How To Unbox, Put Together, And Install In Window The Midea 5000 BTU AC MAW05R1WWT

[@topfin8441]

I have been asked this question numerous times, so let me address it as a whole. It is safe for the ac to be wet when it rains. The ac it self pulls moisture out the air, removes humidity, and turns it into water that is dispensed around where the outside fan spins. The water benefits the ac by the fan sloshing it around. It makes the unit run bettter overall if some water is being sloshed around and being dispersed on the condenser. One thing I will note is that if it rains heavily and it’s in the ac’s direction too much water might build up and cause the fan motor to bog when starting up so if it becomes a problem you might want to turn off the unit until it stops raining to not stress the fan motor. Also I recommend taking off the whole metal casing and washing the inside of the ac every 2 years. Another thing is you want to make sure the ac is angled slightly downwards just a tad bit down the back end that’s out the window so it can properly collect and not too much build up on the hottest days when it has to pull a ton of humid water out the air.

[@toekneeb4277]

So this unit does not drain the moisture out of the drain holes ?

[@topfin8441]

@@toekneeb4277it does not have any drain holes

[@google12greekmythsthatprove.]

Thanks dude Also it comes with only (one) bracket for the window. You did not lose the other one😊

[@btd2516]

TIP: immediately after unboxing, and before installing the other parts, plug it in and let it run for 5 or 10 minutes to make sure it actually works. This way if you have to take it back to the store, you don't have a lot of pieces to take back off and repack. I learned this the hard way.

[@stasiaaagirlll]

Great tip!

[@pipkinhillfarm2510]

Wish I had seen your comment before I installed a brand new one that short cycles and won’t blow air.😅

[@nipton3028]

🐐 tip

[@ms.g3130]

Great idea, thank you!

[@ilvr0se68]

I did what you said and it ran fine. Then I spent a couple of hours installing it and it ran for a few hours and then just quit. Now I have to take it back after I uninstall it. Fun.

[@AngelaRoseTV]

You saved my life tonight I just got my ac going after being without air all summer and I had this for a few days now and I don’t know how to do anything mechanical and have severe anxiety around following written instructions idk why but I avoided it and said I’d wait til my dad could come do it but today was ungodly hot and I needed it done and I just found this video and did it and I feel so amazing and empowered .. I’m a single mom recently divorced .. and this just did more for my self esteem than anything has in years as silly as that sounds. You’re a good person!! Thank you

[@EagleLogic]

Nicely done! Confidence builder for sure! 💪😎

[@EagleLogic]

We are moving into a 1400 sq ft. Home (two story). I’m debating how many of these I should buy. Are you happy with the cooling?

[@andreaschmidt1532]

OMG, me too. The instructions for my unit is just on a on sheet of paper and so not great at showing pictures (you know the kind). I've been stressing because I couldn't get the panels on correctly fitting in the window because I had the top rail on backwards 🤦🏼‍♀️😡.

[@ChicNuggetu]

@@andreaschmidt1532My instructions didn’t even tell me about the four slots for the accordion piece so I feel you!

[@user-vk6ti8gx2f]

Very helpful! My wall unit broke and I had to run to Walmart at 9pm for a small window unit to use until it gets fixed. Watching this video was much easier than reading directions after a long day.

[@catjalapeno]

Thank you so much for this!!!! I got this ac 2 years ago and my brain went numb when I put it in this year. I knew it looked wrong, so I’m so glad I found your video. Perfect instructions!!! The way I had it in, looked like a 2 year old did it. Plus I had the side panels on the wrong sides, among other super mistakes 😂 You rock!

[@graycenfiles5928]

You just helped me and my husband out so much!!! Our air unit went out today and we just installed our window unit just now using your video! Ugh life saver!

[@ohiorunaway]

Ours didn’t come with an instruction manual. Your video was a lifesaver!

[@justinsacker2186]

Your video was a life saver! I hate reading directions. Thanks man

[@countrygirlinwoodscountryg9882]

Thank You, Thank You! I'm an older lady and have been stressing over putting mine in. After watching your video I feel stress free and my confidence on completing the task is built.

[@marizee2660]

One of the best tutorials I've seen, and now I feel confident that I can install this! Thank you!

[@andreaschmidt1532]

I agree, but he should have shown the bottom portion of the unit inside the window. 😊

[@ms.g3130]

This video really helped a lot. My AC went out, and you are totally correct about box fans only blow out hot air when the weather is hot outside and your AC isn’t working. Thanks again for the video!

[@krystalsara58]

Thank YOU SOOOOOOO much. Over a year ago, when I moved into disabled housing, I took the sides off my airco to clean (they were nasty). Now that I'm ready to use it I had totally forgotten how to put them back on. It got up to 85 degrees in here last summer!! Not this year thanks to you. Whoo hoo

[@signsofautumn1]

You’re the first video that came up when I came home with my a/c. I have central air, but they put the 1000# or more unit in our attic!!! Really! I didn’t realize that when I bought the house, because so couldn’t pay attention with my two kids at inspection. So it’s like going into hell changing the filters and for some reason, they’re always dirty. I imagine sue to my dogs and cats hair. It’s so hot up there you start to pass out without an ice towel wrapped around your head. Anyhow you’re video is great! I love how you show us as you go. You don’t edit the parts out where you’re trying to figure out how to place the bracket. It helps me to see how to not make that mistake. I also love how easy you’re to listen to. You’d make a great teacher with how simple you tak about everything. My favorite part was•••• when you dropped the screw and said 💩you made it realistic 😄cause I’ll be saying the sam etching when I drop a screw or maybe worse. Thank you so much

[@bridgetdemastes3563]

I've been trying to do this for about 2 hours by myself and this video about to have me do it in 10 minutes smh 😂

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

Welcome to class! I myself am a graduate of KZbin Tech University. Just got my masters in arborist tree climbing. Picked up my doctorates in calligraphy. Working on my doctorates in true criminology and graduated top of my class in construction. 😂

[@sherripendarvis4537]

Thank you so much 😊

[@smedleybutlerret.8246]

I bought the relatively small box from a big box w/hopes of escaping this oven I call home but as I continued to delay the temperature forced me to face the manual… thankfully I stumbled upon your video & made my escape into arctic bliss!

[@matthewward8945]

This was incredibly helpful, thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to help us out!

[@Godishere247]

This is really awesome thank you so much I actually just bought this air conditioner myself and what you are doing to help. People is truly awesome thank you again.

[@sap3338]

Hello from Las Vegas, NV where it’s 107 outside & 97 degrees inside- AC gave out this morning! Thanks sooooo much for the vid! You’re doing the Lord’s work lol! ❤

[@the333ryan]

Flawless instructions, they helped me install this exact unit properly. I ended up shoving paper towels in the side panels since the gaps were already pretty small, but the insulation is surprisingly good from doing that. I can safely say this indeed is easy to set up and use.

[@tomdee3981]

Nice work. I never drill. Use black 3M duct tape around side panels. To keep window locked down jam a 6 inch wooden dowel on each side up top. I wonder how many people actually use that hardware and drill these holes. Maybe nobody? 5%? Enter your guess here now and lets find out!! lol

[@ChicNuggetu]

Omg thank you for the accordion piece! I appreciate the the walkthrough! I had my stuff on right but I didn’t insert it into the four slots. So it was really helpful to see that. Thank you!

[@beardy7124]

Nice job. I haven’t done this in years and wanted to refresh my memory.

[@mesquitelanefilms4742]

your video was very handy. my non-mechanical son and I were trying to figure it out on our own. I could t understand how to attach the side curtains to the AC since it’s been over 14 years since I put a window unit in. your video was very useful. i would say it it run for a few minutes though after unboxing because ours had a funny smell for a few minutes 😆

[@user-mf7bw1rr9u]

Wow that’s nice teaching,I just got my fixed now ,by watching this video

[@LEMATTOFFICIAL]

You the man! Those instructions are awful much thanks from upstate NY

[@sherekawalker4355]

Great video, just brought my AC last night from Walmart, did not set-up properly. Great help with this video.

[@cmoney9574]

Thank you, gave clear instructions and yes it was simple.

[@sandymurphy2409]

Your a life saver !! Thank you so much for Demonstrating! My Daughter tried tell me over phone I couldn't figure it out!!! Again Thanks Sweetie!!

[@monicamontalvo9154]

Thankyou so much, my dad and I already installed the Air conditioner successfully. my window is different but we did it well. =)

[@caseymccollum575]

You helped me out, man! Thank you!!

[@catherineabramson5460]

Thanks for your help! I'm in my 70s and have Covid. This was the time my central HVAC went out, of course. I bought this as a stop gap. Naturally, I got everything backwards and upside down. Followed your instructions and at least I have the Temps down below 80. Thanks, really.

[@manuelcopado2711]

Andaba bien encabronado porque alch no entendía las instrucciones y vi tu vídeo y me llegó la iluminación Buen video 😸❤️

[@user-xo8qc9je5w]

Thank you so much bro, as an 18 year old helped me a lot .

[@justinm3259]

nice job; look at you helping out the people

[@Euphoriaragdollblood]

Definitely helped! I live in texas and it's already in the 90s in Feb. My place cools the other side of the house great.....my room and kitchen it's always hot so I got one and was so confused. Directions....garbage. so thanks.

[@Master-baiter2]

Good stuff, I just bought one and it’s coming in tmrw. Living in a railroad studio in Brooklyn and the bedrooms ACs been shoot, don’t have any tools but hopefully I can make it work

[@rellsolomon9824]

Thank you my brother for showing me how to install a air conditioner I just finished so thank you for this brother

[@SamieBower]

Appreciate you king. Works for 2024 model at Walmart yall lol

[@marceamccombs7490]

Thank you so much for your help , May God continue to bless you

[@Earth_To_Luna]

thanks for the video you're a lifesaver

[@spaghettibit]

Thanks a ton man that really helped me! 😊

[@denisewilson4449]

You did a great job you were very clear and I learned right along with you thank you❤

[@javiercenturion3809]

Thanks for the video. Quite helpful!

[@rickmann6393]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@JocelynGray1986]

Thanks for this video so much

[@marioahu5000]

Great video, thanks!

[@drill7846]

0:23 honest as always Mr. Topfin

[@neirod]

Thank you this saved me so much time bc the instructions were not making much sense.

[@dt1133]

Nice video. Thank you!

[@Marylandfisherman]

Very helpful thanks dude

[@kahloso]

Thank you so much this video was so helpful! ❤️

[@unckle_ant]

Thanks bro this def helped

[@shaynajohnson3238]

Thank you sooo much!! So helpful and boooo to your HOA!!!

[@FDSender]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@rhmomom]

Thank you .... couldn't figure out the side panels.....we use it in an outside cat shed, so the windows are smaller but some duct tape and it works good enough....😂

[@lucasmarrero2544]

lol idk but I love this guy!❤

[@Raffita.rico87]

Thanks a lot brother!!

[@theseus5559]

It helped man thanks

[@Txguy998]

Thanks to this it was Easy as 1 2 3

[@veexiii]

Was waiting for this video!

[@topfin8441]

Let me know if you have any other questions

[@veexiii]

@@topfin8441 alright thanks

[@veexiii]

@@topfin8441 I do have a question the top part to keep the window from sliding up u just unscrew it and recrew it back in whenever u put up your ac right?

[@topfin8441]

@@veexiii sorry for the late reply. If you are talking about the hardware that secures the window from opening yes you need to take it out and re screw it each time

[@veexiii]

@@topfin8441 thanks

[@leomalinda2467]

Thanks for the info man

[@mcflurry7479]

thanks so much man!

[@bsl17]

Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏

[@jmaydon7207]

Great video thanks

[@dennisdixon2118]

Like those shorts dude

[@bakerfamily5352]

This helps, thank you

[@chavonnehart1769]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful and much better than the instructions that were included. 😊

[@Wizheadpluto]

Thank you!

[@mixedexception1374]

Thank you!😊

[@tenzinlama7310]

Thank you so much

[@ArturoEspinosaAldama]

Hi, this was super-useful to me, as the equipment does not come with an installation manual. I had to do my own thing since my window shuts horizontally and is kind of narrow (just 2 extra inches on either side after the conditioner is put), but it was good to know how the whole thing is supposed to be put together. I'm still missing the sun shade. Did you ever put some shade above the conditioner to protect it from the sun?

[@sbond1963]

Thanks for the video. I’m just wondering that top bracket that gets bolted on the AC. Does the window actually fit all the way down into it? Or is the window too wide and it kind of hits the back bend the bracket?

[@machae2869]

Thank you

[@lauradragoo6116]

I set it to 65 at night. I like it really cold.

[@sheepdog-kp9hb]

Thanks

[@MJ.401]

Does the unit have to be set on an angle? Reason being I want to know how it drains.

[@topfin8441]

Yes it needs a very slight downward angle outside to keep the water flowing towards the back, keep the water from sloshing around, and being resprayed back onto the coil to keep the unit working better and cool

[@xtins]

The ac have openings on the outside parts that I can see the inside, like the fan etc, if it rains will it cause an electrical short circuit?

[@topfin8441]

No. In fact it works with water. Air conditioners remove water from the air,and deposits on the bottom of the metal pan. Rain does not affect the eletronics

[@darwingdelarosa372]

Excelent 🫡

[@theodorecarbajal2975]

Do these drip alot? Is there a drain hole?

[@hollybooth989]

We JUST installed our MAW05M model window unit last night and waited til this afternoon to turn it on....Its the model that has dials not digital and i am not used to a/c's at all so idk what im really doing....but I have looked EVERYWHERE for answers for some questions I have.....do i need to turn it off at any time to let the motor rest??? Is it ok to have it running even at night??? My window unit isn't digital so does that mean there is no thermostat??? I have all these questions and can't find anyone or any forum that can answer them...

[@topfin8441]

It is meant to run constantly you never need to turn it off all air conditioners need to run constantly throughout the day to provide cooling and the dial 1-7 is the thermostat 7 is the coldest 1 is warmest so u have to play aorund with it and put it around 5-7 to see which setting feels the most comfortable to you that is around the 70s to high 60s

[@damarismacias8686]

Can you show us how to set the timer ?! Plz

[@johannahernandez7925]

Is the Ac Unit any good ?

[@lauradragoo6116]

How do you use the controls cause I must have put something wrong cause it would go off when it got cold and then come back on but by then I was sweating?

[@user-gi5xw2ul6d]

What is the total width when expanded? I have a 40” ish width window . Wondering if this unit would fit

[@topfin8441]

23-36 is the min-max window width you can fit this unit in. You will have to add something on the sides for gap

[@tomchew3174]

Thanks for the video. My windows is only 17 inches wide, and technically I know the company says it has to be 23 inches wide to install this unit. However, the dimensions of this unit is 16 inches, so if I don't add the side panels, it will fit. Is there any reason why this can't work? Also, my window is a horizontal sliding window. What would be the best way to secure this unit in my window? Thanks for your help.

[@topfin8441]

When they say minimum 23 inches that means with both side panels installed and collapsed completely towards the unit and even having only one would be too wide for your window. You must install it with no side panels and find a way to fill in the remaining inch gap whether it piece a piece of wood, insulation or what ever you can improvise with.

[@kimlopez7763]

So mine blew air for about 1 hour and a half . And then it turn itself automatically. Does it do that ? Or did it stop working . Idk if it was on test mode or what. It hasn’t turned on in 7 hours idk if its on a timer

[@alexwhite3158]

I know this might be a stupid question but my window is a bit wider , it’s 52 inches wide, can I still install it into the window?

[@topfin8441]

No max is 36 inches you gonna have to put like boards on the side of the gaps or something

[@humanforotherhumans]

I bought this but my window open left to right instead of top to bottom. Any advice?

[@topfin8441]

This ac was not designed to be put in that style of window. The only way it would work is if you built a wooden frame around the ac and put it in the window but it would be a whole wooden ply board it would look kinda ugly but that’s really the only way you can put that ac in that window. You can cut a whole that fits the unit in a piece of board and make sure the board fits in the window. Other than that the only other option would be to buy a portable ac which is double the price and not as good but the tube and frame would fit in the window and close.

[@jackiegutierrez549]

Do I need to put in all the hardware? I noticed you didn’t have the other screws in

[@topfin8441]

Go to 7 mins and 17 mins in for all that information separate intervals cover that but long story short it depends if you want to or it does not fit snug in the window or feels weak and you don’t want it accidentally falling out or dumb people opening the window and it falling out or a kid, has gaps that the side panels won’t stay solid and keep falling in

[@maechanel366]

i’m in the basement and the windows are rather small would u recommend ? or another unit

[@topfin8441]

Depends how many square feet the basement is

[@RozeCaliVids]

Is it possible to install this type of ac to a casement window?

[@topfin8441]

Sorry for the late reply, but it depends. It will need special installation and people cut a hole in a board that would fit that kind of window and put the ac in the middle of the board and seal it and put it in the window. In my opinion that is ugly, and not sure if you can make the window open all the way so the ac can stick out or not. In that case, people tend to turn to portable ac for those kinds of windows. They are double the price, bulky, and don’t work as good as a window ac, gut they are better than nothing in that kind of situation.

[@RozeCaliVids]

@topfin8441 thank you for your time! All the best

[@abriannacobarris]

I just bought mines today & I kept it at the lowest temperature making the room so cold at first the sound was going in and out high and low then it suddenly stopped blowing air. Do you ever have problems with yours now if so what do you do to fix it ?

[@topfin8441]

Is it not turning on any more?

[@abriannacobarris]

@@topfin8441 no . I just exchanged it for another one .

[@lizbethrivera104]

Friend, do you have a video where you drain the air? , I just bought this air

[@topfin8441]

How would you drain the air?

[@muskaankhurana3623]

Looking to buy a window ac, do you still recommend Midea?

[@topfin8441]

Yes I still recommend this unit if you want the eletronic control panel.

[@shakiraramos8053]

Do you keep it on fehrenheit or Celsius ?

[@topfin8441]

You keep it on based what your country uses. in America it’s Fahrenheit. Only 2 counties in the world use Fahrenheit. All others use Celsius. Unless you like to use Celsius anyways

[@Shad0wX]

FM

[@chrisrhodes9423]

Not all heroes wear cap

[@skinnypeen8845]

Quick question how do you deal with rain with this AC?

[@topfin8441]

I have been asked this question numerous times, so let me address it as a whole. It is safe for the ac to be wet when it rains. The ac it self pulls moisture out the air, removes humidity, and turns it into water that is dispensed around where the outside fan spins. The water benefits the ac by the fan sloshing it around. It makes the unit run bettter overall if some water is being sloshed around and being dispersed on the condenser. One thing I will note is that if it rains heavily and it’s in the ac’s direction too much water might build up and cause the fan motor to bog when starting up so if it becomes a problem you might want to turn off the unit until it stops raining to not stress the fan motor. Also I recommend taking off the whole metal casing and washing the inside of the ac every 2 years. Another thing is you want to make sure the ac is angled slightly downwards just a tad bit down the back end that’s out the window so it can properly collect and not too much build up on the hottest days when it has to pull a ton of humid water out the air.

[@dawnmontana622]

How long is the cord? Thanks

[@topfin8441]

The window ac should be about 5 feet or less from the outlet in window. When you plug it in the outlet, only have the ac plug dedicated to the outlet, don’t add another electronic. Do not use extension cords like the orange ones. They sell a special ac extension cord that can be purchased separately if more length is needed.

[@trentbukovich4109]

Is it supposed to sound like a lawn mower

[@wralford]

How do you set Constant Fan?

[@wralford]

Actually, the manual says that when set in Coor or Dry mode, by default the unit is set at Econ, which means the fan is automatically turned off once the compressor cycles off. Turning off the Econ mode will keep the fan on.