Is This the BEST Window A/C Design?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- I think I found my new favorite window air conditioner! The GE Profile Clearview AC. If I knew about this saddle design earlier this would be the only style window A/C I ever buy! Super easy to install, doesn't block the window, work quiet, looks good, and does not need any brackets or supports! Awesome! If you want to see more details on this unit, here it is on amazon:
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It's the first time I've seen a window unit like this, very clever design. Thank you
Jay. Your channel is the greatest. Even when mine is working fine. I watch your new releases and share with my father ... You are brilliant, great camera work, great communicator. Corey from Florida
Thank you sir!! I appreciate the comment and happy to hear that you enjoy the videos! (enough to even share them 😄 ) Aloha from Hawaii my friend!
Someone needs to make one for horizontal sliding windows.
Yes! I second that idea. 😄
I think I saw a kit on amazon for that....but was over a year ago.
Keystone 350-sq ft Window Air Conditioner (115-Volt, 8000-BTU) is for sliding windows. Cheers!
@@jwilkins29111 hey! do you have a link?
This is OUTSTANDING!
I have been thinking about the Midea unit but your comments have me looking at the GE (I like the "no bracket" idea. Thank You !
7:32 photo bomb 😂
I told the little man to resist the urge but in the end he didn't manage to keep away. 😄
That is pretty neat. Never saw that type either. I was gonna say it should be slightly pitched for drainage I would think.
Glad you thought so too! I was under the impression that all window units should be pitched too but the instructions clearly state that it should be leveled front to back and side to side... Maybe they know something we don't? 😄
@@WordofAdviceTV they must know…lol maybe the internals are pitched already and that’s why they want it level….who knows….thats what the manual is for….
I was looking at this unit a few months ago, thank you for uploading details about your unit!
GREAT video!
I've had mine for 2 summers & no issues so far! Mine cools the downstairs of my condo (est 800sqft) but I do use fans to move the air around.
Thank you! Good to know that it's been performing well for you since some other commenters were saying its no good.
Wow awesome Jay. Thanks again! I could install that as a back up for hurricanes I can plug to my generator.
Glad you liked it! Yes, it's a neat unit!
Excellent video! 👍 Great information
Nice review. We truly appreciate your hard work and your time Put into these videos 💯💪🚀
Thank you! Glad you liked the video!
Another great video as always. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend. That is nice unit.
Thank you! Glad you liked the video. Have a fabulous weekend too my friend!! Thanks for stopping by. 😎
I just installed the Midea 8000 unit. What a ROYAL PAIN!!!! That window bracket is a nightmare and the bottom of the unit has more twists and bends than the mighty Mississippi so good luck keeping bugs out. I should’ve gotten the GE but the reviews scared me.
I have an LG regular cabinet Dual Inverter 10k window air.
I've researched GE Profile Clearview (Clearviews are the saddle units) and the Midea U's.
I think GE Clearview's 2 lowest BTU models are not inverter units, while the larger ones are. Either way, the saddle design requires a pump to raise the condensation of the inside part so it can flow outside to drain. Reading comments shows these pumps DO fail, so vigilance is required.
Thanks Jay, been looking for a new window unit and this one knocks it out of the park. 👍👍
You bet! Glad I could introduce you to it. 😊
Wow awesome 👏 thank you so much jay 👍 have a wonderful weekend and may God’s blessed you 🙇
You're welcome! God bless you and yours as well!
They are only becoming more common now due to the aquisition of Chigo air conditioning by carieer who had the patent on the design. So the patent is available to more subsidiaries now. The downside of the saddle type is three things.
1. It needs a condensate pump to pull up water condensate and put it in the outside section to drain.
2. If the condensate pump is overwhelmed or fails you'll get water leaking into the room.
3. You need to pull the plug on the inside unit and drain the water the pump can't pull without losing its prime at least once a year.
Midea's U removes all these considerations, but does block the window more and requires a support bracket so the window can still be opened and closed.
GOOD Video, but if you would have showed a watt meter while it was running, that would have been a nice touch.
Aloha Jay , seems like a good AC option ... You were photo bombed @ 7:30 And after hearing the news about the ruler & yardstick , I will no ''Longer''' invest in either of them Thx and Aloha my friend
Aloha Eddy!! Haha yeah, he couldn't resist.. 😅 To be honest when I heard that dad joke I totally fell for it! They aren't making rulers any more!? One of those times where the person needed to point out that its a joke. 😄
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@@WordofAdviceTV I confess that I wanted to run to Walmart and Staples to see if it was true. Then I thought, that can't really be, can it? So I thought about it, then I laughed out loud. I love that joke!
@kele1264 😄😄 Glad to hear that I'm not alone, thanks for the confession! 😇
Based on the reviews on Amazon, I would be concerned. It would be nice if you made an update video one year later about it's performance.
Thank you for the heads up! If there's anything interesting to report I will make a follow up video later. 👍
Agreed. If I had to guess, I would think the condensation pump is more likely to fail in this unit due to the design, leaving water trapped on the inside. I’ve been crossed between this unit and the midea.
The saddle is so much more intelligent.
I wish there were better priced and considered reliable saddle shaped.
I bought the new matter midea 12k at Costco for 279 have not installed yet but I'm really more and more annoyed they and I didn't go with the saddle.
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Good to have you here brother!! Thank you for stopping by for the new video, have an amazing weekend my friend!
Sooo crazy story. My parents bought a GE air conditioner similar to that one, but it's just an original Ac unit. Anyways I've had it for 4 years and on friday august 3rd. When i got back in the apartment, I heard a loud constant beeping noise and as soon as i went to the room i found the AC with all the lights flickering super fast with the intense beeping which was also beeping very fast in the AC, the AC looked like it was about to explode, we couldn't turn it on off, so we had to disconnected it, we tried resetting it, it ran back to normal for 15 minutes only and everytime i turn the AC on, it doesnt make the beeping noise to let you know its on anymore, anyways 15 minutes later the intense light flickering and beeping returns and the AC is making this buzzing noise like the motor didnt want to take off to cool the room so it was like turning on and off in 12 miliseconds. Yep, it was that fast. What would be the issue with that because I dont know if i want to buy another GE AC after that incident, I was terrified.
WAS TOTALLY FED UP WITH DEALING WITH HVAC PEOPLE IN MY AREA WHO REALLY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING RIGHT. RIPPED OUT MY SPLIT HEAT PUMP AND PUT IN A GAS FURNACE FOR HEAT AND LG INVERTER 2 TON UNIT WINDOW UNIT FOR AC (900 SQ FT HOUSE). BEST MOVE I EVER MADE. 5 YEARS LATER AND NOT ONE PROBLEM. PRICELESS!! THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO!!
Level? I always thought you slight tilt for drainage
I thought so too but the instructions clearly said to keep it level. Maybe I should tilt it anyway...
For horizontal sliding window, like mine, you would have to make a new glass window which is shorter in height than the original sliding door. Or a clear plastic one made at Mr. Plastics.
But remember that there will be no security.
Question: the GE saddle Style description says it is non inverter. The Madea u-shape says it has inverter. What does that mean to me as a consumer, and how do you feel about that difference?
If you select the larger sizes, 10,000 BTU+ then it comes as an inverter unit. ( amzn.to/4bpJqlA ) If the air conditioner will be used a lot, then an inverter would be a good idea. It's a bit quieter and is more energy efficient. If the unit will not be used too often, then I would rather not pay extra to have the inverter.
@@WordofAdviceTV thank you very much for your time and your answer. The room in question is about 200 square feet, so I don't need a large one. It will serve as backup if I cannot get the central air fixed, which needs a new outside fan motor. The cost of a new Central system is far beyond my wildest dreams of ever being able to pay for one. Watching your video about identifying noises of a failing system help me identify the problem, which, in addition to my financial restrictions, will serve to ensure that I never get ripped off like that. Watching your videos has given me a lot of my confidence back, a lot of knowledge, and save me a lot of money. Thanks again, very much!!!
@kele1264 You're very welcome! If the window unit is just a backup then an inverter is probably not needed as you concluded. I love to hear that the videos have been helpful for you and gave you the confidence to identify what's going on. May you get your central air fixed in the most cost effective way possible! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
@@WordofAdviceTV thanks for your wishes. I need them, believe them, and appreciate them. Thanks so much my friend!
What a nice video Men, it has all the info i needed. Good job.
Any longer! 😂😂😂
Haven't been around because I haven't had internet since last year, and I have very little data on my phone. But I just had to watch this. I bought that Madea on sale at Costco a while back. Have not installed it. I made a mistake buying it, because what I wanted was the GE saddle style. Don't know what to do with that monster now. I hope everything is going very well for you Jay! Have a great weekend!
Welcome back!! 😄 I am honored that you would invest some of your limited data into this one. Hopefully it was worthwhile! Yeah I only agree about the Midea purchase.. This design beats it by a long shot. Though I am sure they will both cool the room just fine. 😉 All is going well here, God is good! Hopefully all is good with you on your side of the world too! Thank you, have an amazing weekend as well!
Thank you !👍👍👍God bless you!!!
Thank you! God bless you too!
Nice unit! I'd never heard of them either. Will keep them in mind if ever needed. Just one question: are all these portable and window units you've shown us used in addition to a split-system central air unit? Just curious. Thanks for all your videos!!
You're welcome! Glad you liked it. If you have a central air unit, then there should be no need for any window or portable units. Unless a bedroom was added on and no ductwork goes to it.
I’ve considered this over a Mideast u shape for my moms house. Though based on reviewed I hear these are bad despite the good design intention.
I just will order the midea based on reviews
So knowledgeable thank you so much
Good stuff, been watching u for years.
Thank you! I appreciate you coming back for more videos! 😊
My concern is the condensation pump going out at some point. Where the u shape up will always be able to drain without help.
2 fan motors instead of just one as found in a standard window rattler.
A condensate pump is needed to get the water over "hump" to get it outside.
More parts...more electricity needed...more points of failure.
There's that too.. Most of these new units come with a whole lot more electronics than are really needed.
I didn't know about these. Thx.
You're welcome! Glad I could show you something new. 🙂🙂
Still wish I could find some type of AC unit that works on windows with the sideways crank style windows
Unfortunately I don't think there's anything like that yet. It would be revolutionary though!
I believe those might be called casement windows. Did you see Jay's video about how to fit a portable air conditioner (the stand on the floor type) into a sliding glass door opening? I wonder... could Jay's technique work for a casement window? Just thinking out loud, I might get a piece of birch wood, cut to fit the window, and cut again to fit the hose and it's attachment. You'd have to have a way to attach the birch to the window with an eye toward safety. I mentioned Birch because it's lighter and tougher than plywood, and much more weather tolerant. I hope this is a reasonable idea, and I hope you could make it work for you in a safe way. Best of luck.
Thanks for sharing
Been follow your Video since you were in Minesota
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You bet!
Thanks for being a long time follower my friend
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
Hmm...
Not making the 1 foot ruler and the yardstick any longer? Not making them any shorter, either, I'll bet! 😂
They should make those into a heat pump also
Yea! That would be a great option.
A classic oil-filled electric space heater is WAY more efficient, quiet, and affordable. These are the stand-alone units that look like radiators.
Neat unit 👍👍
Glad you agree! 😄
When I installed mine really quiet. 1 week later the outside compressor started being loud and causing an annoying vibration on the I side cabinet. Got the Midea 8000 btu it is super quiet so far can't even tell when the compressor cycles on and off.
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Do you think this would work on a vinyl window frame?
Only thing that needs work is the draining. If you're on a higher floor, how are you supposed to easily remove that drain plug? You can't... and then you have to tilt it which is always a risk.
I do like this design but the only problem I see for me would be the outside filter because I wouldn’t be able to reach it from my second floor.
Nice AC unit...the only problem with window units in windows that are low to the ground is that it makes it easy to break into your house....those window locks to keep the window from sliding up do nothing if someone was to just twist and pull on the AC to remove it from the window. I use window units in my rooms where the window is too high to climb thru but with my other windows that are close to the ground I use those rollable portable units where only a thin hose tray is in the window and it's quick and effortless to remove that hose tray from the window and lock the window when you leave the house.
Three words: Security Alarm System. Nowadays, unfortunately, this is required for anyone needing to protect their property. Like the old saying goes, with my current times modification, locks are for honest people. Security systems are for criminals. Sad but true.
The natural convection air conditioner doesn't need to have any power to it. I called the earthship air conditioner because of earthships using it in taos New Mexico seems to work really well.
They are a bit more expensive, then conventional a/c unit, perhaps that's why they are not so popular. Also, since they drop lower on the inside of the window, they might not fit well with furniture that might be just under your window.
Yeah you're right, the price is probably a big factor and the saddle design would actually not work on some of those low placed windows like you mentioned. Different units for different applications. 👍
The condensate sensor on the indoor portion of mine is not working. So once you get enough water on the indoor side of the unit the pumps turns on but won’t turn off when empty…so you get the FL error. Can’t be reset…not a great design.
Oh wow, haven't had anything like that yet and have been using it daily. Thank you for the heads up! I wonder how hard it is to replace that sensor..
Does the unit need a specialized outlet? Thinking of getting one so our centralized HVAC doesn’t run quite as hard as it currently does
It doesn't. Just a regular 115v outlet is needed.
I had one of those Midea ones and liked it a lot, gave it to my gram when I moved. This saddle shape seems even better.
Now if only they'd make a C shaped one for windows that open sideways.
It might not need a bracket either, just support it with those adjustable feet inside and out.
Could do a min-split instead, but those are expensive and hard to move/remove when you're done. These window units can move with you.
Agreed....we need something similar for slider windows. In the meantime, I might just have to go with a portable air conditioning unit, but they take up so much space and aren't very efficient.
Do you have to drain the water or is it self draining?
Its self draining
Would this unit be good for a sliding window?
It would work but you would need to figure out what to insert above it. Kind of like the plexiglass I did in this video: th-cam.com/video/QXVGp3VUmnE/w-d-xo.html
I don't like the extra maintenance of having to drain it if you don't use it every single day so no funky stuff will grow and smell and clog up the water filter or ruin the water pump. This is not the type of the unit you put in a window and forget. Other than that it's a nice unit as I have the 8000 BTU model
Nice, do they come in 18,000 or higher BTU’s with 220V?
As far as I know, no. It only goes up to about 12,000 and no 220v option.
I have watched several of your a/c unit videos I was just wondering if my central air unit condenser fan motor locked up could that cause my 30 amp delay fuse to blow in my outdoor disconnect and could that being locked up damaged the compressor
Yes, a locked up fan motor can cause the fuse to blow. It is possible for the compressor to have gotten damaged but from my experience, that rarely happens. Usually compressor is just fine.
How does it get the water from the evaporator to the condenser? Does it use a pump or some type of venturi effect?
I haven't taken it apart to confirm but I believe it has a pump.
It has a pump, I’d venture to say it has a switch in case it stops pumping to shut it down and not flood your home
eh what happens when the condensation happens on the front part...
I never evn knee they had saddle units!👌
Yes, same here! 😄
That is a nice unit and the price isn’t bad.
Glad you agree! I thought so too and hopefully won't change my mind later. 😅
Awesome but very pricey compare to other window sets.
It is a great design but yes, the price is up there.
can you open the window and use the screen?
You can open the window but the screen would not fit. I suppose you could simply tape it in place though.
What's old is new again. This design was done in the 1960's by ComfortAire and it was popular then and very quiet unit. Is amazing that it took China so long to copy it and put it on the market for sale. I will say this, that this unit will not last more than 5 years before breaking down and headed for recycling.
GE is a Chinese company?
I believe it is for their appliances, owned by Haier.
Where do you get the side panel for the ac unit
Thanks for the review! The kid in the window looks kinda creepy!
Does anyone know whether you get a/cs for small windows that swing upwards?
Doesn’t this design and the midea design cause black mold to form? that’s what the reviews say.
I did see a few of those comments but wanted to see for myself. I guess time will tell. Also, if the unit will not be in use for a while, the water inside of it needs to be drained out. Perhaps people neglected to do that.
@@WordofAdviceTV there are some AC units that do not have drain hole and drilling them yourself voids the warranty.
@vermontmike9800 Yeah, the manual for this unit says that as well. No drilling holes on the bottom of the unit. As for draining, it actually has a drain plug and filter on the bottom right of the unit (inside).
Wait until you try to take it out for the winter ;-)
Lol. I currently live in Hawaii so I might have to wait for a long time. 😉
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LoL... I would recommend these for people that can leave them in all year round.
Only thing holding this back is price. It's pretty pricey compared to a traditional air conditioner. Like 3x-4x the price kind of pricey.
1 BAD Caveat. The inside portion sticks out farther from the window than the old style. Say a bed up against the wall / window will have to placed further away. Sometimes 8 - 10 inches more.
This only works with vertical slide windows not side slide window
Yeah, although you could could put in some plexiglass over it like I did in this video: th-cam.com/video/QXVGp3VUmnE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6Kami0P-HBHKBuOQ
Wait for version 2.
Ah I see... Did I buy the "beta test" version?
What's this ruler, yardstick BS?! 😂 Both still available every where I look!
Lol that one totally got me too. They don't make them "any longer". The ruler has not gotten any longer than 12" in a very long time. 😄
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This thing is a "B" to set up!!!!
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Hi there! 🙂
7:29 boom! a kid appears xd
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That water is supposed to hit the coil!!!
Who wants to clean filters every week?
Something you didn't know is that this ac unit won't fit all window sills. Make sure the width of your window sill is large enough, otherwise you'll be cursing yourself forever.
Dont buy, Within one year the outside looked terrible from all the rust. It pumps water from inside to outside is noisy and prone to fail. It did cool well and most of the time pretty quite, but my compressor failed right after warrenty ran out. I replaced it with the Madia and the quality seems way better than the GE.
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👱👈is he complaining about the noise...or he's looking for the 🐎 horse of that "saddle"...😀
😄😄 I told him he could not go near the camera while I am filming but I forgot to tell him that includes outside too. 😅
From the sound outside, I believe the drain plug was not pulled. The fan should not splash water.
Come to find out it’s by design, I didn’t care for that. It’s supposed to splash water to cool the condenser coil and make the water evaporate instead of dropping. I’d honestly rather have it drip than make that stupid noise lol
Usually that is the case. But this one is designed to do that, if you look at page 17 you will see what I am talking about: shorturl.at/CMjzB
I can get used Window AC's at thrift stores for less than 50 bucks. Your AC is over 400 bucks!! Yikes!!
I can only agree. Compared to getting a used one, this is a bad deal.
@@WordofAdviceTV I would strongly prefer to go ahead and pay the price for a brand new one. That way I can be sure that there is no mold or mildew in it, it probably functions perfectly and if not I have the recourse of returning for refund or replacement. Also, a new one is only going to smell new, it won't smell like the previous owners home, for instance cigar or cigarette smoke. Also, with a used one I wouldn't know if rodents had ever made a nest in there, and chewed wires and tubes. I certainly wouldn't want that smell either. I think the point to this video, and to my buying this unit, is to introduce a new style that allows nearly full View through the window, quieter operation as heard from the inside, and likely much better efficiency.
Everyone knows you can go to a thrift store and by nearly anything much cheaper than new. But for many, the risk that it entails just isn't worth it.
It's used though. Wow what a horrible comparison 😂
But then it will break when it's 100 degrees out 5 days later 😂. You get what you pay for.
@@ArmyOne519 I have 5 of them. Been using them all for years. One in each bedroom, one in the living room, one in the music room. All working great!
It's the first time I've seen a window unit like this, very clever design. Thank you
Glad you thought so too! 🙂
Thank you !👍👍👍God bless you!!!
Thank you! God bless you too!