set at 61*, but temp gun shows 74* actual temp in the room, and it's a cloudy day, only 78* outside. Very disappointed at cooling so far. Thanks.................
@@ChevySS1968 These inverter midea or similar units draw variable amount of electricity mostly based on the OUTSIDE temperature. Its weird but it seems to work for most rooms/areas. Imo, they are marketing these units as energy efficient and its probably because they are limited to 70 degrees or something while other non inverter type AC units can get much cooler but obviously use way more electricity to do it!
Thanks for this comment, I bought 2 for a 1450 sq ft home on 1 level and I was worried it wouldn’t cool it well.
i just got a dinky comfort zone 5000 BTU, it does great for my 10 sq/ft appt. but when i do move, no matter how big or small my place is, im getting the 12k U shaped unit, for ease of install, that, and because summers where i live get upwards of 100 degrees as soon as dawn cracks, no central air or anything else means i need my place to feel like jack frost lives there. and oh how it will! great review btw!
Bro, i like to keep my living room around 65,66.. I’m a little nervous with the 74 review. But very intrigued. 👍
It would feel even colder if you drew the curtains and kept the sun out. Just got this same one. 13 foot ceilings and it's doing a good job. Took about an hour to cool it down, bout 45 mins to install. Great so far !
13 foot ceilings…I have vaulted ceiling and want to know if this will work…what’s the square footage of your area it’s cooling
I just bought the same unit for my double car garage and it cools it down pretty fast.
I have been looking at these, with having to install at least 3 window A/C units each year. Either these or the saddle type that sit down below the window frame.
Got one 2 years ago and love it.
Stilll works? 3:56
Excellent review. If you were closer I'd buy your window. I wouldn't replace them: they are original.
I just bought this unit from Costco. They marked them down to $310 and my local entergy company was giving $50 rebates for buying an approved energy star window unit
Awesome video the best so far you should do another video Ac after 1 year
Thanks! I upgraded to Mr Cool DIY mini split. Made a video on that a few days ago
It's actually just a split system that fits in your window .... Super smart
We just bought this for a 3rd floor rental. One big inquiry is an attractive disguise for the end that sticks out of a window. I've searched & searched. I've noticed others searching for the same.
I really want to pull the trigger on one of these just for the reduced noise factor alone
Great video, I'm ordering mine from Amazon for $499.00, and your video sealed the deal for me!
costco has 12k BTU in $412
339 now
@@shahrukhaslam 319.00 now.
@@LemonySnicket-EUC just got my installed and paid that price at costco, but its over
@@xpeacemaster 299-50 rebate at home depot today 249
I have 2- 8000 btu of these units, so we could run it with solar batteries if we want. Great unit!!
I bought the same one after watching your review and decided to put it in the living room. It is cooling my 1st floor too, about 1000 sq feet. My only complaint is the plastic housing makes a vibrating noise. Have you experienced this too?
Got one a month ago. So quiet and efficient. Only thing bad is my remote only turns unit off and on. Many Amazon reviewers said same. Not an issue for me. Hooked it into Alexa and sets temp changes for day and night.
Really? Remote control only turn it on and off? I just got my 8000 btu installed yesterday. The remote control has all the function as the remote control from the regular window AC. I am not a big fan of WIFI or Alexa control. I didn’t hook it up WIFI. I just use the remote control as usual as like traditional window AC. I don’t find any function missing in my control. I can control temperature with remote control. The only issue is it has loud beep sound.
@@MKLA000wifi app is the way to go. You can set up schedules of when It turns on and off. I usually set mine on an hour before I come home from work so it's nice and cool
Excellent video review thanks, can you please tell me the measurements? I have small windows on my camper
What I've noticed about the room air conditioners is they don't make them like they used to. Before you could take the top off and clean the grids and do a thorough cleaning on the air conditioner. Now you can't get to anything to clean it
The gap is the same issue with vinyl windows, just bought the 8000 btu and used it one time so far, cooled down the room within minutes.
After using that one again and the other 12000 btu units my conclusion is they're not very good. My older less efficient units did a better job
I wish you would have walked outside and showed us the unit from outside. Do you have to support the condenser part from the ground with it hanging so far from the house?
Thanks so much for the information
Love your Black cat, we own 3 of them.😁
I have a 8,000 BTU unit had a year-and-a-half and got a cool 7
The only time my central AC can get the temps down to 70 degrees is in the winter, my 3 1/2 ton unit single story 1300 sq ft can only get it down to 75 if it is over 105 degrees outside.
Question is do they last just as long as the regular style. I love it though
Michigan gets cold right.... did u leave the unit in the window over the winter?
What about the vent on the outside of the ac? Bugs or rain can get in it over the summer? Do you cover it up with a screen?
Hey believe it or not as you're talking about the air conditioner I'm feeling cool already I live in Brooklyn it's very very warm I didn't hook up my air conditioner but I'm thinking of getting one of those thanks for the video enjoy looking at your house you got a great looking place enjoy the summer and what the hell Great great great air conditioner take care great video too😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
A good review, i do ask though, everyone talks about how quiet these units are, on "LOW FAN" but what about when you have the unit on full Blast? The variable speed compressor will be at full speed when it's set to 60. It would be cool to hear what this thing sounds like at full Tilt
It is still quieter than any unit you will find in full blast. Once it starts running at full speed you’ll hear a faint hum but it’s not that bad. I think my refrigerator is louder.
More fan noise is all I get on my end. It's still very quiet.
I’m so glad I found this video. You have the same type of windows I do with the outer storm windows. Did you do anything differently with the installation? Also do you have any issues with water pooling up inside the window sill when it rains?
Might be a little janky but you could always packing tape along the bottom edge of the window to protect the Sill. It might not even be an issue if it's in a window that isnt facing against the direction of prevailing winds.
I do not have issues with water pooling in the window sill. However my house has a pretty large overhang of the roof that blocks rain. I installed the unit based on what seemed practical for the window.
@@gabrielpage860 Hey man thanks for the comment back. Yeah I’m not concerned about the water running off the roof. I have a proper gutter system to catch that. I was actually thinking of rain water that could get in due to high winds from a storm. Anyway, I got it installed without issue. Just needed a couple of 2x2 glued and stapled together to mount the bracket so it would sit high enough to bypass the lip of the storm window. Rest of the install was a breeze.
Do you have vinyl siding wondering if it will crack the siding ?
Can I put this on a second floor apartment or do I need to be outside as well when installing? Seems like the stand may be iffy unless you go outside and mess around with it.
Nice review man
Did you mount the outside bracket or stand ?
How does this serve as a cat-perch? because mine will try it out immediately, it looks sturdy enough.
Need advice before buying online.
Could I install it in an 20 inch window (door) frame?
They say 22-36"
But seems like the AC is less then 20" large.
So I wonder if it would be possible.
Thx for your help!
Proud Dad, new baby Chinese stuff. Enjoy, make memories.
Hi,
Very grateful for you. Do you know if I can use this with a horizontal sliding windows?
I would like to know the power bill. My AC unit went out a few days ago and I have been thinking about getting one of these.
Hello, i am looking into this unit but live on the second floor with someone else underneath... Does this happen drip water like a mini split outside??? Thank you
cool, like it, well designed😀
I have a window which slides to the side. And another thing is - half of the window is only 21 inches. Does this fit in that space? I am looking to buy this unit
If they would make this a heat pump it would be amazing . Cool only is nice but not sufficient.
It looks like a non U shaped version with heat pump came out within the past month or so.
MAW12HV1CWT is the model. That units heat pump is only advertised as working down to 40 degrees. But that's good enough for most of the southern half of the USA.
What’s your electric bill like
Thank you Sir
Thanks so much for this review. Have an estimate on your square footage on this floor? Does it seem to come the closets, cabinets, and other closed off spaces? Looking to hit a 1,000 SF apartment with this.
My house is 950 Sq feet and with a fan oscillating it cools it pretty nice,, I had my oven on 450 2 hours and outside was 84 and my house was 72 with the 5 o'clock afternoon sun beating my picture window which gets hot. One in an insulated apartment will do decsent
@@nimrodpaul6875 Bless you for this anecdote haha! Makes me super glad about my purchase. Just got my midea 12000 today and I'm gonna install tomorrow and use fans to circulate to cool to the rest of the unit.
Great, now if they will make one for slider windows.
Costco has them in warehouse for $319 until 6/18/23!
is the 12,000 Btu unit for the 319. or is the lower one like the 10,000 btu
Do you think I can use it for a sliding window? 🤷♀️
Nice house!
Why does my window AC sound like running water ? Midea tech mounted the unit !
Did the 12k btu come with a outside bracket?
Due to the fact that you could practically close your window all the way there’s really no need to have to take it out for winter every year which is something I wouldn’t do doesn’t hurt to keep it in the window
Why do you have a fan next to the unit?
Do you know if you can separate the two pieces for install purposes on a smaller window
No you can’t.
Hard to believe it took this long to come up with this design.
Cool 👍
Did you install it by yourself? DIY ? 😛
what's the measurement of the outside condenser?
Nice House
Can you link to the suction cup cat perches? I'm terrified of buying one and having the suction cup fall off while one of my cats is laying on it!
This is the one I have and it works great
LSAIFATER Cat Bed Window, Cat Window Hammock and Perch, Upgrade Your Large Cat's Living Space with Space Saving Cat Window Seat - The Best Cat Perch for Your Furry Friend (M, Gold) a.co/d/6oe2opC
I installed the 12000 btu, and I'm not impressed by its cooling. The unit I removed was so old that it has R22 freon, and it cooled the space better even if it has a much lower capacity
The new stuff cannot be compared to the old r22. We cant have that dangerous stuff in our a/c or fridge but we can burn down a whole forest every summer.
R22 is just a more efficient refrigerant period. It's one of the many reasons the older units cool so much better. But God forbid we have nice things.
Great video!
Curiuos. Where did you get the cat perches?
Thank you!
Cat perches I got on Amazon! Just search it up and I believe they are the top rated ones.
Wish the inside part didn't stick out so much, would be a problem where I need an a/c.
Above the bed/couch?
I have a well insulated attached garage in central US (Iowa). Sq Ft is about 864 with 9ft ceilings. Do you think one of these would be ok during the hotter summer days July-Aug? Sounds like it cools your larger than box says...thanks
Currently on sale at Costco
@@daniellel256 Just purchased one from Costco, should arrive Monday.
@@Porterplexhows it working?
I am concerned about the lack of insect screen. If I never open my window because bugs get in it makes this less of a good idea.
I just bought this ac, 12000 btu, and you seem to have the same window as me, but I don't see how I can install it so that the ac is on the bracket properly (all the way to the back). I don't want to have to return it. Do you have any tips?
My unit is not all the way on the back of the bracket. It runs just fine as it is.
@@gabrielpage860 thanks for the reply. I watched your video again as well a couple others and realized it doesn't sit all the way back in the bracket. I have had mine running for the past week and no issues and it is keeping my whole main floor cool. Thanks for the video and reply.
What kind of support did you use for the unit outside?
It comes with one :)
Screw that id turn it down to 40 let it be the Antarctica in my house lol
That cat was probably saying "I hope my dad gets off soon and cranks this AC up I'm roasting in here" haha
😂
Luckily we have a basement that is very cool in the summer so they hangout down there
How come my filter won’t go back in? I feel stupid but it’s not working for me and I have this aircoditione
The screen filter should slide in and out of the front compartment with relative ease
I bought 12000 btu unit and is not cooling my garage...maybe is broken...I will try to replace to see it is the unit
Just installed this 12K BTU unit earlier today. Not impressed with cooling so far. I'm using "Auto" mode, also in "ECO". I have the A/C set at 61*, but temp gun shows 74* actual temp in the room, and it's a cloudy day, only 78* outside. Very disappointed at cooling so far. Thanks for any suggestions.................
Use the dry setting option
@@Randazler - many thanks! I will try this.
How big of a space and what part of the country? Old/new construction? 61F is unreasonable for most residential AC units to maintain, and if you are in an older leaky house with a lot of infiltration could be an issue as well as window units aren’t suited to handle latent heat. 12MBH is good for probably 500 Sqft unless you have better than code min insulation.
Nice video just want to know can you leave this in the window over the winter time?
You probably could if you wanted to. However here in Michigan the winters can get pretty cold so I took mine out to ensure a good seal throughout the winter.
It's easily removed and recommended.
What if your window is not up/down. It’s left/right? I wish I could see it installed….
Not possible to install with left to right window configuration