The COLDEST And QUIETEST AC Unit Ever Made! Still Use Your Window!

In this video I show you how to install the Midea U Shape AC - the coldest and quietest window AC unit ever made! I will also go over its features and put it to the test! For me, it made buying a mini split unnecessary and I saved thousands by doing so!
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[@HowToHomeDIY]

For your convenience there are links for everything you saw in this video from the Midea AC Unit to the tools used in the description of this video! I am pleasantly surprised how quiet and efficient this unit is.

[@dyslectische]

Can it use to heat up your home to ?

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

I don't see a link to the drill used.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

@kevinmonceaux2101 yeah you got me there. I forgot to list that one. Here is my affiliate link to the drill: amzn.to/4efAaSR. You may want to look into the drill and driver combo though as for $40 more you get the drill, impact driver, 2 batteries, and charger. But totally up to you!

[@ChatGPT1111]

I just bought 2 of these 12,000 units from Costco on-line on sale now for $300 each. Plan to use them when one of my central A/C units goes out, which usually happens every 3-5 years and takes a week to find parts and fix. One guy said these things can easily cool 1,000 sq.ft.each!

[@zed4229]

@@ChatGPT1111 12000 BTU will not cool 1000sqft not at 90F. trash fake claims in that and this video of quitter than a mini split also this unit still blocks the window where the better ones sit under.

[@jamesmorrell2901]

I installed the 10,000 BTU version in the master bedroom a few days ago. The master was an add-on to the original house, and the original AC and heating system couldn't handle the extra space well. A local HVAC company wanted $7,000 for a mini-split. The Midea solves the problem perfectly - and it is so quiet!

[@bruhmomento3354]

$7,000 is an insane price. I've done work with these, usually just running the wire. The total cost comes out to about $800 for the labor and materials + the cost of the unit

[@karaleeann1211]

7k is crazy, I had a new huge unit installed furnace/ac for $4500 a couple years ago. I would think a mini split would be way less work?

[@AntigoneKlima]

Just installed their non-split 8000BTU version, and it's been a lifesaver! Our central air has been out for over a week, with no end in sight because the part is backordered. We have one person with MS, meaning they're always too warm, and another is a disabled senior citizen. It's been over 90ºF most days, and the nights aren't cooling off very much. I'm especially thankful because this is one of the very few on the market that fit in the window it's in, which is the only window it *can* be in for this situation. It's cooling off an area closer to 600 square feet, running 24/7, and keeping it comfy in here. This tiny beast is one of the best purchases I've ever made!

[@GeoFry3]

I've had three of them. They work well. Very quiet, very cool, and the scheduling app works well enough and is compatible with Amazon Alexa. 10K and 12K models. Downsides: They get funky smelling after a year or so. You must take them apart and clean the squirrel cage fan to fix that. After year two or so, the various DC motors, compressors and fan, start getting louder. That being said, I still think they are a great purchase and a decent value for the money and much easier to deal with yourself when compared to the overpriced garbage equipment being peddled by residential AC companies and the DIY mini split companies. The best time to buy them is during the winter. They are considerably cheaper that time of the year.

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

Thank you so much. I learn so much in the comments 🎉

[@barryallen5507]

Duly noted, I'll purchased one then. It's June right now (for future reference) and the price of the 8kBTU is only a little bit less than the 10kBTU, which is $399

[@bibo3373]

The musty smell is the biggest problem with these units. The multiple water drip holes underneath can also cause leakage over the sill so that has to be addressed too.

[@shortythefrenchie]

It seems I have to replace these window units in year 2-3

[@MundiTaurus]

Where I live, even in winter, AC's don't fall in price. :-/ Anyway, did you try tilting the units back further? Also, you can try and drop one of those small AC pellets in the cage. I have never used any, but it came to mind.

[@cdrive5757]

I have the 8000 BTU model in my small 200 sqft shop. I'm in South Florida so it runs 365 days -24 hrs a day. It's done this for over a year now and I love the hell out this unit. It puts the rest of them to shame and yes... it's very quiet. If it failed tomorrow I'd buy another one in the blink of an eye! It's everything the manufacturer says it is! Wakodahatchee Chris

[@DeezNutzHot]

If it runs that much how does it affect your light bill?

[@1jfmurray]

I love mine as well, when yours finally goes you may want to size up too the max or get more insulation, no way it should be running that much but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

[@slimj82]

thought that youd like to know that i cleaned mine out with cleaner and a water hose flowing into the top vent while it was on the ground while slightly tilted forward allowing the water to drain through the front vent.. let it dry then placed it back in window. like new again.. I use mine in a shop as well..

[@mbburry4759]

​@1jfmurray it's actually better that keep running vs cutting on and off alot. Not sure if those are variable speed like most minisplits today. But the same applies... a variable speed will throttle down so its not consuming much energy.

[@cdrive5757]

@@mbburry4759 Yes it's a modern SMPS unit that throttles up and down. There is none of those heavy inrush currents typical of older technology.. I barely know when this thing is working hard.

[@Dogsnark]

I bought this unit 2 years ago and I love it! The quiet efficiency that this video reports is borne out by my experience. I have this in an upstairs bedroom where my central ac just doesn’t reach very well and now I don’t have to run the central ac nearly as much. This ranks as one of the best purchases I have ever made, of any product!

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

Thank you. I have a loft that gets pretty hot too. 🌬️🔥💨🌨️❄️❄️❄️ This is definitely another good option to consider 💫

[@kevinprzy4539]

it's chinese, wait till it breaks down in about 4 years

[@edfarley4560]

@@kevinprzy4539do you have any recommendations for a good unit ?

[@larrybeagle66]

@@kevinprzy4539 I bought 6 with a spare new in box in the garage. If one breaks in 4 years, still cheaper to replace than to fix a mini or central AC unit.

[@MarkWariner]

I was an early adopter for this unit when they did the kickstarter. I have had 2 of these for me up her ein Michigan when we only need them for 1-2 months a year. Love them. We have them on auto cycle and never hear them. One is in the kitchen area and one in out master bedroom. Although they are only 550sq ft each. They both actually cool our house down, liek our entire two story 2100sq ft home. Now upstairs is not the same temps but cooler. Anyhow, love these units. Good review!

[@Pro1er]

Where in Michigan are you? I'm in Metro Detroit and I was using my window unit in February when temps were in the 80s. 🥵

[@karlpierce3035]

You obviously have good insulation then.

[@MarkWariner]

I’m in Gaylord. My home is well insulated and that’s the key for any unit. This unit may not be for everyone but it works for us. And it keeps us cool and runs when it needs to since we mostly use the ECO part of it.

[@swift__]

Mfg did a good job thinking about the features of the unit✅ ( if your really worried about someone getting in, you can get cut a piece of white trim ( or whatever color your window frame is ) and wedge it ontop of the window up against the frame, so it blends in and locks the window down )

[@edwardmarquis4411]

Home Depot sells white plastic "Wiremold CordMate" that has an adhesive strip on it. Cut it to size and stick it on top of the lower window at either side. It blends in really well and is sturdy."

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

I was on an HOA and did some research for residents on the first floor wanting to keep windows open during Myrtle Beach's spring and fall cool weather... the easiest thing to prevent someone from cutting your first floor screen and walking right into your home is to plant Holly, Knockout Roses, Regular roses, or anything with sharper leaves. Home invasions can be on a whim without protective gear. With something like this type of barricade planted properly, it shouldn't impede air flow but also is not easy to step over or get through. A couple seconds of heads up could save your life. ❤🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[@lisabaughman887]

I bought 2 of these units when they came out and was absolutely blown away with my energy savings. Usually I was paying 350+ electric bill monthly to run 2 units. When I got the energy bill after installing the Mideas I was like this was wrong. Nope, $ 120 was the average bill. Love Mideas. Just bought their dehumidifier and am impressed with it's results as well. Easy to empty, filter is easy to get to and clean. Good stuff

[@meenam300zx]

Goes to show you made in China is great.

[@peppermeat8059]

3kw of electricity here cost 0.50 cents, so before you were paying for over 1.8TW of electricity, according to over here.

[@Josue-rd5gt]

I bought the 12,000 BTU model 3 years ago. I opened it for the 1st time 2 days ago. We got hit by hurricane Beryl and all it took was a 2,000 Firmen inverter generator to power it for 5 hours. It kept my master bedroom at 70 degrees, super cold compared to rest of our house with no power. We didn’t have to drill a hole. We just screwed the brackets to the side of the Sheetrock with no issues. It literally took 10 minutes to install, I spent more time watching the install video than installing it. My family and 2 dogs slept so well and for the price of two or three hotel night stays, this thing has paid for itself already

[@MSTR-DTH23]

Good to here that, I'm looking for a unit here in Houston too 😅. Did it do okay with the storms that passed after Beryl?

[@Josue-rd5gt]

@@MSTR-DTH23 the 2000 W inverter generator ran for six hours with this window unit. I specifically bought this for this exact scenario after Harvey and only opened it for the first time after day two of no power. Thank God, 24 hours ago after the 6th day, we got power in Conroe.

[@MSTR-DTH23]

@@Josue-rd5gt we got power Friday night. Definitely looking into a generator and window AC unit now. 😂 Better late than never I guess.

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

I recently bought installed this unit 12,000 BTU in my mobile home living room window and it is AWESOME!!! I was using a portable AC unit for a year and a half before it finally died. I personally think air conditioners were not meant to be built in this form, they might work well in a tent for an outdoor party, but after a while they get weak and start to leak water. It was literally 90 degrees even with the weak and dying portable air conditioner two weeks ago here in central Florida, now the entire home is cool. When you come in from the outside on a nice 95 to 100 degree day, it feels like you're walking into a cool and cold grocery store. All I have in my room is just a stand up box fan that looks like a portable air conditioner, and it reads 75 because all that cold air from that window unit makes it over here. Midea makes a great unit, I got a small Midea window unit 5000 BTU in my room that I run at night when I sleep, then in the morning I turn on the big split window unit u shape Midea and it continues a cool flow of air through the entire house! Before, I could walk to the kitchen and the heat and humidity would kick in and pretty much sweat most of the day, now it gets pretty chilly and very fast maybe five minutes after the Midea u shaped AC is on, and it is quieter than my air fryer! And when they say it can blow out 20 feet of air you can feel it literally flow up the walls. And you can also set it on dry and it will be very cool in the house and I gotta remind you I live in central Florida and it's been getting up to 100 degrees here. Even my bedroom 5000 Midea air conditioner had some nice hardware and brackets, this 12,000 u shaped one is very nice with the window bracket. My only regret is wasting a lot of money and a lot of time on portable AC units.

[@sdlock83]

My one story 3-bedroom home central air went out a few weeks ago. The HVAC said to replace my central air unit, which would cost my $7k or so. So I invested in a 12,000 BTU Midea U-shape window unit at Costco for $290. The dang thing now keeps my living room and kitchen nice and cool. I got a 5,000 BTU Midea digital window unit for $130 from BJ's Wholesale. With the outside temperature being 100 degrees Celsius, my house has never been cooler! So it looks like Midea is a trusted brand, seeing that they're being carried by Costco, BJs, and Sam's Club. Yes, I had to pay membership fees for two warehouses, but the savings I got for the two units more than made up for it!

[@PlumbNutz]

Oh good lord a portable air conditioner in Florida, I can't imagine that working.

[@GreenWitch1]

I need something better in my Airstream, but my windows open upwards. Not sure I could get it in the U shape area 🤷‍♀️ Any thoughts? Im tired of being hot. Im also in south/central Florida.

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

@@sdlock83 That's an incredible deal for the 12,000 BTU! I honestly had to pay $200 more so you got your money's worth with you Costco membership for sure! You got pretty much the same setup (Midea 5,000 BTU in my bedroom mostly used at night) I have in my mobile home but I can't run both at the same time or my fuse will blow. I actually do not need both on at the same time as I'm typing this, it is 78 degrees in my room with just a stand up air cooler on fan with a thermostat and my 12,000 BTU sit at 60 on high for now in the living room. I could actually set the 12,000 BTU to 67 degrees and it'll stay just like this all day and it's 92 degrees here in central Florida. Midea makes a great air conditioner!

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@GreenWitch1 You will need a window that is 22" to >36" and open up at least 13" vertical.

[@Packhorse-bh8qn]

I've had one in my kids room for about a year. OUTSTANDING! Just put another one in my living room.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah I honestly couldn't believe how well it works. Appreciate the feedback!

[@-SilverCrest-]

I live in Sacramento, and it can get to 115+ degrees in the summer. We have a central air conditioner, but oftentimes when it's that hot, it's still not good enough. We bought one of these a few years ago, loved it so much we bought a second one for the additional rooms that just get too hot with the sun beating down on it in the afternoon. We LOVE our units, it's such a great device!

[@johnnybravo5964]

I have the 12000 btu one and love it. Best decision I made, got tired of cooling my whole house when I’m mainly in one room and paying ridiculous PGE prices when I can have my room comfortable. This thing cools my room down fast. I’d recommend it to anyone. I’ve had mine for over a year now. Still runs perfectly and quiet

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Appreciate you sharing your experience. Yeah this thing really cools down my shop area in a hurry even when it is 95 - 100 degrees outside. Really glad to hear you are liking yours so much. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@edwardmarquis4411]

And chances are your Central AC is no where near as energy efficient as this unit. We have two of them in upstairs bedrooms. The central air stays off until winter.

[@Moondoggy1941]

I feel your pain by being in Ca. last August our AC bill was over 600 dollars for a 1300 sq ft one story house, our AC never shut off in August. I just put the 12k unit in our living room, everyone loves even my wife. I plan to use my window unit from 4PM to 9Pm where our electricity rates go to 73 cents a KWH.

[@fkuyt9781]

What's the amp draw on the 12000 btu?

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@fkuyt9781 I am sorry but this is the 8K unit: Midea U Window AC 8000BTU - 108° TORTURE TEST put this in the you tube search.

[@whatseatingwayde]

We have the 10k unit. It has worked flawlessly for the last two summers. We originally bought it as a back up A/C unit in case of a power failure. As elderly empty nesters we used it to cool our room at night while programming the rest of the house a little warmer as we have a single exterior A/C unit. Worked just fine with our Champion duel fuel 4250w inverter.

[@schoocg]

Ordered one for my elderly neighbor. Will install tomorrow. Nothing but positive reviews. Any negatives seem in the bracket setting up. It’s simple if you watch their install vid and ingenious bracket. Nice overview, thx.

[@brucepugh1536]

I purchased two of these several months ago from Amazon. Mine were almost new and refurbished at $250 each. I am happy with the purchase. The installation took a lot more patience and time than a normal window unit.

[@TravelingwiththeGramkracker]

I bought one of these 2 years ago. I live in a 1997, 8×19' uninsulated Dodge van and the unit fits perfectly in my rear window. I did get the 12000 btu because a 5000btu did not cool my van on those hot days. I turn the unit on when my inside temp reaches 95°f inside my van, and in 15-20 minutes it cools to my set temp of 76°f and maintains that temp. I use a 25-3000w generator for my power source. I am very happy with its function, and durability even while going down the road. Thanks, Media for a great product.

[@kenb3552]

I bought one of these about 3 years ago for a basement office room. Because of the lack of a full size window, I just vented it through the wall into a storage area. I previously had a Maytag AC unit in the same spot. The Maytag would put out a ton of heat into the storage room. It was noisy and just OK for cooling the room. The Midea is 100% better. It much quieter. Cools faster and better and it puts out a FRACTION of the heat that the Maytag did. In fact it barely raises the temp of the storage room. Another plus - while I keep a tray on the floor below the unit to catch water, the Midea never leaks water onto the tray. The Maytag would put out tons of water and I'd have to empty the tray every other day. It's also Energy Star rated and barely affects my monthly electric bill. Midea AC units = A++++++

[@cwatson3495]

We installed this AC a couple weeks ago. It is BRILLANT!! Quiet and cool. We will be replacing our older acs with these units.

[@micahpowers2614]

Got the 8k btu and its awesome. Worth the money. I do hate the beep it makes though. Found that it you install their smarthome app, you can turn the sound off and than delete the app. The app itself was getting in the way of controling with the remote - it woukdnt remmeber changes and it would randomly turn on or off.

[@gregoryburkhead7813]

What app.? I can't turn mine off. It only turn lights off

[@pryymetyyme]

Just installed the 8000 btu unit in our bedroom a week ago. FANTASTIC! Our bedroom windows are pretty wide, and I've tried a couple traditional style ac units, and even after purchasing additional side panels, I never was able to get a true seal. Those cut to size foam pieces work great! The best part is I can actually hear the tv with the ac on! I'll never consider a traditional unit again!

[@barrylitchfield8357]

I'm about a week into my second year of using this window AC. I'm very pleased with it, and have recommend it to others. I'm in South Texas and we have very long and hot summers. My analysis of this AC matches yours in this KZbin video. Thanks for sharing.

[@I_Am_Your_Problem]

Yeah... tejusns... Real truthful people.

[@jameswilson5165]

@@I_Am_Your_Problem There he is! The Troll.

[@markfloyd1338]

I have this unit. The first year I was impressed. Second year I noticed the buildup of dust on the round fan blades. No way of taking it out so you have to clean each individual blade which takes me 45 minutes. Definitely tell a different in air flow when cleaned. Kinda like the difference when you clean an extremely dirty ceiling fan. Ended up cleaning it around 3 times last summer. This year, it doesn’t seem to cool like it has in the past. I have to set it to 73 and it still goes over 76 during a 95 degree day. I turn it down to 70 around 7 at night and I’ve gone to bed at 11 and it’s 74+ in my bedroom. It’s 72 outside now, it’s set on 70 and the room temp is above 73. If the blade was easier to clean, I’d like it more. I want to purchase another one but have been looking at the other brands that have similar products. Cleaning that fan is something I really would like to avoid on a future purchase.

[@guruofendtimes819]

Use compressed air to clean the blades of a hose.

[@colonialstraits1069]

Bought one two years ago. Best window unit I’ve ever used.

[@DennisElliott-h1c]

How much are they?

[@kevinprzy4539]

@@DennisElliott-h1c they're junk made in China, I had one for two years and it died.

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

@@kevinprzy4539 Kevvy, why even bother replying to user-gh8tb8sh39? 🧐 If user-gh8tb8sh39 isn't a Ch!nese B0t... well, then they should be 😄🤖🤖🤖 xo

[@Arctic5fox]

Off season $199 or $179 even

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

@@Arctic5fox wow. That's a great price. ❄️

[@vargulfen]

I bought two of these over a year ago at Costco on sale to use instead of my aging 80's HVAC system. my house is only around 1500sq ft and they do an amazing job cooling and my electric bill in the summer was cut by about 40% I would guess. Still loving mine.

[@vinquinn]

I had a Quasar Window unit 20 years ago that had a gap on the bottom and hung on the window sill. The big difference is the Quasar hug down instead of up. This gave you almost the whole window to use. The compressor part was then separated from the room by the wall. Super quiet. I loved that unit for a number of years but then I moved to another house and sold it at a yard sale.

[@familhagaudir8561]

How did the condensation evacuate from that unit?

[@dubmob151]

Most likely it's using a small condensate pump that operates with a level detection sensor that turns it on when a certain water level is reached. I use that method in a dehumidifier located in a basement to pump the collected water up to a drain that's above ground level, with a small pump and electronic water sensor, so it never needs manual emptying.

[@Kevin_Rhodes]

I have two of these at my summer home. They are quieter than the central A/C at my other place. Fantastic!

[@barnowl6807]

I bought the 8K BTU unit in March 2021. Unlike the other 3 standard window units that never survived over 3 years before leaking the refrigerant, this has been totally reliable and ***much*** more efficient. I don't know about the newer versions, but there is one thing that is a problem with mine: The dehumidify function is a problem. If set on dehumidify the unit will run until there is ice on the evaporator coils It never stops cooling, no matter what the room temperature might be. In my area the spring and fall can be oppressively humid and I was counting on not having to use a power hog dehumidifier. This was the only fault I have with the unit. I found a remote controlled switch that has a temperature sensor and can be programmed to switch on and off at preset temperatures. I use this in humid season and leave the Midea on dehumidify. The switch controls temperature by switching the power to the unit. The Midea remembers the settings even when power cycles. I have to watch for evaporator icing but this is usually not a problem. This way I can have low humidity and comfortable temperature.

[@jeisonsanchez4842]

What temperature do you have it set to when the freezing occurs?

[@barnowl6807]

@@jeisonsanchez4842 The unit I have can be set to any reasonable room temperature when it is in dry mode (70 to 80 degrees) and the compressor just runs at near maximum power with blower defaulting to low.. My outside temp is 97 F, humidity 37%. If I set the temp control to 85 the compressor runs at near max with blower at minimum. This will eventually cause the evaporator to go below 32 and start icing up. However, if I set the temp for uncomfortably low temp like 65, the blower speeds up and MAY prevent freezing.

[@tparent71]

I install AC units for a living and I actually bought one of these just to try them out. Now I have three in my house and my son also installed two in his house and they’re a lot cheaper than mini splits. I mean by far ! They’re not only cheaper but they work just as well in my opinion as a mini split. They are very quiet, but I would not say they are quieter or even as quiet as a mini split with that being said they are still probably half the noise of a standard window unit and very efficient.

[@chasl3443]

I've been thinking about this Midea unit for awhile, as a replacement for an aging/noisy existing window unit. Your video convinced me! Thanks!

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

This one is NOT noisy like a conventional on/off compressor AC. It's an inverter so there isn't that kickstart sound. It's going to be a dramatic change. You will love how quiet these are. It's like 42 decibels. A box fan on the lowest setting is louder than this AC. I have a Danby, if you want to look one up. It's identical. I got my 8k BTU for $299 through Target. It shipped to my house. That's one more option. It's really weird that it says Danby, but mirrors Midea exactly.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Glad I could help! I honestly am so surprised at how quiet and how well this unit works. Super happy I picked it. Let me know what you think once you get yours and install it!

[@edwardmarquis4411]

@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 It looks like the Danby has been discontinued.

[@GeniusUnleashed]

I've used this for 2 summers now in LA after using 2 portable units and it's better than both of them combined (had one in living room and one in bedroom). Now I leave it on in the living room and leave my bedroom door open and it's all I need. If doing this, make sure to turn it on in the morning on a hot day if it's not already on because cooling down a hot apartment is more difficult than already keeping a cool apartment cool.

[@keithdass5545]

Good video, I personally like the GE saddle style window AC, it also has the inverter technology but the saddle style is an upside down U shape that straddles the window sill. This saddle style allows more view through the window because most of the AC unit is below the window sill or sash. But your video is very well done sir! Thanks for posting this.

[@mikecosta7782]

This A/C unit is the bomb!!! Super,super quiet and blows real cold. I have rental apartments and have used a few of these and my tenants love them. This is new technology in window units and far superior to anything else. Highly recommend !

[@MyWasteOfTime]

I have one and I love it. My only compliant is that you nave to take it apart to clean the inside of the coil because of the way the intake and exhaust is designed.

[@johnd.5601]

I bought one last year, and it's truly amazing. From July to September, it was $28 for the electricity. I live in the northeast. It's quiet and is Bluetooth and the app is awesome.

[@pvanderwall3473]

Thank you for reviewing this unit. We have this exact same unit and we love it. We've owned it for over 9 months and It's quiet and cold. We use the app most of the time especially when we are away but the remote is also very nice and easy to use. Works great! Definitely better than we expected.

[@dougroberts4125]

Wow. In this video you did a masterful job presenting information. I wish other KZbinrs would follow you example. Best wishes Doug Roberts

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Wow, thank you very much for the kind words! Really glad to hear you liked it. That really means a lot. Thanks a lot for the feedback Doug!

[@shinaikouka]

I've been using an 8K BTU unit since 9/2021, and overall, I have been fairly happy with it. The biggest thing that may be worth mentioning is the installation process. First, the fact that it comes with a bracket is quite nice in my opinion. Most units expect to just hang on the window, so if you want them to be more secure, you end up having to buy a bracket separately. For me, that makes the inclusion of one a nice touch. Anyway, I did find that the installation can get finicky if your window ends up being slightly abnormal. For example, those slides that need to be screwed in? Those don't line up with the window frame for me, so I can't use them. I also had to do a lot of extra gap plugging where the AC and frame meet. Another issue that I ran into is that I sometimes get a bit of a rattling noise in my unit. If I push up on the bottom of indoor portion of the unit, the rattling will stop. As noted, it does not always do this, but when it does, it is a bit of an annoying noise. Other than that, I have no qualms with its noise while running. I mean... it certainly beats one of those godforsaken portable units any day! In regard to reliability, I haven't had a ton of problems with Midea products yet. I did have one of their cube dehumidifiers die on me recently. (The compressor seems to be bad given that it makes a gurgling noise after attempting to run for a bit.) Although, I think one good thing to note is that since my unit is nearly 3 years old, it's possible that some of the issues have been resolved in revisions over the years. I did end up getting a 12K BTU unit from Costco last year. While I don't haven't chosen a location for it yet, I couldn't pass up the nice price; it was an end-of-season markdown to somewhere below $200. If I get around to installing that, I'll get a chance to see if it has any improvements since it ought to be newer.

[@AllenReinecke]

I recently bought an 8k Midea for our bedroom. My GE was not cooling and was incredibly noisy. It was only 2.5 seasons old. All my AC units seem to fail in the third year - GE and Frigidaire. I decided to try Midea. The installation was much more tricky and unexpected, especially with a porch roof under the window. I simply removed a foot and made it fit, no cutting, just in case it needed returned. It's level but still works. The sealing around the window is not that good. The sealing system is overly complicated. I used Gorilla Clear tape to seal over the gaps. That negates opening the window! In operation, the unit is super quiet. I often have to put my hand up to it, to see if it's working! It cools the room very well too 🤞it lasts longer than 2 seasons!

[@AllenReinecke]

I never use the apps with AC units. I have zero need to use my AC remotely!

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@AllenReinecke Preferably you should not buy anything that requires the use of an app.

[@illiniwood]

You gotta open the case of the Ac unit and clean the inner side of the coil every year. Three years without cleaning, it's a no wonder they stop working.

[@gillz107]

​@@linsqopiring6816 it doesn't really "require" you to use the app, but it does have its perks, like disabling the function sounds the AC makes when you change settings for one

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@gillz107 I know what you're saying but if one of those extra app features is something you really want then it kind of does force you to use the app. Hopefully there would be nothing I'd miss that much though.

[@nancyp1568]

I bought two of those to see if I would like a mini split instead of upgrading my central air. I will keep them as they are. Incredible cooling in the deep south with barely any shade. Highly recommend them. One 12k in the LR and a 10k in the back bedroom keeps my 1200sqft house cool. Mine are a/c only. No heat so that has to be considered in your decision. But again, I'm in the south. Winters are not usually that cold and I use my gas fireplace almost exclusively for heat.

[@LaurenBradburyFarm]

I was holding my breath as I clicked on this video notification because I had just bought an AC unit and it's still in the box waiting to be installed. Imagine my delight and relief when I realized you're talking about exactly what I bought. Great installation instructions (better than Midea's)! ❤

[@linsqopiring6816]

Aren't you a lucky dog lol. The tutorial is great I agree.

[@ALowe-d1d]

Does it heat and cool?

[@LaurenBradburyFarm]

@@ALowe-d1d This model is for cooling, only.

[@phillamoore157]

Keep us in the loop on your experience. We're going through a hell you couldn't make up, here in FL. 2 1/2yrs ago we spent $18K to have the "latest/greatest" Trane, installed. Since then, two parts replaced, the first a minor part of some sort, 6mo after install.....and 4 days ago, the entire compressor went out. And, the heatwave/drought taking place here in FL can't even be described at this point. The astonishing irony (that I pointed out to the Pro-Tech, who installed the unit) is that my self-installed Mr. Cool mini-split that I put in at the same time as this Trane unit, keeps the garage studio at 73 degree's without breaking a sweat, and could keep it at 68 if we wanted it to. It's ice-cold, and we've not had ONE....SINGLE....PROBLEM with it (although, it's also 2 1/2yrs old, as well). So, the wife and I are held hostage to our garage, because our $18K 2 1/2yr-old Trane's compressor went out. You couldn't make that up. There's also a theme to these HVAC companies as of late. Two parts "failed" on our unit, less than a week after the techs came out to do their service. And, this compressor failed in less than 24hrs after the tech did this last service (who didn't even put the air filter in properly). Neither tech spoke anything that even REMOTELY resembled English. Do what you want with that info, but the invoice(s) interestingly enough, were in perfect English...... as always. The state of this country in many ways was predictable. But, I NEVER thought I'd live long enough to see the apocalyptic, sh!t-show we're seeing now with greed, corruption, fraud, and a banner waiving level of "I don't give a sh!t" we're seeing now. And, it doesn't matter the product, or how much money spent. I'd like to think that once this new compressor is installed, we'll be OK for the foreseeable future. But, we're looking into "back-up" AC units for the master bedroom, and living area. The lack of trust, and confidence, we're experiencing puts a sickening feeling in my stomach given the amount of money we've spent.

[@6gatornation]

@@phillamoore157trane sucks big time their coils are junk

[@ronnyvillalobos1363]

I have this same unit but 12K BTU and I would say that it’s just incredible. It’s super efficient where it only cost me about 5$/mo while it keeps my Master Room Ice cold at 64F all night long!

[@Capt-Intrepid]

Electric screwdrivers and drills frequently strip screw holes - especially if you don't use the precise clutch setting necessary for the material. I still use them but stop short and tighten manually with a screwdriver.

[@Gabri3lRocha]

They weren’t necessary for those little screws anyway. Might as well hand torque them takes like 5 seconds lol

[@douglassmith2989]

I have a small midea ac and is very quiet. I am amazed. Thanks for reviewing this larger unit, I am thinking about getting this ac instead of getting a mini split and it definitely seams much easier to install than a mini split and less expensive. Thanks again for the review video.👍👍👍👍👍

[@USArmyVet91]

I own two 8000 btu units. They are everything they claim to be. The only issue for me, was installation…. Took forever. Anywho, they are amazing and sound like a whisper, even on high. ☝️☝️

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Really appreciate the feedback!

[@GeorgeWTush]

I bought one. Installed it myself. I can't believe how well and how quietly it works.

[@Noelshepherd]

Thanks.! Only 500 watts at max is amazing! I’m trying to find a high efficiency AC unit to use with a solar generator.

[@dregenius]

To think how many uneducated Karen's in America will only have a "portable" AC because then they don't "look poor with an AC hanging in the window"... not realizing (or too self-centered to realize) that the portable guzzles about 1,400 watts *AND* it also creates negative pressure causing more hot air to leak into the building... not to mention the *THUD.. BUZZ*! that a portable does *right next to you* when the compressor cycles on and off.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah it really is. Was kind of surprised when I tested it how little power it used. Most solar generators would have no issue with it.

[@odam2badd354]

I’m in Chicago on year two of using 2 Midea window units bedroom & dining room. I’m cooling 1000 sf with smaller units(windows not wide enough for larger units) It’s not the coldest air all the time but it’s comfortable. They’re definitely the quietest units I’ve ever used. A little awkward to install but they are great and affordable. If I move they’re coming with me. I love your videos and watch all the time.

[@roybatty-]

I had one of these but I returned it. Installed it and sealed off all gaps with foam and tape. Somehow flies and mosquitos were able to get into the system and it was blowing them into my bedroom through the cold air duct.

[@marshallandroxy]

Yikes. That's crazy.

[@pcno2832]

Did it have a vent lever? Most newer AC units don't, and I've never noticed any bugs getting through the ones that did, but it's not a particularly useful feature even without the bugs.

[@scottlubsen9004]

I love my Midea AC 10k inverter, works great and as good as a 12k regular ac unit. Quite is an understatement, if the tv is on can’t tell if the unit is on. Except for the cool breeze. lol

[@Russ-od2yy]

We got these U shape AC units in all 3 bedrooms, run great, quiet as heck and keeps the room cool.

[@markirvine8040]

I have been using this ac unit for 1 year plus. Bought two more this year at Sams. All working good. Remote sometimes gets "confused" and will not shut off ac with remote but you can still use app or controls good on front of ac unit. It is well worth the money. Do read the yellow sticker on side of box as of right now this is the most efficient 12,000 window unit on the market. My electric bill has been cut in half even during middle of summer with 2 of these ac units running all the time. This unit does not have a heater. While it is not perfect it does the cooling job well and is easy of wallet to run during the summer. I do highly recommend this unit.

[@Egleu1]

I wish there were a version for sideways sliding windows.

[@chuckm8472]

I have mine installed in a slider, I cut a board, painted it to match the outside, used expanding form tape to seal the board in the window. Take your time and you will be able to make it work.

[@basilmemories]

@@chuckm8472 how'd you get that bad boy to work on SIDE opening windows? generally the units need to be in a specific orientation and I don't think they'd take kindly to being propped up a good 90 degrees to where they should be.

[@Egleu1]

@@basilmemories I think he's saying he cut a giant plywood board and just installed it oriented how you see in the video with the board filling up the open window space.

[@basilmemories]

@@Egleu1 ah, i see. That sort of defeats the purpose of these though, which is to still have a working window, or at least one you can see out of.

[@constitutionalright827]

@@basilmemories Build a frame and use glass or plexiglass cut to size instead of just plywood. But then again, you could just use a regular window unit with this approach, it doesn't need to be the U shaped unit.

[@rallychamp2003]

We installed 4 Midea split units 11 months ago and I love them. I have the exact same remote control as the one you showed. At night I set the fan speed to 5% in the bedroom and it is so quiet.

[@uhjyuff2095]

thats a good idea, I think I will try that fan setting and see how it does. Thanks for the tip

[@onewayofliving]

I have one and it is amazing. I have it running all day in my office in the summer off of a Ecoflow battery and a solar panel and it only pulls 224w of power (low fan speed set at 67 degrees). Saves a ton of money not having to run the entire house here in CA. I have had it 2 years. Highly recommend.

[@fi7959]

Bought 2 of these last year, fantastic a/c units. Set a schedule for them and don't have to ever worry about them, they turn on and off when scheduled, always quiet and cool.

[@andrecharles9001]

I was quoted over $10k to upgrade our 3 ton heat pump. I'm glad I bought three of these units on sale at Costco for $275 each. 1500 sq ft chilled 🥶

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Wow! Yeah that is what I am talking about. These can provide such a savings! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@yeudoi66]

Make sure u safe more $ to buy 3 more cheap Chinese junk did you get some shrimp fried rice with your saving 😊 good luck 👍

[@nickhfda223]

I have one handling a 24x32 detached garage that is still uninsulated. It's undersized for that role, but until I can re-size the window and insulate it, this unit is taking what would be at 100+ degree garage down to the mid/low 80s. Happy with it.

[@osuuma6935]

I was needing a window A/C unit that could just "drop in". The GE Profile Clearview series was a perfect fit. I can open and close the window, and did not need to install any platforms. Soleus Air Saddle is similar. No drilling or destructive changes were necessary, because gravity holds the units in place and they cannot fall out.

[@nightstryke]

@How To Home I've seen those and looked at them, but the major problem is it's useless in climate's that get Cold as there's no heating function. Which is my major gripe, if I'm going to replace a mini split with one of these it needs to do air conditioning and heating.

[@jamess5872]

These units saved my arse last year. AC went out and all quotes were 16-20k for replacement. Bought 4 of these units for $275 each and installed 2 mini splits systems in the fall once temps came down. Total cost of everything was $5k and now I have seer 22 AC Sold 3 of the 4 units for $600 this spring

[@jimjr9143]

16-20k is down right silly . My central ac broke down for good and i was quoted silly price for a new unit . Now i had terrible luck with these midea units for the bedrooms . When temp rose the fan jumps to hyper speed (it should not be programmed like that) but they are . Also during warming up and cooling down (contracting and restricting of copper tubes through plastic holes) the plastic would cause minor crackling (design issue) and any small shift in noise wakes me up . I ended up giving away 2 of my Midea window units and installed dustless mini splits in the bedrooms (always quiet) and they are much more efficient then the window units where . Put my remaining midea unit in my kitchen window until i can finish install of my ductless mini split in my kitchen

[@traceymeek1238]

I bought this unit at Costco last year. It works great and is very quiet. I recommend you add extra foam below the unit, as the support frame has a couple gaps that bugs can use to invade. You need to be down low to see them, but they are there. I have an Echo Dot 5th gen in the room, and created an Alexa routine to turn the A/C on for an hour when the room gets warm.

[@zeroturn7091]

Didn’t know that you could set up Echoes to run a time length.

[@traceymeek1238]

@@zeroturn7091 yep, you set up a routine. Action 1 is for the AC to turn on when the temp hits X. You can specify your smart thermostat or the temp sensor built into a Dot 5 that's in the same room as the AC. Action 2 is Wait one hour. Action 3 is turn off AC. I have that routine run 5-9 pm daily so that the room is reasonable when I get home.

[@zeroturn7091]

@@traceymeek1238 I think that my thermostat is on the lower tier, and doesn’t have the sensor built in when it comes to hitting X temperature. My echo dot does have it, but it’s calibration is way off by 4 to 6 degrees depending on the day. I made the adjustment to account for the offset. I understand the routine command now to delay the action that turns the thermostat off. I’m leaning towards supplemental cooling solutions, seeing that contractors are quoting me $6K minimum to resize all of my ducts. Thanks.

[@paulbailey5915]

I installed the 8k BTU Midea in 2023. installed in the Primary bedroom. This room struggled to keep cool with central a/c as it was south and west facing with windows on 3 walls. Now its the coolest room in the house! The unit is fairly easy to install. Just watch the video. I took it out for the winter (not required). Took just 10 mins to reinstall. Once the foam insulation is cut to size, it's straightforward.

[@tualatindave3797]

All nice and good, but a mini split also can heat the room in winter.

[@dpporlando]

What's heat? Never used heat in 24 years in FL 😂

[@shelton126]

I bought 3 a few years ago. Two for us and one for my daughter’s apartment. Since then my daughter inherited one of our two for her home office. I think these window units are fantastic.

[@JackPaarthurnax]

How much actual power does it draw when on?

[@NurseAcrobat]

My 8000 btu model uses about 400 watts with it often being much less given that it's inverter based. I got one initially for using with a small 120v generator during power outages.

[@StudioEFoto]

I have one of these in my shop, and it’s the absolute best AC unit I’ve ever had. Super quiet and very efficient.

[@maliadelosangeles3232]

I got this unit 2 months ago and I love it! I can’t believe how quiet it is and it cool the run in less than 10 minutes, I had an LG and it died on me after 4 years and mind you I would remove it every year because we do get harsh winters, this unit I can leave it on the window, I’m just going to cover the back of it…

[@stump182]

Don't know how you could use that window in Texas without a screen.

[@1pcmedic]

You mean anywhere without a screen...............

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I made a custom screen for less than 20 bucks.

[@1pcmedic]

@@LemonySnicket-EUC Nice!

[@sgorneau]

I have the 8000 btu unit for a home office above a garage (15' x 20') .... it's amazing! Super quiet and the room is comfortable 24/7. We are in the middle of a heatwave here in New England and the room is beautifully cool.

[@GabrielBoehm]

I have one of those in my home office, and it really is incredibly good, One item left out is that it also has excellent Alexa integration. "Alexa, set temperature to 69" and it happens. Also "Office on" and "office off" at the start and end of my workday takes care of the lights and the AC.

[@patentexperts1675]

I'm going on three years now and I'm in South Florida - it keeps my two car insulated garage very comfortable - 12,000BTU.

[@chrishackett554]

Bought one at Walmart last month and soooo glad with these insane heatwave. It says 550 sq feet coverage but we cool the dining room, kitchen and family room by closing off the rest of the rooms. It’s way more quiet than a standard unit. Well worth the cost.

[@-ChrizB-]

I’ve had this model going in its third season Works great, we have a small home. Super quiet, WiFi control is well made, blows ice cold and electric bill did lower compared to our last hog we used.

[@stephencook2105]

I have an Midea 8000 BTU unit. It is quiet, HOWEVER, when operating, the compressor doesn’t run at a constant speed. When the speed is increasing or decreasing depending on the demand, it has a rather pronounced low frequency rumble that can vibrate the whole room. Can be really annoying at times.

[@doctorpatient519]

very clever trick, using the split to move the noise making section (I'd assume) of the unit to the other side of the window ... well though out bracketry and hardware, too ... gotta admit - never heard of this brand before ... I just got a small LG unit last summer I'm happy with, so I don't think I'll be replacing it any time soon excellent presentation

[@whochecksthis]

If only they had them with heat pump options…

[@krazyboxer4453]

ive had my Midea 8000btu for 3 yrs and its still going strong. i also bought another one for another room 1yr and half ago and also bought there portable one for my shop in the back. im really loving Midea as a brand. there mini fridge is nice two my son got me one for my shop for christmas

[@A1N0]

From my experience, Inverter Technology can be both good and bad. You explained the good, but there are two potential problems to watch out for. First, the technology makes LOTS of electrical noise on your powerline. Maybe you don't care but for me, I used home control technology over powerline, and couldn't use it with an inverter device on the line. Maybe this is better now, don't know. And often this noise cause other problems and you may never know. Like your Bluetooth mice in the area don't work well. The second problem is longevity. Time will tell, but from experience, inverter devices aren't very long-lived. Again, time will tell.

[@linsqopiring6816]

Any distortion of tv or display pictures?

[@tralfazy]

I'm going on four years now with several of these and none of them have failed. They also don't glitch the AC like a regular AC box does. (No dimming of lights when they come on etc)

[@jonwikan3986]

Great video as usual! I may buy this unit. Thanks. Just to educate a little, the window sill is the shelf below the window on the outside; usually sloped to shed water. The inside shelf is called a window stool. I hold no judgement because in the USA many learned the window sill to be on the inside. Cheers!

[@paulbooij7594]

Mine is running beside me right now. 3rd summer in use. Love it. No issues so far.

[@tombonini7393]

but it still I can honestly say that I really don't see the point in this. It still blocks most of the window opening just like a conventional window unit. Sure, it allows you to open the window but it still blocks most of it. The GE ClearView style is a much better option. Instead of having the slot on the top, it is on the bottom allowing the air conditioner to drop down on each side of the window making most of the window usable and not blocking most of the view.

[@slingerriggin5226]

I can't believe you didn't clean that window sill first.

[@sisterstaceyhelpsthehomeless]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@concernedpatriot9314]

Seriously get over yourself !

[@michaelp8012]

Monk would agree. So do I.

[@natew.-victoryorvalhalla4571]

Had mine for 3, going on 4 years. Bought one of the early production models. It was an open box missing parts. It no instruction manual and was missing half or more of the install parts. Kind of funny to see what it should have looked like haha. I can say that even though I had to design my own way to seal the window as all those parts were missing that this unit was worth every penny and my extra labor and time to design my own system to lock it into place. My design is much more secure, impenetrable with bullet proof glass and welded metal and a beefier locking system. I live in a nice neighbood, I was a fabricated and owned a security/FFL company that supplied arms to the us military, federal, state and local police and turned vehicles into bullet proof and light explosive security vehicles so I just used extra stuff I had laying around and my skills. Either way, this is the BEST unit I've ever purchased. I've burned through 3 other units that i have in a different window and this one is not only still working, but still works better than the other ones I've purchased. I feel dumb now for not just buying another one of these. I'm my head, I kept thinking about how long it took to install since i bought an open box/ missing parts unit. Seeing this though, I'll never purchase anything but a Midea again. I can't believe how cold and how durable it is. I LOVE that it shuts off when it's reached the set temperature. My other units turn the compressor off, but the stupid fan keeps going. Drives me nuts. This one turns off the fan and the compressor so it makes no noise until it's needed again and then automatically turns itself on. And, it is SO much quieter even when it's on full blast, yet full blast kicks out more air and colder air despite being quieter. Yes, these are expensive as hell. Way more than other units, (a little too pricey in my opinion despite all high praise) but you won't find a better window unit out there. This will be the only unit I buy from now on.

[@curious46]

Enjoyed your back story. 😊

[@aradam29781]

our master bedroom is upstairs in our house gets about 6 to 8 degrees warmer than rest of house we have tried several window units brands over the years and all ok not great the best we had was a haier from walmart it cooled very well alot quieter than others but after 5 years it stopped, 3 years ago we bought this Midea U and its amazing on a 100 degree day our room can be 60 degrees its downright cold and super quiet the app is amazing you can set unit to come on at certain times or temps, can dehumidify, has a eco mode as well its the best $400 we ever spent on a window unit

[@toneyniko99]

We're starting our 4th summer with our 12K units. We live in the Texoma part of TX, not as humid as Houston, but not as dry as Lubbock. I have never used the "Cool" setting on ours. Instead, we use the "Dry" setting, and leave the daytime temp set at 76. Right now (6:30 pm) after hitting 100 today, my 10x10 office with the door open is sitting at 73 (that's as hot as it ever gets during summer). At night, the unit in our room is scheduled to turn on at 7 pm, on "Dry" mode, at 75. I programmed it to incrementally lower the temp down to 68 over the course of 3 hours, all while staying on "Dry" mode. In the morning, our room is regularly 63 - 65, with the unit barely being audible as it runs. At the same time as the window unit runs, the main AC is set to run at 70 during the night, and 76 during the day. Bottom line, in a moderately humid climate, just run them in "Dry" mode. I almost forgot - Make sure the wifi dongle is plugged in if your unit has wifi, and definitely download the app!

[@4seeableTV]

That's interesting. So much of the heat we all hate is the humidity. Sounds like you got it figured out pretty well over there with how to control it. Off topic: I had many a fun visit to Lake Texoma when living in DFW 25 years+ ago.

[@toneyniko99]

@@4seeableTV What part of DFW? I lived in the north Dallas side (actual REAL north Dallas). I knid of miss what DFW used to be back then.

[@ZussieMakesit]

I just went to pick one up from the HD, and either all the reviews hope it’s a good one 👍🏼 definitely excited to install and thanks for the instructions. I was ready to get a mini split, but the fact of not having to open the hole in the wall and having and electrician install an outlet for 220v Made this possible 😅

[@chrisphillips9498]

Just bought one a couple weeks ago. I love it, I love all the features. It is quieter than a normal window AC, but it's not as quiet as I thought it would be. I had an issue with the installation due to my house being brick with a brick sill. The sill stuck out too far so the support legs don't rest properly on the outside wall.

[@melvin292]

If you measure the temp off your home split system right above or below the cased coil, the temp should be right around the same number as the Media window unit

[@MrJestyler]

Midea is a Chinese company. They also make Arctic King AC. Had an Arctic King AC for 3 years before it died so be very wary of this brand, there is a reason it’s cheap. don’t expect quality or for it to last very long if you will be using it a lot. I live in south Florida so used a lot and arctic king(midea) couldn’t handle it

[@jimjr9143]

I as well live in Florida , the high heat in Florida will seriously test how well your ac units work . I did not like my midea units at all . Issues listed in the comments . You have to be careful with inverter ac units . Very prone to shooting out very humid air . Also the copper tubes run through to small plastic holes , the restricting and contracting that occurs during temp shifts will cause a crackling sound which while small kept me awake . Also your set fan speed will not stay , when it warms up to a point the fan speed shifts to hyper speed . Again waking me up . To use an inverter mini split during summer it has to be on cool mode and fan set to auto . Anything else will cause very humid air to shoot into the room until the cool phase starts again . I have very throughly tested out inverter compared to non inverter units . Don’t believe me on the very humid air ? Put a humidity sensor in front where the air blows out after the set temp is reached .. the biggest downfall of inverter window units .

[@yeudoi66]

Pure Chinese junk looking for trouble go ahead buy it Chinese are good for dim sum 😊good luck to all I go USA quality 😊

[@SteveSherman-jp1dz]

@@jimjr9143 You don't seem to have any idea what an inverter is and very clearly have limited experience with different types of units. I have an LG dual inverter unit that has been functioning perfectly for years since they were the first to market with this tech. The inverter simply adjusts the compressor speed to let it run at different speeds to be quieter and more efficient, as opposed to being off or on and high speed like older units. It also ramps up slowly at startup which reduces the initial surge which is better for the compressor life and your electric system. ACs remove humidity from the air, not add it. If you are getting humidity blown into your room, then you have another problem going on. Could be outside air leaking in. Could be fins freezing up because they are dirty. Could be the angle of your unit is off and the condensate is not running to the outside (or clogged with debris). Could be you have a damper open (if your unit has it) that normally allows fresh air intake. But blaming it all on an inverter is silly and has nothing to do with your problem. The inverter is just chillin there adjusting voltage. Leave the poor inverter alone.

[@williamclemons3257]

I've had mine for about 2 months now and then is the absolute best window air conditioner I've ever owned

[@reno911yo]

Dude the bracket is golden’ this would be a great addition to all window units

[@JL-st1jf]

Awesome video!! Just purchased the 12,000 Btu unit yesterday. Will be delivered next Monday. Can't wait to try it out!

[@davidbridgeman5828]

How much?

[@JL-st1jf]

Cost was $439 on Amazon. Plus there was a $25 coupon offered from Amazon. So I applied that to my order. Shipping was free. I received the unit already. Installed and running. Works great, uses very little power, about 0.5kw. Connected to my wifi. I can turn on/off, adjust the settings from work or virtually anywhere.

[@tracerit]

Is there an engineering reason why no one has ever made a window AC for horizontal sliding windows?

[@DudgeonsBackyardDoings]

Yeah, I had to build my own custom frames to mount window units in our last home that had old horizontal windows. I'm not even a builder or carpenter, but we had no central air, and the summers were getting really hot(out in WA state).

[@101mazz]

Costs, hard to spend the money for R&D and production for a 2% market

[@tracerit]

@@101mazz 2% market? Maybe it's because I'm in California, but even when I traveled to Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. All those states had horizontal sliding windows.

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@tracerit IKR, I've never seen vertical sliding windows except in old buildings.

[@sunshine3914]

They made them. I found some online less than 5 years ago. There was,also, a company that made a saddle unit that hangs over the window - it is its own bracket. Still hoping to find another.

[@Rustyrailhead]

Being only 2 of us in a 2000 S/ F home I did not want to cool the whole house to night time sleeping temp of 70'. So, I installed a window unit in our bedroom which saved us a lot on the energy bill and let us sleep in comfort.

[@StevenCookFX]

Dude... You should have cleaned that window frame. It has a lot of dirt there.

[@wolfgang8225]

😂😂😂

[@LarryeWhite61]

I've been use the 12,000 BTU unit for 2 years now and it is GREAT!

[@gregmize01]

tyler perry has entered the chat

[@HowToHomeDIY]

I was wondering how long it would be until a comment like this one showed up 🤣

[@TeranceHealy]

Of course, when Alexa talks to Madea, Tyler gonna show up.

[@rogergraff5674]

I have been using that same unit from Media. I am on my 3rd year with it, and it still is working great.