How To Install a U-Shaped Midea Window Air Conditioner

[@TheMarcball]

Thanks, followed in your steps and bought one today here in Kitsap WA, I thought you are a credible and trustworthy gal, having followed your YT on and off for maybe 10 years. Enjoy !

[@darbinorvar]

That's great to hear, so nice to have your support!

[@Kusa2024]

Best tutorial on this Midea U shape air conditioner. I really appreciated it!

[@andrewmortimer3317]

I have not seen a window ac with the variable speed like a mini split. That is a nice feature. I can appreciate having the multiple zones instead of cooling the entire house down. I like a cold bedroom but there is no need to chill the rest of the house.

[@darbinorvar]

I agree, creating individual zones is a nice thing! So much more affordable than cooling down the whole house, and everybody are happier :)

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

I just installed one exactly like this (Midea 8000btu). I love it! It's very quiet and the cooling is fantastic. This is my second smart AC and I'll never go back to a non-smart AC. Great video BTW. Very thorough. I wish you had made it a week ago LOL

[@darbinorvar]

Thank you so much and I'm sorry for my timing ;)

[@MundiTaurus]

@Darbin Orvar ... You put the sticky foam on the side foam backward. The part that wraps up (2") and to/on the bottom, the 2" side is supposed to be on the unit side, not the window side. TIPS: Move the unit out/back enough, so the window just barely misses touching the unit. That will allow more room/fit for a custom-made screen (if one has to be made). Depending on the window, it may be more cosmetically pleasing and may seal better, to buy 1"/2" sticky foam to put on the bottom of the window, instead of the supplied (flat) foam. There is a new solar mini-split that is excellent. Can't remember the name. Maybe you are familiar with it?

[@AstroKidLo]

Yeah she did. I did it like that on the outside and learned the hard way that it’s not how it goes

[@thernsa]

I prefer the unit to be located inside the room as far as possible. This allows my window shade to lower to the bottom of the U groove.

[@scotttovey]

I seen an n shaped unit as on this the Old House channel not to long ago. It's designed so that the external compressor and internal fan unit, sit below the window frame on either side of the wall. A better solution for locking the window would be a 1 inch dowel rod that can be removed in case an emergency evacuation situation arises.

[@darbinorvar]

I think the one you mean is a saddle style AC. I was looking at those as well. They're quite nice, but a little more money, (especially if you're looking for a known brand) which is why I decided to go for this one which has the same functionality.

[@scotttovey]

@@darbinorvar Those styles are certainly a lot more secure than the old box style.

[@ScottSato-d6i]

Do you think it would be possible to install this into a wall rather than a window. I already have a hole in my wall from an existing AC unit.

[@connienoland8400]

If you hung a curtain on that window, could you tuck it behind the unit to block as much light as physically possible? I need it to be pitchblack in my room durjng midday cuz i work overnights.

[@johnford7847]

I was not familiar with this design and its advantages. Thanks for sharing.

[@darbinorvar]

Thanks John! I didn't know about them either until quite recently.

[@dog2bert]

Why does your whole house generator not power the AC?

[@tfrancisdo1]

How far does this stick out from the window on the interior side of the room?

[@Jeff-rz6kr]

Mine arrives in a few days. Do you think it is necessary to screw the bracket into the window frame if installing on a third floor where there is no risk of breaking in?

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Pretty cool

[@jscottcory]

Thanks for the informative, easy to understand, and accurate instructional video. The Midea U-Shaped Window Air Conditioners are wonderful appliances. But the printed and video instructions are very confusing, IMO. Yours are not. :)

[@darbinorvar]

Haha thanks!

[@EdwardIglesias]

This is timely as my AC is dying. It works but I have to unplug it to turn it off and it's stuck where it is as far as modes and settings go. For a while only the remote worked but not the panel buttons. I might end up with one of these.

[@darbinorvar]

Oh no, time for a new one!

[@jimcrawford9767]

That is pretty cool. 🤪

[@srairmand]

I wish garage doors would fit it the gap. It'd be great in my shop.

[@cwedenfield]

my window is 46" long the bracket is to short need a video make to size the window length is overside than 36#

[@lilia8138]

Molded in 3 months in the area where you can not get.

[@billyhill101]

Cool

[@darbinorvar]

Hi Billy!

[@WalterRiggs]

I would prefer one like Doc installed (How To With Doc) that hangs off the sash and leaves most of the window available for light. Also, how do you have a General and it doesn’t support your house AC? Wild

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I think that the MrCool Split AC unit is a much better option. This one is very complicated and seems quite heath robinson.

[@davewilco822]

if your power goes off the last thing you want to use up battery power on is AC!

[@darbinorvar]

I'd say that depends on how big your battery bank is + incoming solar and how hot it is.