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I needed a new window AC unit and started to research my options. I ran across the Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner and the claims and reviews almost seemed a bit too good to be true. So I decided to buy a unit and do a side-by-side comparison with a standard window AC unit so you can see the difference. I am impressed to say the least 👍👍
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My New Favorite Window AC Unit (Midea U-shaped) -
Nothing beats the sound of a loud ac Puts you right to sleep
Had one for the last year and it’s hands down the best we’ve ever had. It’s efficient, can make the room absolutely frigid, and it’s as quiet as a whisper.
If you don’t want to screw into the windows you can always use wood blocking to make a homemade window lock without needing to drill holes
This is the best AC I have ever had, it's even quitter than my fan! I have Three. You absolutely need one if you live in Texas.
One thing that bugs me is that in my area (Oregon) nearly all houses built in the last 50 years have glider windows, so the window units require a DIY panel
I picked up one of these units, Costco had the 12k BTU for $299. Fantastic recommendation, I am shocked how quiet this unit runs and how well it cools our large room.
A major benefit/consideration is reduction of outside noise, like traffic, children, construction, etc. Regular a/c units are essentially hollow inside, allowing outside noise to pass right through them. At least that it is the way with my Frigidaire units. But on all of them, the thin, plastic accordion panels are worthless to muffle outside noise.
Energy efficiency isn't just a matter of how much electricity it uses within a given period of time, but how quickly it cools down the space. If it cools down the space quicker than the older style unit, then it doesn't have to run as long to get the same result, so therefore a larger energy savings over time.
That looks like a really cool design for people who live near busy roads and don't want to have their window open so much with a normal window unit.
We live in the heart of Texas out in the country. As our old A/C units go out we install window units. But we install them in a ceiling level box inside. The box includes a tray and drain. Outside all one sees is a 16x16 in vent cover and the end of the drain. We wire a receptacle under it so when the unit is installed it's plug comes out along side the receptacle and plugs in. The box frame is screwed together with 2x2s and one 2x4 at the front. And two angled plumber's tapes for strength. Enough of the unit sticks out so the front can be taken off, but the unit is otherwise completely sealed. The box except the front are usually finished sheetrock. The front is four pieces of B/C 1/2 plywood that are siliconed where they touch. Each house has several of these, each on a different circuit breaker. We have had no troubles. They work better than when the unit is taking up a window; and very little water comes from their drains. And the electricity cost to run them is less than the original large single units that ran cold air through floor vents. When a unit goes bad we fix it ourselves which saves us tons. We have done this to 6 homes and everyone is happy with these "boxed in" A/C units. But of course everyone should do their own research and design if they like this idea.
I just installed a Midea 12,000 BTU unit in my living room. The only reason I got one so big is that it was on sale and was less expensive than the 8,000 and 10,000 BTU units! It is VERY quiet and cooled down the room quickly. I had to use wood block shims since my window is about and inch wider than the max extensions on the side brackets, but I'm pretty handy so that was a minor problem. The only problem was that it was so big that I had to get my son to come over to help me lift it into place. I am 70 yrs old so... I had already installed my other two smaller units (bedroom and kitchen) but this was about the easiest I've ever installed one before (except for the heavy lifting)!
I've had one of the Midea units for over a year now and I love it. The thing is a beast and even when it's cooling at 100%, it's not loud. It has crazy-impressive cooling and the app features/controls are fantastic. It's a great unit.
I remember when they were first announced - seemed cool, but I didn't know about mini splits so nowadays I think it's really impressive.
I have a 4400 sq ft home in Texas and the summers here are no joke. I do have central air but it's not economical to turn on the entire central air just to get a few rooms cold. Plus, other people find the temp I like to sleep in too cold so my bill was really high in the summers. My son's room upstairs runs hot for some reason so we got him a LG dual inverter 8k BTU AC (the smallest they had in this line) and I have it on a schedule every evening which is sweet! When I tell you he likes it cold, I mean, 60 degrees cold.
Thank you for the video. I have to give you credit for being brief, concise, to the point and leaving out any unnecessary talk, being respectful of the viewer's time!
I bought 2 12,000 BTU units last spring to try and cool a 2 storey home at 1750 sq. ft. as a bridge until we can install a heat pump, and they do a really good job when paired with a couple of strategically placed Vornado fans. Definitely run on the quiet side and my monthly power bill seems about inline with what I was hoping for, given how often I run them.
FYI. The slope issue you talked about is dependent on where the drainage hole is located. My Frigidaire units' drainage hole is located closer to the units' front where a slope wouldn't work, allowing condensation to accumulate and ultimately cause corrosion or buildup of grime and debris.
I worked in a place that used window mount heat pumps. I look forward to these AC companies coming out of the stone age to produce window mount heat pumps on a wide availability. At present you have to really dig and filter out the phonies that use heating elements instead of using a switchable heat pump.
This would be a no brainer for me if I had this style window. Worse decision I made when building our house was installing Casement windows. They offer no benefits and don't easily lend themselves to AC. This seems like a very nice well thought out AC with a more secure mounting system. I'm going to give a serious thought to replacing 2 of our bedroom windows just to accommodate this AC. Thanks for the video as I've never seen these before.