What Makes The Midea Duo Smart Inverter Portable AC So Special? Lets Find Out!

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[@fell5514]

Really happy to see Midea continuing to innovate with new products. With their U shaped window units and this, it makes me excited to see what they'll come up with next.

[@Emation7]

I bought this two weeks ago and it cools very well. Much better than any other portable unit that I have experienced before. The only change they need to make is to add insulation to the exhaust hose.

[@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024]

What insulation are they supposed to add that doesn't create a hazard? That insulation on flex duct is some really nasty itch causing shit

[@Mattschindig]

@@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024 You can get insulated hose covers. Only downside for a double hose design like this is you would need two of the wrap around covers that connect with velcro to fully seal this hose. I have a hose cover on my single hose and it def helps keep the heat at bay.

[@straat9066]

@@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024you know there are more types of insulation than fiberglass right? Like denim, wool, or even synthetic textiles.

[@houstontx68]

It should have come with insulation and zip ties to install. At least mine did.

[@Achabab]

How much electric consumption in 8 hours?

[@canadianrcpilot9048]

Mine came with plastic pins that snap into the window panel slides to secure them in place. No screws needed! Also the foam seals that are rolled up are meant to be installed in the window seams to securely block any air. I love mine it’s so efficient and easy to remove the unit from the window on nice days where I can open my window ! Also you don’t have to lug a standard air con unit that weighs a ton in and out of your window . Cheers

[@zahirkhan778]

Do you have a thud noise/sound when it turns on/off?

[@HistoryNerdWWII]

I bought one this spring. It is SERIOUSLY quiet, I can hardly tell that it is running. Works great.

[@Divocwax]

Yeah? In decibels please. Just so we uneducated can see.

[@HistoryNerdWWII]

@@Divocwax check the specs

[@jpenn727]

Dual vent portable AC units should be more common. They are great for emergency situations.

[@henryTech720]

Then you probably want to check out my comment on the GE saddle designed window mount air conditioner which requires no need for brackets it blocks even less window then these portable units, it's a split unit that mounts on the window by hanging down on both sides of your wall so it doesn't block window

[@mannyfragoza9652]

its great that you used a power station to see how many watts the AC is drawing. This is the exact question i wanted to know since i would be powering this unit from my DIY solar system. It actually only draws maybe 100 watts more than my 6000 BTU window A/C.

[@sir_tut2949]

Just bought this unit and it is amazing. Only tip is don't use the sticky weather stripping. It is extremely difficult to get off your window sill/jamb/etc. (learned this the hard way) and doesn't provide that good of a seal. It also doesn't make good sense for the portability of the unit. Just use the thicker non-stick material and just wedge it in to create the seal.

[@DrewReynolds]

Toshiba is exactly the same unit. Works great at my venue as a backup for medium sized rooms.

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

Midea makes them and Toshiba slaps their label on them? Or are they made in Japan?

[@Adamsocas]

@@GenkiDamaSSJnot sure where they are made, but ive read that toshiba's ac business has been purchased by midea.

[@peterc4082]

@@GenkiDamaSSJ Probably made in China. If made in Japan it would be 10x the price.

[@BradCagle]

I've had this unit going on 2 years now. It's the best. I have their U shap window unit too, it's great, but I like the portable unit better.

[@tovyaweissberg47]

Do you use it on auto mode ? First day using mine in auto it started to put out a really bad odor when it would switch over to fan only. I even went as far to take it apart and found the evaporator coil smelled but everything was clean as it was new... I cleaned it with coil cleaner put drain pan tabs and on cool mode high fan no smells... tried auto again one day and boom bad odor

[@seadoo7250]

⁠you said it's putting out 42° air. Your digital thermometer CLEARLY says 53° 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@darthrevan6]

Window units are just far more efficient than portable ones. You'll get less noise and less energy usage for your dollar.

[@zahirkhan778]

Do you have a thud noise/sound when it turns on/off?

[@BradCagle]

@@zahirkhan778 No

[@curious-homebody]

you made very good points on this unit. most portable units do not have outside intake. if the window supports it, i would opt in for the midea window a/c inverter (u-shape one).

[@str8chillaxin]

Thanks so much for sharing the wattage draw and showing us that it has a slow build up. This should work great with my older solar generator that can barely handle a 700W quick surge.

[@ssvlaunch]

Bought mine about a year ago. Works great. I also use the WiFi app to control it. It has a few functions that work better than the remote.

[@halc.2899]

I have the Danby version of this AC which I have had for a little over a month. Midea makes this AC for a multitude of brand names. I can tell you that it does cool my very high ceiling condo. I can also tell you that the nonsense about energy savings because it's an inverter with dual hoses is just that. When this baby is running in the cool mode with the fan on constant medium speed it draws a healthy 1200 watts which has put a nice sharp spike in my electric bill here in NH. It also thinks the room is much cooler than it really is so if you want to keep your space at 76-78 degrees on a 90 degree day you better start it before 11 am and set it at 68 or lower and use the constant fan function at medium fan speed(in cool mode). This is not a whole house 2000 sq. ft. ac but it does cool my 900 sq ft condo. I can't imagine what it would cost to run in the soupy southern U.S. And one more thing to be aware of....when you read the rather incomplete manual it makes you think that in cool mode it's not gonna produce much condensate(water) which is pure baloney. I use the constant drain tube into a Beckett condensate pump and out the window it goes. That pump will run at least 4-6 times during the day in cool mode. Previously I had been hauling a bucket from the second floor to empty downstairs. I do believe the dual hose in hose does work well and the exhaust side gets barely warm on a 90 degree day. Some single hose units I have seen on KZbin measure 110 degrees at the hose.

[@douglashunt487]

I have the 14000Btu Midea version. Been running in my garage for about a year now. Never once has it needed to pump the water out. And at full cooling capacity with turbo mode on , it only draws 1100 watts. Danby might be changing something else besides the logo if you have a smaller version of the unit drawing more power and producing all that condensate.

[@kewlztertc5386]

Wattage isn't the benefit of inverters. A traditional AC will consistently draw maximum wattage every time the compressor activates. Inverters on the other hand only draw maximum until the room is cooled, then lower wattage to maintain the cool. If you're experiencing high power draw, it's likely because you're attempting to cool too large of an area, or poor insulation.

[@halc.2899]

@@douglashunt487 Comments on these Midea built dual hose inverters range from producing very little condensate to lots of it. Size of space, outdoor temp and humidity and what the settings are at all involved. But for sure I am asking a lot out of this machine.

[@firstlast-pt5pp]

"inverter" means it has a direct current compressor - it can compress the same amount of an alternating current compressor at half the power - that's why the FTC US CEER for the unit is 13.8 - a window unit is typically 15 - a non-inverter consuming the same amount of power in your space will be a few degrees warmer

[@jfowler128]

Every house in Florida needs this setup for hurricanes

[@davisonthomas4697]

Exactly, why I'm here. Time to upgrade the one I have for 20 years.

[@brandontobias1338]

Because its inverter it will pull a lot of watts when its first started as the room is warm over time as it cools the compressor slows down and uses less energy so to test how long it would run for you have to do a full cycle from a hot room till its cool. then another test with a cool room as it should use less power then but nice that they are making better portable units and it looks sleek.

[@iamdenislara]

Having two hoses does not automatically mean a more efficient portable air conditioner. Some dual hose A/C actually have a lower SACC rating. Look for the SACC rating when buying a portable A/C if efficiency is what you are looking for. Also, it is worth saying that window units are waaaaaaaay more efficient than any (dual or single) portable A/C

[@flowc9372]

I think everyone knows that window units are more efficient (god knows enough people keep telling us), but portable units are still amazingly good at cooling things down (as long as you get generously high enough SACC or BTU rating for the size of the room(s) you want to cool) when you can't (or don't want to) use a window unit. I put off getting a portable unit for over two decades in my stupidly hot house because of all the negative comments I kept seeing from all the naysayers - it made me afraid I would just be wasting a huge chunk of my very low seniors income on a very expensive machine that was just going to be almost useless and/or cost too much to even use. But I eventually broke down a couple summers ago and got a portable unit in the face of yet another heat inversion forecast (and it wasn't even a dual hose unit, just a run-of-the-mill single hose model - that had been jacked up to an insane price because air conditioners were almost impossible to find after a summer of heat inversions and all the stores were price gouging), and all I can say is that I was, and still am, over the moon with how awesome it is (even with the insane price I paid - and tbh I'd have happily forked over twice what I paid, had I known how great it was going to be and what a difference it was going to make in my life). It cools my house VERY well, is super easy to move back and forth between my kitchen/dining/living room where it cools everything during the day and my bedroom where it operates at night (and it's super quick and easy to set up each and every time it's moved, day in and day out), and I am just SO thankful that I am FINALLY able to stay cool all day AND get a good night's sleep no matter how hot it is outside. I used to absolutely dread the coming of summer every year, but no more!! I've also not noticed any increase in my electrical bill (and electricity is stupid expensive where I live), maybe because I no longer have to run several fans all day and all night, every single day. AND I no longer have to keep all my windows open at night either (which is what I used to do, with fans in all my windows, to try and cool the house down a bit before the scorching sun came up again), which is fabulous from a personal safety perspective (and makes for an even more restful sleep) since I'm no longer laying awake, or waking at every sound, being constantly worried someone might come in through one of the open windows. I am, however, STILL kicking myself for spending almost 25 years being swayed by all the folks who inevitably popped up to say only negative things about portable units when they are, in fact, an honest-to-god life changer if you suffer from summer heat but can't (or don't want to) use a window unit!!

[@goldengirls0125]

This has. 12.3 seer rating . That’s very good I thought .

[@BigJeezie]

I added this to my living room today to help my older central ac unit. I’m in a mobile home in Florida. It could not keep up even after almost three hours. It’s 368sq ft. I could only get one degree of cooling and the central had no help. Returned it. I guess if I was in a newer concrete block home it would’ve been different.

[@slavonskibecar]

I just installed this machine and today it is 34 Celsius with 41 humidity. THis machine cooled large one bedroom apartment in no time. I couldnt believe how Midea perfected it on speed 1 you can barely hear it. How long this is going to last I dont know but at 41 degrees in half an hour my apartment is nice and cool. It performs as good as any window air conditioner quite impressed. I always wanted dual hose AC but didnt want 2 hoses so Midea made it one split hose which is dual hose. So far this is the AC i always needed. Easy to install

[@squidsleap]

I've had mine running daily for over 2.5yrs and I'm still very happy I bought it. It's a great unit.

[@kw_boeing]

Great video Dave! Like you mentioned, the hose setup is superior to other units.

[@JohnSmith-gq9gn]

That hose setup is very restricting in the units movement. With my unit that has a normal vent hose, I can direct the air into the bedroom, or turn it into my master bath, or towards the bedroom door. I can put a good fan in the doorway and it blows the cold air into my family dining table area where my wife and I spend most of our waking time. I wrapped aluminum tape around the vent hose to insulate it.

[@ronijusmebnme7014]

I read Midea brought out Toshiba and of course they made the same unit $100 cheaper. I purchased mine at Home Depot and is in love with this thing. My home unit went out and I am in dispute with the warranty company. In the meantime I need to cool off my downstairs which is 1200 ft.² (entire home 2400 ft.² )and it’s doing the job. I’m going to get another one for upstairs. I have the one with AC and heat.❤❤❤❤

[@mv-db4463]

I believe @3:20 that is the drain port for the HEARER and the A/C drain (if needed) is down near the bottom under the cord wrap. I also believe that unit has a "self-evaporating" process that evaporates a good portion of the A/C condensate in low to mid humid climates. In heavy humid climates A/C drainage might be needed (again) at the base of the A/C unit. Also, there is an automatic "shut-off" and and LED code on the panel if the water needs to be drained. Hope this helps !

[@mikemotorbike4283]

Dust buildup gunks up the auto drain float mechanism over time. Another reviewer unscrewed the cover and deep cleaned the mechanism. Also, problems with fungal overgrowth blocking tubes, same as fridge and mini splits. vinegar, cleaners to put in reservoir? Something to research. The worst offenders are carpet cleaners. Again, gunk which dries onto cement keeps the internal flaps from completely closing, lowering suction. Worth taking apart and deep cleaning.

[@sashineb.2114]

Drainage will be needed in high humidity areas. I collect at least three gallons of water per day during very humid weather, using the top drain and not the bottom one that is too low to be useful.

[@sinnasinna7060]

@@sashineb.2114 The directions identify the middle drain for Dry mode and bottom drain for heat. They don't mention which one for AC draining. I've been using the middle one and get about two cups of water per day.

[@sashineb.2114]

@@sinnasinna7060 Thanks. I don't have the heat function on mine, so I have the bottom and top drains. I'm using the hose with the top drain. In the very humid weather, I get about three gallons of water per day, at least.

[@brandon92889]

The box is open on the bottom, no need to lift the unit up and out of it. Just slide it up and over once you cut the straps. I was also kind of confused how you explained the benefit of the the duo hose. It has an intake and an outlet so it's not pulling conditioned air from the room to cool the condensing side of the unit.

[@henryTech720]

Thank you for this information. BTW did you know GE makes a window air conditioning unit that requires no bracket as it it's called the saddle design it's a split window unit Hardly blocks any of your window as it hangs downward on your windowsill both sides. It's opposite of the u-shape split unit by Madea, Madea unit still needs the bracket where's this GE Unit doesn't they sell its at Lowe's

[@chuckm8472]

I have the GE with the saddle design, The outside is rusting like mad and looks terrible. It cooled very good until this week and started making a terrible noise and kicked a breaker. It's a shame , other than being very heavy to install I liked it. But in my opinion quality is bad . GE said after many calls that they would replace the outside cover but they never send one saying it is on backorder. I have the Midea U shape in my bedroom and has been fawless and quite. I'm going to buy this Midea and hope it is good as my other one.

[@LucianoVasconcelos1997]

but this GE saddle design that you mention, isn't Inverter, as the Medea U-Shaped... right?

[@8788bb]

Lol. Doesn’t say on the box but you cut the straps and you can slide the box off. Little heavy to lift right out of the box. They also include a QR code inside the manual to see a KZbin video on setting up your unit. I like the WiFi setup that you can use on your phone to control the unit while you’re away from home.

[@MN-yz7bp]

You gotta tag the title better cuz this is amazing. Add like air conditioner eco Flo supported or something and you’ll get more hits

[@Mooseguy15]

I bought a 14,000 btu model a couple years back, pretty sure it’s defective, didn’t notice it at first, but if I have it on the highest fan setting, the variable compressor just stops working after a while, and will not come back on until i shut the unit off for a bit and turn it back on.

[@BloodCover]

Midea is worlds largest AC and refrigeration manufacturer in the world, Midea and Gree make about 80-85% of all mini splits globally and Midea is twice the size of Gree

[@matthewspaccarelli5007]

When you cut the straps off the box, you could then lift the box off the unit so you don't have to lift the unit out of the box.

[@pablo7336]

I keep reading reviews and comments on this unit "blowing icicles" however mine seems to be just ok. I never feel like the air coming out of it is "Icicle" cold. On hot days when we use this with external temperatures in the 90's all I can get this unit to do is cool my room to the mid/low 70's. Not sure if mine is defective or I just have unrealistic expectations

[@francosantarossa8006]

And yes. It's a great air conditioner/dehumidifier/fan.

[@tinayeo1962]

Please provide the exact model and make of the power station that you use to run this 12,000 btu aircon unit. Thank you.

[@allankirschner4166]

Have a Midea cube dehumidifier. Died after 2 summers of use. Customer support wouldn't do anything as the warranty is 1 year. This replaced a decade old Hampton dehumidifier which luckily I didn't dispose of and still works. Customer support is horrible. Called Midea North America in NJ and you have to leave a message. Needless to say no return call. Horrible customer service.

[@sashineb.2114]

Yes, Midea customer "service" is horrible. Totally agree. They're as useless as can be.

[@binauralauto3621]

After a year my Midea Duo cracked at the U pipe going to the dryer from the compressor. I cleaned up the copper, soaked it in flux, wrapped it with 12 awg and going to attempt to solder it together with a heat gun hopefully sealing the leak. Filling it with r134a.

[@Argedis]

How did it work using car refrigerant on it? I'm curious

[@binauralauto3621]

@@Argedis It still works! It cools and heats about 3/4 the cooling and heating but also uses less power. You need a peercing valve on amazon or wherever and a can or two of refrigerant from the auto parts store.

[@Argedis]

@@binauralauto3621 Intresting! I thought it would be better than the R22 or Butane these units typically use. Good to know thanks

[@binauralauto3621]

@@Argedis R22is recommended but I did not have any easily accessible.

[@ASSEENBYSB]

i have and reviewed the Hisense ac n lovn that one but i keep seeing this air conditioner u hv in my feed n im curious about this one.. looks really good n i love that the tube is black

[@andrecoleman9549]

Ahh, just a small tip. When you cut the 4 white straps, you can just lift the box off the base. You don't have to lift that 75lb ac straight up over the box lip.

[@joehammond2586]

That's impressive, seems quieter than most.

[@sinnasinna7060]

I like my unit except for a few points. 1. the duct connection to the window bracket is flimsy and a disapointment. I finally gorilla taped it 2.There is no internal only/recirculate mode for smokey conditions during wild fire season. 3. The Auto fan mode freezes up overnight so I have to power the unit off and reset it. 4. I will need to tape off the duct during the fall so bugs don't nest in it. Looking forward to heating with the unit this winter.

[@leifhietala8074]

68 strikes me as crazy low; setting it for the 72-73 I like for sleeping, I wonder what its actual endurance would be. Once the room gets down to temperature, holding it there is a lot easier.

[@diyhvacguy]

Hah my wife would have the house at 65 if she could

[@eph3-19]

@@diyhvacguy good thing she married an hvac man

[@georgeballow7028]

Great video. Especially like your thermo on the discharge air. So many applaud 60 degree air, that’s not a/c. I like 65 overnight too. Might get one for bedroom and let rest of house stay at 72. Also great for power outage. Even a stack of batteries going to drain quickly running 3 to 4 tons.

[@26-CJ]

@@diyhvacguyCan this be used in a garage and if so do they make a pass through drywall to outside flange or pipe to connect it to so the air can circulate in and out with a nice exterior vent cover so you do not see the pipe out there coming through the siding?

[@brianwt1]

You actually sleep better in cooler temperatures but I wonder how much higher your electricity bill would be.

[@Jay-pu6cu]

Did you say 49 degree air while your probe said 53.6?

[@prospero11]

My first one hemorrhaged tons of water, shutting off with the code, drained it every hour out the lower hole- put it up on a platform to more easily drain. I returned it. If you are cooling, and you are getting tons of water, either straighten your hose (as that inhibits the device to process the moisture itself out the window) or RETURN IT, ITS BROKEN. My second unit runs like a champ and has never needed draining, not once in a year and a half. I don't bother with using the heater. Word is, that is not its strong suit, especially with all the draining and exterior temperature limitations. Its SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER QUIET! Run it on low. It gently cools, quietly once it reaches near your set temp. Or the fan on Auto, as it will actually shut off when it hits the set temp. The controls are a bit wacky and you need to deal with it by adjusting to the crazy designers implementations. There is no direct control over the pump and fan, however, if you need full blast, then temporarily turn the thermostat temperature waaay down. That way it will kick in and use its full power. Readjust thermostats temp once you hit desired room temperature and let it run more quiet and efficient. Hose in hose and inverter is the only way to go. This thing does suck some air from outside your room doors or window cracks into the back of the machine, still, but not nearly as much as a single hose, making it more efficient. Still, an in window is gonna be even more efficient. Don't buy these in room portables if you can manage to insert an AC in the window, if you want much better efficiency. The Midea is exactly the same. Buyt what ever is cheapest. I never even tried the app. Keep it stupid, simple. My 2 cents. Good luck!

[@emilianons1962]

Just got it and cool really good a 31 foot × 18 foot studio

[@robynmacneil3554]

This might be a shot in the dark but I found you because I'm trying to figure out why mine is turning on and off. I'm using it for heat but before it shuts off it blows cold are and completely counteracts the bit of heat it did blow. I'm days into this and I still have no idea what is happening here lol

[@kevincawann]

Keep it up brother your better than Mikey pipes !!!!

[@wills2262]

I agree. Both are good in their own way. I like the HVAC vids, feel like I learn something. Mikey is a bit of an entertainer.

[@diyhvacguy]

Yea I love Mikey Pipes too. He has some great content and experience

[@kevinkevin9448]

Just an fyi watch Victory outdoor services he has grown his channel incredibly and also follow some cooking channels they always grow

[@catejordan7244]

I have one, works well but it is nosier than I expected. Friend has the LG duo and it’s quieter

[@Honestandtruth007]

Comparing to LG quality........ Which is Better for 3-5 years of used ❓❓❓❓

[@DwyaneWadeCounty]

It's advertised as"ultra quiet" and "almost as quiet as a library". I could still hear mine even on low fan. The sound is coming from the back of the unit. How loud is your?

[@poreric1]

I have three of these. Trying to find a way to do off grid for just my air conditioners..

[@doakes3664]

Instead of lifting the unit out of the box, could have lifted the box. The base is styrofoam and is not attached to the box.

[@ruthsenouvo3329]

I realize ounce I took it out that way too😂

[@DixonSyder420]

I live in a older mobile home i replaced my 2.5 split with 3 midea window units…..when I used a lg portable u used r8 6” to vent to the outside couldn’t feel the heat on the exhaust…..I had it sitting in a metal pan with a 120v plug in condensate pump drain tube ran from unit to pump and out of pump with the flex out the window….in nc it be humid so it condensates a lot

[@DixonSyder420]

But the midea window units lowered my power bill seems to work better…..my redneck Zone system

[@DixonSyder420]

Looks like a carrier remote

[@TheRealRenn]

Well, finally a mfg that used somewhat reasonable design criteria for the trash they have been selling unsuspecting victims for years. ->Question: how far can that flex hose be extended?

[@ks-bg5uk]

Can you give me an estimate on the dimensions of the hose hole's width and height? Thanks!

[@Divocwax]

If the compressor is inside the room, it will be inefficient and noisy. Inverters help reduce the thud when compressors start up. But you still are not down below 35 dB.

[@trev0r15]

I'm looking at purchasing this. Do you think this could be mounted thru a wall, rather than thru a window?

[@michelleevans9869]

What is the start up on the AC unit? Don’t know if my 1200w inverter could handle when the compressor kicks in. Nice review for us layman’s

[@tammyhernandez9873]

Thank you for the valuable information. Keep the great videos..

[@straat9066]

Best thing about these units is they make one with a heat function and the heat function uses the compressor instead on resistance elements.

[@diyhvacguy]

Yea I tried to get them to send me the heat pump model but they didn’t want to do it.

[@capcom4eva]

Which model has the heat pump? Do all unit with heat use a heat pump? Does this make it more efficient than resistance heating? 🤔

[@tovyaweissberg47]

I've had mine for a week now and after the first day of use it started to give off an odor similar to what an old return air filter for a central AC will smell like... it is very noticeable when running it in auto mode and it switches off the compressor to run the fan... I have gotten little to no water out of the bottom drain and the drain they say it's for humidification mode did have a little bit of water one day but none of it has ever been standing for any considerable amount of time... the Sodor started the first day of use so I've been checking it every day for the last week frequently and there's usually not a drop of condensate I live in a very dry environment.midea is cleaning I need to route a hose outside for constant draining even in Auto which is a cooling mode... I'm a chiller technician and I work around disgusting cooling towers and chill water tanks all the time and they don't even really smell... any thoughts appreciated have you noticed any odors coming from yours during fan mode ?

[@zahirkhan778]

Do you have a thud noise/sound when it turns off?

[@jvarg83]

Does this portable AC have auto-evaporation? If not, how often does the tank need emptying in high humidity like Miami?

[@davidsiemer7578]

Very well presented and explained

[@stevenshircliff393]

Great video! Just bought the 14000 btu unit last night, coming tomorrow. Have a concern, with that type of hose, can I still be able to move the unit to the right or left of the window a couple feet or so?

[@tovyaweissberg47]

Are you using in auto mode ? Mine smells so bad when running in auto. Its new... went so far to take apart and found the evaporator smelled but all was clean as it was new.... cleaned evaporator and the water I collected from the cleaning stunk... thought maybe its good because ran in cool mode high fan no smells but tried auto again one day and booom nasty odor when it would switch over to fan only when temp is satisfied.

[@DoritosResidue]

I have an lg single hose and I inulate the hose with refletix insulation. It insulates extremely well. But been looking at these mideas because of the inverter tech. I didn't even know this converts ac to dc which is amazing to me. I want to run this off my power station with solar but I have very limited space for where the sun hits for solar. My LG is a 12000 btu and it does run at about 1200 watts. Might get a midea window unit with inverter tech. Also want to use something like that for camping. Not into ecoflows solution because of the horrible experiences at a hefty price tag.

[@bassemb]

Hey thanks for the video. I have a question. My window is a slide open window (it slides to the side rather than pull up like yours). Is the dual hose flexible enough to twist 90 degrees so I can install it on such a window?

[@Mr.Mugwump]

A 90 degree adapter is provided for side sliding windows and it works well, though there are clip attachment gaps around the whole window hose assembly that should be taped over to block light and air. I use small pieces of black Gorilla tape for a good seal.

[@pt8614]

Bought it! Thanks! Will let you know how it works out when I get it.

[@capcom4eva]

Cool.

[@mikeoxlong5304]

Sooooo? How was it?

[@pt8614]

@@mikeoxlong5304 works like a charm!

[@brothermine2292]

It seems suboptimal/inefficient to have the return inlet be adjacent to the heat exhaust outlet. Because they're adjacent, I would expect some of the hot exhausted air (which is hotter than the outdoors air) will be sucked back into the return inlet. If they were separated, for example if the inlet & outlet were at opposite corners of the window, then the inlet would suck in only outdoors air and none of the hot exhaust. Is there some kind of barrier at the return inlet & exhaust outlet that prevents exhaust air from entering the return inlet? You might want to use a thermometer to compare the temperatures of the outdoors air and the air in the return inlet, to check whether any of the hot exhaust is entering the return inlet.

[@leifhietala8074]

That would be better. And still the exhaust duct really ought to be insulated because the point about it dumping heat back into the room is a valid one. Even at that, it's still far and away better than the single-hose units that take some of the room's air, use that for cooling the condenser, and then toss that air outside. It just forces the rest of the entire house to leak warm, moist air in through every joint.

[@Egleu1]

@@bluejay713 no they won't.

[@borabora4480]

@@leifhietala8074 it is not much different than a double walled thermos. more efficient yes, sufficient - probably. more thermal break options - yes. would like to see window egress for slider windows.

[@dplj4428]

2:00:their insulation answer built

[@Egleu1]

@@bluejay713 so youre saying that hot air over powers the cooling of the unit?

[@PlywoodFraternity]

Best way to drain it? I live in Houston so humidity is oppressive. Worried about drainage before I purchase.

[@georgecarrasco4356]

Yo man, where did you purchase that power generator from??? It sounds very quiet.

[@daniellovesosrs]

You should out the foam on the corners so theres a better seal.

[@chrisumali9841]

thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

[@IvoPavlik]

Are there other double-hose models on the market? Cannot find much.

[@kevincawann]

How about another new video about subcooling maybe checking capaicator etc ....Demonstrate how to do service calls

[@rjpdx]

Great video. How long can that exhaust hose extend? Could the unit be placed out far enough so the hose went up over a table two feet deep that's in front of the window?

[@moonrocketeer5964]

What about the heat mode….does it heat a room good, and how hot can a room get?

[@donde1984]

Great video question of you don't mind .. Is this system a set and froget for example if you set temperature at 73° will it stop running and when it gets hot again passing 73° will it turn on automatically??????

[@diyhvacguy]

Yep, it’s a set and forget just like a regular thermostat 👍🏼

[@donde1984]

​@@diyhvacguygreat thank you I appreciate your response peace of mind more then anything.

[@itsjuliepotts]

@@diyhvacguyis there a “continuous fan mode” so that it keeps the room cool all night but the fan never turns off?

[@mytube2013]

That power bank is huge

[@tihseht472]

Only ever get a portable ac if u have to like the window is to small for a normal one as everything he's been saying is true however the the compressor is still inside the room along with the heat exchanger i think it is what its called. (The metal back part of a normal window ac) normal ac are WAY MORE EFFICIENT n will work way better then portable ones however if u have to use portable then yes make sure its a two hose system.

[@peteepablo3035]

I have one the best portable ac unit for an apt and a single bedroom in a house!!!

[@reddyuda]

I have a Toshiba inverter unit and it looks absolutely identical to this one. Probably made by Midea...

[@helensmith8325]

thank you. first year with this one in my condo. Now it is set up (with great difficulty and lots of electrical tape to secure the hose into the window fitting!) it now makes a low rumbling noise every hour or so of running. I have seen other complaints about that. Spending almost $900... 3 stars only. very disappointed.

[@zahirkhan778]

Do you have a thud noise/sound when it turns off?

[@fish4fun354]

Looks very similar to my Dreo twincool.

[@kaisrourou9617]

Thanks for the video. How can I adapt the unit to a non-sliding window?

[@RogerOdom]

I purchased the Midea dual hose unit a couple of months ago. Works great but the filter light is lit. I have maintained a clean filter in the back but it still has the error light. Do you know if there is a 2nd filter in this unit?

[@BuddyEllis]

How many watts does it use when the compressor is running? The max I saw was 600. Was that on full speed?

[@diyhvacguy]

Correct

[@capcom4eva]

No need to drain dehumidifier in cool mode? It goes out the window exhaust? Does the dehumidifier water exhaust out the window in heat mode? Thanks! I’m looking for a dehumidifier that also heat and cools.

[@nobananaman]

What I don't quite follow is the benefit of the outside intake vs interior vacuum. Is it not better that the unit is pulling all the hot air out of the house? Theoretically over time wouldn't it work less by pulling already cooled air from the remainder of the house interior vs. pulling hot air from outdoors and trying to cool that?

[@phoenixfaction]

You’re missing the point regarding the vacuum. The act of exhausting air from the portable means you are intaking air from somewhere else, wherever that may be. The problem becomes when indoors it is let’s say 80 degrees, and outdoors is 90. Now you’re pulling in that 90 degree air from outside (since the exhausted air has to be replaced somehow).

[@nobananaman]

@@phoenixfaction So if it's bringing in hot air either way would it not be more efficient working to cool hot air (from elsewhere) that's already somewhat mixed with cooler room air vs straight hot air from the outside? I'm not being contrarian or obtuse, and genuinely interested in learning about this. In my brain it seems like cooling hotter air would be harder and less efficient.

[@phoenixfaction]

@@nobananaman it’s quite alright, I don’t take it negatively at all. So I think there’s a divergence in our thinking pattern, what I wrote was describing the pitfalls of a single hose system that would create negative pressure, thus requiring new (hot) air to be pulled inside of the pseudo vacuum. The divergence comes regarding the outside intake. It’s not what you’re referring to here, I believe. The outside ‘intake’ is only for passing air over the condenser (hot part) thus isolate those two hoses to strictly for the condenser to remove the heat from the air and to throw it out. A single hose cannot do that, and will run the air over both the condenser (hot) and evaporator (cold) portions. A dual hose will be strictly there for the purpose of bringing in and then exhausting air only for the condenser. What this does is ensure that the inside ‘vacuum’ is truly a vacuum and not a pseudo one, as the process that occurs with a dual hose is now: 1. Inside hot air is drawn over the evaporator (cold), 2. Pushes out into the room as cold air, ***important*** 3. The dual hose is only responsible for moving outside air over the condenser (much hotter than outside air), and spitting it back out again. This ensures that you have a true vacuum indoors where no air is leeched in via negative pressure, and you’ve taken care of the hot condenser by dedicating two hoses to cooling it. I hope this elaborates further and makes it a little more clear.

[@johnw4985]

I see this is a Duo Hose, BUT the " Duo Smart Inverter" is that a double compressor like on the LG ?

[@CineBrew]

My apartment has a circular exhaust port for a portable AC. Will this still work with an adapter or something or do I need to get a unit with a circular hose?

[@thediplomat3137]

Will this unit pull air from outside into the room during any of its functioning? We have just discovered a waste water processing plant near where we live and we are looking at an AC unit that we can use instead of the house AC unit. Toxic gases from the plant are coming into the house and it's more intense when the home AC is running so we are looking for an alternative system like this Midea. We just want to check it's not going to draw in the air from outside the house that smells of hydrogen sulphide from the sewage plant

[@I3ra]

According to the instructs it says to install the panel with the hose cutout at the top of the window. Your video shows it at the bottom; not sure how important that is.

[@budmartin3344]

Great video. i would like to know how flexible the hose is and how hard it is to guide the hose if you have windows that slide side to side.

[@diyhvacguy]

Oh I actually gave this unit to a friend and he installed it in a side window and it twists very easily!

[@budmartin3344]

@@diyhvacguy Thanks! Costco has a similar unit but with heat pump too on sale for only $449, so I just want to make sure I can easily use it with sliding windows.

[@handsomerube]

@@budmartin3344Yes I also have the version from Costco-two of them actually. One is in a window that opens vertically like in this video. The other is in a bedroom where the windows open horizontally. It has a separate kit for mounting in windows that open horizontally. The only caveat is that you need to align the unit and hose to where it exhausts because there is not much flexibility with the hose in relation to the position of the unit. I’ve had mine for a couple months so far and they’ve been lifesavers in this summer heat.

[@AP-qu8sl]

I don’t have a window in the room. Can I use a bucket to collect the water? If yes, how big?

[@Hi-levels]

Dual hose + inverter + heat pump. Makes it special

[@Achabab]

How much electric consumption in 8 hours? What temperature you use?

[@Hands-onNow]

What about water draining? How did you handle that?

[@mitchgordon6463]

I was looking at getting this unit but my windows slides to the side. Can that vent hose rotate so I could put the windows panel in and connect the hose?

[@chefboyahdi]

It does come with a sliding window adapter

[@diyhvacguy]

Yes it does, in fact I gifted this to my brother in law and they installed it on a side sliding window. The flex will swivel up and down no problem.

[@mikeg8319]

Theres a 2 piece adapter that comes with it, he pulls one of them out at the 1:10 mark.

[@rj.parker]

It has an add-on part that effectively rotates the connection 90°. However, the connections on the plastic parts, including the part he shows are poorly made with plenty of gaps and holes.

[@Bloozguy]

So, I'm wondering how bringing hot humid air from the outside is better than drawing in the already cooler drier air on the inside ? What am I missing?

[@clintbliss2046]

Pumping air out of the house to cool the condenser means hot outside air has to be drawn in through any cracks to replace it. A dual hose stops that by drawing outside air to cool the condenser and then expelling it back out.

[@209izruff]

Is yours loud? Mine sounds like a loud refrigerator. I’m not talking about the blowing

[@josephinepeters5040]

This sliding window goes up and down. What if you have one that goes from right to left? Can the hose turn to that angle? Thank you for the video!

[@Mr.Mugwump]

An adapter piece is supplied for that purpose.

[@amandalee6616]

It is normal for this unit to cool for a few minutes and then just fan for a few minutes and then continue this cycle? Just different from the last unit i had that continuous cooled.

[@gamingwolf4553]

The power station you using, would you provide the exact model please