Has Midea Perfected the Portable AC with the 12,000 BTU Duo?

[@aaronstestlab]

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[@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

[@mixetube1116]

Did yours produce any liquid out the rear clear condensate hose? Mine is not emptying any liquid at all, not sure If dehumidifier mode is working

[@slavonskibecar]

@@mixetube1116 Mine is working fine for few days non stop and I put it in dehumidifying mode but no liquid

[@mixetube1116]

@@slavonskibecar any idea what the clear drain hose is for on the back then?.all my other portable AC this hose drips water but not this one.

[@slavonskibecar]

@@mixetube1116 I believe you only have to clean it when you get P1 error other than that no I have used it extensively and no water is dripping. Once you get error i believe then you drain it

[@martinmuldoon603]

​@@mixetube1116I'm just reading this mounts after you've posted. It's great that dual hose inverter portable air con are available now single ones should not have been made or allowed because you can't pump air out of a building without replacing it plus it's much more efficient with fresh air flowing over the condenser (hot side) coil as well. I haven't seen one of these new units however my guess is the condensed water is sprinkled over the hot heat exchanger so that it evaporates and then combines with exit air flow and travels out the hot exhaust pipe

[@IvoPavlik]

I'm glad to see more dual hose units on the market as they are much more efficient. I honestly wouldn't mind having those hoses separated - uglier but more robust and flexible.

[@aaronstestlab]

And easier to replace with generics if they get damaged

[@IvoPavlik]

@@aaronstestlab absolutely. Very good point.

[@TinusTegenlicht]

Me too and seperating the 2 hoses they can be quite a bit thinner, because this Midea 2 in 1 hose is just too big for lots of windows. I would not be able to use it for any of my upstair rooms bcs of it. And now it likely will suck in some of the very hot and humid exhaust air again, bcs the hoses are so close. Plus the hose wasn't insulated, which is like having a heater on in your room.

[@rcinfla9017]

You can buy a 6 inch, 45 deg metal duct elbow at HomeDepot and pound down some of the coupling neck down ripples so end of elbow fits over 6" plastic exhaust port attachment. This helps efficiency by directing hot condenser exhaust air away from external coaxial hose intake port air.

[@MyChannel-vm6dw]

Please link the elbow, that's exactly what I need

[@cirvaaznyMhg]

The exhaust hose on this unit also pulls out separately if you don't have the main hose fully extended as it's the same length as the main hose. It's held down with plastic clips to the main hose body. You can angle it away from the fresh air intake section this way without needing to add any extra adapters.

[@martinmuldoon603]

​@@cirvaaznyMhgyour clever

[@MHdollrevievs]

I agree the hose is a hassle but once a year to setup it's definitely worth it, We are on our second season of use and I haven't broken any clips and I use duct tape to seal the gaps. It's quieter and easier to setup than the window A/C we had before and turns our bedroom into a meat locker LOL

[@magacop5180]

or just leave there like most lazy folk and use it as furniture in the winter.

[@sallyire1]

Honestly, all my portable air conditioners have required duct tape to hold in place in the window, both at home and my cottage. I am considering this unit but that hose looks huge and unwieldy.

[@MHdollrevievs]

@@sallyire1 We installed ours mid May this year and even during the record breaking recent Heat Dome we had for 10 days it performed flawlessly. Yeah I know the duck tape is a pain in the ass, Plus the hose is only 3-4 feet long so ours sits on top of a foot stool with the top of the foot stool removed.

[@MHdollrevievs]

@@magacop5180 Ours doesn't have the Heat Pump feature the bigger one does but that feature only works to -10c and we get colder in Calgary than -10c in the winter

[@sallyire1]

@@MHdollrevievs Good to know. Sounds like a power house machine which I'm looking for.

[@klassic9900]

I appreciate you mentioning the clips in this, as someone who has to take it out constantly these clips are a real pain to deal with and I wish they would have put a more effort into the setup. I appreciate them adding the adapter but my old one just slid into place and used the hoses weight to hold it in whereas if the hose on this one pulls on the clips too much they tend to snap back out of place. It is very finicky and I might have to find another solution before my clips start snapping off as many others have. Aside from that it works great.

[@aaronstestlab]

Sounds like your experience mirrors mine exactly

[@firstlast-pt5pp]

@9:37 - it's a DC compressor therefore it uses half the power of an AC one to get same cooling power/capacity. They are found in higher end models costing $200-$300 more. Worth the extra cost if the AC is in use for 3 or more months per year ( electricity cost savings ).

[@mar128a]

I had a white 12,000 BTU unit noisy, I didn't expect the temps in the 70's as our Central Air when working would only be in the low eighties, my disappointment was that I could not get the humidity down passed 55% humidity. When I got my Central Air back online, I was able to bring the humidity back down to 36% humidity, they still have some work to do.

[@MaxCaud]

Great review! Like you mentioned Inverter is pretty cool, unlike normal portable AC's drawing ~1000W consistently on and off. I like how it can scale dynamically, huge energy savings especially if on solar. That hose is huge though

[@aaronstestlab]

Thanks. Yeah, like I said, I'm sold on inverter tech. The "Duo" hose though, I could do without. They're not as pretty, but I'd prefer two separate hoses.

[@MrSeadawg123]

​@@aaronstestlabdo you know of an extension hose for this machine? Thank you for the review. Am debating on getting one of these.

[@zahirkhan778]

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

[@sangare13]

I just bought one but the power consumption starts at 1000wh and goes down to 220wh. Impressive. I have a Watt Meter

[@martinmuldoon603]

Are you on 240v supply?

[@sangare13]

110v USA

[@NigelM18]

We own 4 of these this year in the danby version. Absolutely love them but almost every unit has its flaws, one wobbles like the fan wheel is out of balance, one has a high pitch whine when running, one is perfect in every way which ended up by our bed and the last one has a control panel that's very hard to read.

[@marstedt]

Thanks for the detailed review and the sound comparison. Very good info that's hard to find. Keep it up!

[@wty1313]

When doing the noise test, the duct should have been connected as specified. Quite a bit of measured noise is caused by airflow through the duct.

[@aaronstestlab]

Let us know when you’ve done it “properly”

[@sigurdsays]

Any chance on showing how you created the solution for your clamps issue and also the creation of your wooden panel? I think it would be awesome to follow along!

[@demetriusgallitzin8859]

Waiting for them to put a reversing valve so that it heats as well as cools with the variable speed inverter.

[@aaronstestlab]

There is a 14K BTU version with heat available already

[@jupitervolcano]

Any chance we can get a better look at your wooden panel and the materials used? I'd like to make one as well because I don't like the flimsy plastic it comes with, and your solution is the best I've seen so far.

[@SamAdam87]

could you make a video or discuss more indepth of the frame you made for the window attachment?

[@chloecastleton6113]

Definitely!! Please do this!! Great question SamAdam.

[@Mia_Alise]

My bf bought one and I love how cold it gets. My only problem is the hose is so BIG we can only have it one side of our window which means we had to move our tv all the way to the left and for some reason mosquitoes keep getting in😭

[@aaronstestlab]

Can you install a bug screen on the outside of the window? I left mine in place and it doesn’t interfere with the hose.

[@KIDSOUL777]

Some type of a mesh screen over it will keep bugs out.

[@geneo317]

I own this. Second year no issues.

[@aaronstestlab]

Glad to hear it

[@jonathantheyorkie]

For those of you with sideway sliding windows... You don't need the adapter, you can tilt the hose to the side and then run it up to the window.

[@marstedt]

Looking forward to gen2 or gen3 of this design from Midea or others. Twin, separate hoses would be of great interest to me. Not interested in awkward, propriety, complex connections.

[@aaronstestlab]

Same, would much prefer two separate hoses

[@michaelgizinski7102]

You need to slow down your installation and assembly portion of your video. It makes it difficult to see what you are doing when you go so fast. You need more close-up shots. It would be nice to see how the window kit brace is applied on both window types. Show details of your wooden frame. Thank you for your video.

[@chiraldude]

One big question I have is why the duct is black. I would think most people would want it to be white. I haven't used the Alexa integration but I have used the Home Assistant integration. A bit cumbersome to install but after that, it works great.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

The white ones looking nice when they're new but over time they start turning yellow

[@IvoPavlik]

Agreed. Light color would be less distracting.

[@fjosh6]

Ive got the Whynter 14/12k version of this on the way in about a week. This video has me really worried about breaking tabs now 😅

[@aaronstestlab]

Just be really, really careful, particularly when removing

[@Steve-bm2zm]

I love my Midea 14,000 btu unit with heat. It’s half as powerful as my heatpump but doesn’t cost 15,000 to replace

[@aaronstestlab]

Have you used the heat function in winter? Was looking at the specs and they referenced an operating temp >40 degrees, which to me seemed to make the heat function pointless.

[@mattmartinolc]

Thanks for the video. I landed here because the upright AC I currently have is so loud that I have to watch TV in another room or turn it off and the room heats up again. Likely get one like this next season.

[@samsno3667]

My LG is noisy...but it's in my sunroom as that room gets to be unbearable...the new LG works except that I have to move it out to drain...

[@juandeleon1665]

Be cheaper to buy a sound bar

[@nodak81]

I have a 14,000 BTU version and it cools the entire 2nd and 3rd floor lofts of my house. Works very well but it recently started leaking and I can't tell what the issue is, the drains all appear unobstructed. I even stuck something in there and there is no debris clogging them. I only ever use cooling mode but it leaks tons of water. I finally got a tub to set it in, but I'm afraid of electrical problems if it's sitting in an inch of water. Edit - Finally found out that it's the "Dry Mode" drain that has been leaking. Which makes no sense since I only use cooling mode and cooling mode is supposed to drain out of the bottom drain. I don't really understand the problem but now I have it draining into a bucket and the unit still cools very well which is what really matters. Very annoying problem though.

[@huitrecouture]

Well that's defective. What a PITA. Call them. Another video showed that the hose was loose inside and after they adjusted it, it stopped.

[@stevenshircliff393]

Great review! I bought this unit a month ago. It cools great but has a major drawback for me. The Dry function or dehumidifier function is horrible. I cannot get it to dehumidify below 60% Please make a video testing this.

[@sonnic2071]

Very thorough review and it seems a good unit from what i seen so far. I thinking it will be more than enough as i live in California and its not as hot as other states. Thks

[@aaronstestlab]

I bet it would do very well in CA. Though it's worth noting the manual states "operating temperature" is up to 95F. I know some places in SoCal get that hot. Now whether that's just what is says on paper, or if it actually starts displaying errors I'm unsure of.

[@samsno3667]

I am still exploring; the hose looks pretty nightmarish. I have a casement window that I temporarily modified to accept an LG.portable. I can.problably do the same with this unit. You did not touch base on condensation evaporation nor pump out action. Are there any issues there?

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

I’m in south Louisiana and looking for something to help with the heat and not bring my electric bill up to $600. Also a good way to keep the house cool should a hurricane knock the power out. I’ve only seen window units and they are an eyesore (it would not be a problem if I had to, but if I can avoid it, even better!) But I would love to hear if this is a good option for what I am searching for? I maintain the central air, but the heat and the amount of windows are not in my favor. I don’t care about noise, I have 4 kids and don’t mind hearing white noise over “mommmn, so and so won’t get out of the bathroom”

[@aaronstestlab]

I’m sure it would work well. But, although I’ve never experienced it, I’ve read that portable AC’s can fill up with condensate in hot and humid climates. At least with window units you don’t have that problem. Have you looked into the Midea-U?

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

My entire home is only 2,000 square feet. My kitchen and living space are where my common sense of “nature light is awesome” failed me and the sun is coming in from about 4pm till night. I exaggerated my electric bill, but it is still pretty high ($290) but it’s not even summer yet. I also live in a flood zone, so my home had to be elevated to unsightly heights and I fear that a window unit would be too big of a hazard. I am 5 feet 2 inches tall and can walk under my home and only need to slightly bend. I have blackout shades in each window and it helps, but the central air is not shutting off during the day and it is on average 75 (in the evening) degrees inside and we keep it set on 70.

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

@@aaronstestlab I have ran into a video on that specific unit tonight. I think the design is pretty brilliant for someone in my shoes. I am really looking around to see what options are out there and what will be the best option for our needs. We have had more power outages than I can remember in the past few months alone. Luckily it was not too hot yet and most happened at night. Aside from the few things I don’t particularly care for, I don’t like the amount of bugs that are potentially able to get in. I did purchase an electric flyswatter a few days ago and could have a little fun, but I also need some rest.

[@chasejones2654]

Do you remember what the temperature was on the day of recording? i am shocked this unit only pulled under 600 Watts.

[@aaronstestlab]

Likely pretty cool still, prob 70'ish degrees.

[@chasejones2654]

@@aaronstestlab Thank you so much for your response.

[@SamSmolko]

Selling mine. If you have HUMIDITY, just DON'T Bad: 1) Stupid hose placement. Didn't want to drill thru my house so I used a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket I had to empty 6-7 times a day. (Clear hose it comes with gets loose & will flood your floor. Check it OFTEN.) 2) Bulky. Actually... it's massive and ugly as all get out. 3) So many cracks for outside air & the sticky tape is also ugly. 4) Wasn't all that great on my electric bill. Good: 1) The 10,000 BTU cooled my entire 630 sq. ft cabin. 2) Easy to install. I just bought the Midea 12,000 btu inverter U-shaped window unit. Quieter, inverter, space saver, no bucket. WIN! Never again on portable.

[@sallyire1]

Wow, having to empty a 5 gallon bucket 6-7 times a day is crazy! Others in the comments are saying they get very little water coming out.

[@SamSmolko]

​@@sallyire1​@sallyire1 Dependent upon insulation and climate where you live I'm sure. Very rainy and humid where I live. I just found it to be a hassle either way having a massive machine plus a bucket or having to have it drain somewhere. A u-shaped window unit, easier to seal off and I have had far more positives for around the same price.

[@sallyire1]

@@SamSmolko For sure, I don't blame you. I'd love to have a window unit but my windows open vertically, side to side rather than up and down so I do the portable.

[@tonyngo7503]

Hi Aaron, I’m looking to build windows panel since my window is 69 in tall. Could you please give me advice on the materials and brief instructions? Thanks so much!

[@markelliott9354]

Two things......PLEASE make a more in depth framed window attachment. #2, unfortunately I suck at things so simple to most but does anyone know a good handyperson in the Los Angeles area who can build a framed window attachment and/or hire to properly install my Midea? I had it installed but it was a weak/flimsy install with many gaps and difficult to easily take down and put back up. Its now down

[@mixetube1116]

Does anyone know wjy no condensate comes out of the clear hose on the back while running on COOL or DRY mode? It ran on cool for 3 hours and did an awesome job, I tried running it on DRY mode also and no condensate coming out the hose so maybe dehumidifier mode is not working??

[@aaronstestlab]

Check the lower condensate drain

[@mixetube1116]

@@aaronstestlab I did tske the plug out and nothing was built up, the book says the top drain is for dry mode but it ran on dehumidifier for 4 or 5 hrs and not a single dorp came out. Same with ac mode.

[@JSATI]

​@mixetube1116 I notice the same thing. No lowering of room humidity level using a meter. (On dry mode). Drain tube connected to top drain port per user manual. Running unit all night 12+hours. Produces no condensate on cool or dry modes.

[@AldienTheRed]

Great video! This was such a help!

[@aaronstestlab]

Thank you!

[@kenleighumali]

Considering buying this or something similar, but is there any recommendation about using a screen to help keep bugs out? So far all the videos I've seen no one has a screen 😅

[@aaronstestlab]

I left my window screen on. It doesn’t interfere with the hose.

[@winstonrobinson6732]

Wondering how this would work in a van using a back window opening where the glass has been removed and a plywood cover has been attached to cover the window - will there be issues with the duct work even if it is left installed while traveling and a cover is put over the opening while moving???

[@donna4840]

Can it be used without vent hose

[@aaronstestlab]

No

[@janetbooth5835]

How does one open the unit to clean inside? I don't mean the easily removable 'filter.' I am getting an acrid, moldy smell and it must be cleaned. No instructions came with unit. Also, drainage hose is very difficult to secure as it can't take any bending...but it exits horizontally and I must put it down through the floor to the basement. Unit is posing a lot of difficulty for these reasons.

[@aaronstestlab]

You could replace the entire condensate line with a longer one from HD or Lowe’s with a 90 plumbed in at the top.

[@ASSEENBYSB]

very informative im curious abt this brand.. i have n reviewed the Hisense ac and i really like that so far but i like the idea of a dual 1 hose unit.. thanks for info

[@swordxi]

What about rain? What happens if rain comes into the hose?

[@aaronstestlab]

Not totally sure, but I'm guessing it would end up in the condensate reservoirs

[@fadedgalaxy88]

My ac unit is flashing AP on the unit and it won't stop. I have 2 options on the remote the person and the wifi symbol and when I select either of them, it doesn't make it stop

[@hippypopo]

Great video thank you!

[@Alex-gm2kt]

Nice review, im thinking to get one of these. How easy was it to make the window mount, this is something i would need to do.

[@aaronstestlab]

Not hard, especially if you've got a circular/miter saw. If not, Depot or Lowes will cut any wood for you. Just need to be really precise with your measurements to get it into the window frame.

[@poaoas]

Is it possible to show us how you made the wooden frame for the window?

[@aaronstestlab]

Unfortunately didn't film any of that

[@jeffery8168]

I have the Danby version with mostly identical parts, and the clips are very easy to snap. I absolute loathe the fact that Danby/Midea made the clips so flimsy. There has to be a more modern solution / more reliable way to clip the hose onto the plates that don't snap the clips.

[@zahirkhan778]

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

[@Boman1203]

Can you please tell me how to get rid of flashing AP code?

[@markpercival1433]

I was impressed with my Midea Duo 12,000 BTU unit until it began shutting off after 5 minutes, throwing the GFCI breaker plug as it did. Neither Midea or anyone else has a solution for me. It was just over the warranty period and in great shape, yet useless now and headed for scrap if I can;t find a solution. My research suggests it may be a problem with the inverter technology, yet that doesn't help me fix it. All ideas are welcome!

[@casper2yall]

Awesome video review..

[@aaronstestlab]

Thank you!

[@CrazyCowPie]

When you did the testing..what was the outside temperature? According to the manual, the operating temperature max is 95F...above that, according to Midea, the AC unit will not work

[@aaronstestlab]

It very rarely gets that hot in Seattle, so I’m not sure what actually happens when temps exceed 95.

[@Paul-ou1rx]

How do you clean the filters?

[@ashishkumarsavani8517]

@aaronstestlab do you know what is the length of window panel? I have sliding window about 17”. Thanks

[@aaronstestlab]

The window panel with the cutout for the hose is 19". Hose itself is 12", so I'm betting you could make it work if you were willing to do a little panel cutting.

[@kwilly8686]

@@aaronstestlabthe window panel is 19” wide?

[@kwilly8686]

Please provide width of the window panel if possible. I will need to purchase an extension piece for our slider and would like to know the width before hand so we can match. Thank you.

[@bblsimp161]

It doesn’t bring a filter right?

[@neilcoligan8621]

We have a narrow hung window in a dormer with the space for the vent measuring 14" across. Would the Midea window kit accommodate this?

[@SuzanneMcCotter-j6n]

No. Smallest is 19”

[@superhostingtucson3302]

Great video, I’m going to be venting this through a door, I have to cut a hole for the vent hose, do you know the dimensions of the hose opening? I can’t find the info anywhere

[@Tyler_Memo]

Damn, that tube is huge. I don't think it can fits me.

[@mathewfranco3211]

I didn’t see if you answered this already but I wanted to to put this in my rv but the window is small. What is the dimensions of the hose at the smallest points. Thanks

[@i.amerikaaa]

Is there a hose extension kit for this?

[@CaliPlays5651]

What app are you using to find the energy usage of the ac at 11:16 Also great informative video

[@aaronstestlab]

It's a Kasa smart plug and their app. Link is in the description.

[@CaliPlays5651]

@@aaronstestlab thank you 😊

[@LamontCranston1]

Have you had to take it apart yet to clean the build up im tbe bottom or on the rotor blades?

[@aaronstestlab]

No

[@LamontCranston1]

@@aaronstestlab I've had mine for almost 3 years. It builds up fairly quickly in areas that you can't reach unless you disassemble the entire machine, which they did not design to be done. It works great, but cleaning out mold is a multi hour task.

[@ashley198424]

So does the unit never completely shut off when it reaches the desired temperature? I’m assuming the fan runs non-stop?

[@aaronstestlab]

You can set it to run continuously or shut off completely

[@ashley198424]

@@aaronstestlab thank you!

[@chloecastleton6113]

I have a few issues with these portable A/C units. One of the major issues with them is.... When you set the desired temperature, say 71*F, and the room reaches that temperature, the compressor stops. This is great, except, they dump a whole lot of humidity (10-20%) into the room before the compressor kicks back on. So far, all the units I have purchased in the past, have done this. Does this Midea do this? (I'm asking if either the 12000 or 14000 BTU units do this) please test if possible) What they should do, is reverse the air out the exhaust, when the compressor has turned off. I'm not sure if window units do this (increase the humidity after the compressor has stopped)!

[@rmiller28]

this one doesn't really turn off unless you get a few degrees below, it just kinda slows down and keeps running, that's the benefit of the inverter type, i haven't noticed any extra humidity..

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@creese0010]

On cool mode does it kind of turn off when the room gets below it's desired temp? Mine was set to 74 and the room was 72 it turned off but the unit lights were still on. Just wanted to be sure. Thanks!

[@aaronstestlab]

Sounds like correct operation to me.

[@MHdollrevievs]

You can set it to continuous run by pressing down on the fan speed button for 3 seconds. The fan will stay running so it eliminates temperature spotting and for sleeping it has a nice white noise.

[@WesCrockettCA]

Now that it's warmer, how has this been holding up? I may pick one up for my son's oven of a bedroom (second floor, all day sun, 500sq ft.)

[@aaronstestlab]

Doing great, though it's still relatively cool in Seattle

[@muffs55mercury61]

Can this be operated without the phone app thing????? I have almost no cell service and no wi fi at all. A remote control like they've always been is all I would want, forget the tech. I don't want to make a $400 mistake. (looks like the control panel shown at 5:46 just answered my question, thanks)

[@rmiller28]

its got a good remote.

[@nimaiiikun]

is there a lot of leeway to move the vent tubes left or right?

[@ENMOOZ]

The vent tubes themselves are generally designed to be positioned in a specific way to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. For more precise adjustments, you might consider using additional accessories or extensions that can help direct the airflow more effectively. It’s always a good idea to refer to the user manual or contact Midea customer support for specific guidance on installation and adjustments.

[@gortech3898]

How good does the panel work at preventing rain from getting in. Will covering gaps from the inside with foil tape be enough?

[@aaronstestlab]

Certainly not as good as a closed window. If you were to go the foil tape route, I'd do it on the outside.

[@gortech3898]

​@@aaronstestlabYeah, good call, from the outside. Thx for the advice. Cheers

[@lovequynh]

Why is my midea ac keep blowing fan air not cooling air ? I set cool mode and also temperature is 16 but still normal air sometimes is hot air

[@wty1313]

That's a fre@kin MASSIVE duct!

[@incredibleadventures1027]

It's the same as two separate hoses.

[@IvoPavlik]

​@@incredibleadventures1027 It is not though. Two hoses have less visual impact. Aside from giving you more installation flexibility and being less cumbersome.

[@KellyChen-t8l]

Great review! We also have robotic vacuums for testing, how can we contact you?

[@tamasparoczai4975]

Hy! How often the condensation water must be drained? THX

[@aaronstestlab]

I have yet to drain it

[@tamasparoczai4975]

@@aaronstestlab How long did you use it without draining?

[@JSATI]

​@@tamasparoczai4975running mine all night 12+ hrs. In cool mode I experienced no condensate and the user manual does not call for any drain in this configuration. In dry mode user manual reccomends drain hose connected to top drain and run the same duration as night 12+hrs and no condensate either. (Yes the plug from top drain was removed)

[@Brad-im2ot]

What energy monitoring smart plug are you using?

[@aaronstestlab]

It’s one from Kasa, link is in the description

[@InsuperableMany]

In the afternoons my house stays hot. I would like to pull in cool air from the outside. I have a single hose AC and it does very little. Would this dual design help with that? Or should I just get a strong window fan.

[@aaronstestlab]

Hard to say. Usually single-hose portables have trouble keeping a room cool on really hot days. If it's cool outside and your ac still isn't working, I'd imagine something else is going on.

[@erniefedorowych5955]

How do you use this when the outside air/environment is full of wide fire smoke and the air quality health index is 10?

[@aaronstestlab]

I dont' know. Do a really good job sealing up the hose and also run a hepa filter in the room? Just a guess.

[@XDUDE21]

Does anyone know the hose length? It would be for basement with the old small windows up high. Looked everywhere but can't find a max window height it can reach.

[@aaronstestlab]

I can’t give you an exact figure, but mine’s sitting at 4’ and it’s already pretty stretched. I would think basement windows sitting >6’ would be out of the question.

[@KonvosWithKinu]

I bought the same one but are we suppose to change anything after using it as an A/C? Meaning is there water we have to drain out of it after using for a month or so? It came with a hose

[@aaronstestlab]

I usually drain my portable ac’s at the end of the summer and then run them on fan only mode for a few days to dry them out before storage. Some more humid climates require more frequent draining.

[@blindreck]

Just bought one and it has this weird ticking sound. It sounds like it's rattling around in there.

[@kevinphillips4064]

Is there any type of tank or water line?

[@aaronstestlab]

Tank yes, water line no. Could probably fabricate one though.

[@kevinphillips4064]

Why do you make a video about a product and not one time? Do you mention anything about a water tank or something like that. That seems to be a major point of the product. How long does it take to fill? Can you leave it running and not be home. These are questions that people would have if they knew it existed. It doesn’t even mention anything about it on the sales paperwork.

[@aaronstestlab]

Go make it yourself then. I'm not your personal sales concierge.

[@kevinphillips4064]

WOW

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

No isolation between the intake and the exhaust is quite stupid.

[@aaronstestlab]

I agree, it's one reason I'm not a fan of the "duo" hose

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

@@aaronstestlab ya

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

Got one for $450 at Costco.

[@aaronstestlab]

Nice. How’s you liking it?

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

@@aaronstestlab So far so good, but there are some simple things they could have done to make things better. The unit feels high quality but it seems like there was 0 left in the budget once they got to how the hose connects to the window. I also picked up a Hisense 8k BTU because it was on sale and the way its dual hoses slide into the window panel is much easier. I swear the c-sense worked great the first few days, but now it will cool to 2 or 3 degrees below the remote temp, which is annoying. But overall it's quiet, cold and efficient. I'd give it a 4/5 right now.

[@CTSSTC]

I was just about to purchase that model but had to hop on a road trip for a day, got home, went to order it and it was out of stock now 😭 It's odd the model isn't on their site and mentions some "mshield" technology that their site has no mention of, but I guess it has an ionizer built into that model. I have the duo heat and cooling version and wanted to grab the Costco version (without heating) as it seemed to have the same BTU, although a bit hard to verify given I couldn't find the exact specs on their site. Had some mixed inputs given the different BTU ratings. As far as I could tell the Costco model was a special version for them at about a 25% discount, which was a steal of a deal at $450 vs I believe $600 which likely doesn't have the "mshield" which I was interested in. Someone at Costco recently said they were swapping from summer to fall already, so I imagine they were pushing the last of their stock unfortunately :( I guess I'll continue with my old AC in the other room, I'm bummed I missed it. Then again summer might be cooling down in the next 2-4 weeks anyways. I've also heard that Midea warranty and support can be horrible, so I figured if the latest batch of units were janky (the one I got a year or two ago has been fantastic), that Costco has a fantasy return policy that would help negate any nightmares there.

[@TinusTegenlicht]

The timer sucks, I really don't get why you can just set one time, whereas I want to have a timer I can let it turn on every hour or every 2 hours for example. My Mizushi has this feature, but doesn't have a remote and it is a split unit. Oje of tue best portable split A/C out there. But for a small room where I have my pc I have single hose portable A/C which sucks. But this Midea is too big and the hose too bulky. They should have used 2 hoses instead and insulate them, so you can have a gap between them. Now it sucks in part of the very hot and humid air from tue exhaust.

[@nimaiiikun]

think this 12000 BTU is enough to cool a 2 bedroom house, or just a room?

[@ENMOOZ]

The Midea 12,000 BTU air conditioner is designed to cool spaces up to 550 square feet. This makes it suitable for cooling a large room or a small apartment, but it might not be sufficient to cool an entire two-bedroom house effectively, especially if the rooms are spread out. For a two-bedroom house, you might need multiple units or a central air conditioning system to ensure even cooling throughout the space.

[@aaronstestlab]

Hard to say. It does a really good job, even on spaces larger than it’s rated for. However, with walls and doors in the way, I would think cooling would be extremely uneven.

[@DeathofHeavens]

Sure would be nice if they sold it in EU

[@aaronstestlab]

But the EU gets the awesome new Midea Portasplit which the US doesn’t

[@1973gorilla]

Not the same as Midea Real Cool 35? Anyway I have the Real Cool 35 and the PortaSplit and the latter is amazing

[@marivalle904]

Why Always need drain 15mnts P1

[@DamnitMan88]

12000btu and it makes a high pitched noise when on AC mode. It's really annoying.

[@facedefacede1164]

the hose looks tooooook funny

[@danielatimmerman8062]

Se todos os homens tivessem esse pensamento o mundo estaria salvo

[@aaronstestlab]

Sim

[@ashleydahlseid9644]

Why is the A/C unit bringing in air from the outside instead of pulling in and recycling the cool air from inside the house?

[@aaronstestlab]

The answer to that question is a full on explanation of how compressed gas refrigeration works.

[@cristalhernandez5931]

What’s the app name

[@OfficalNoobWorld]

Midea air

[@leeken3482]

Just get a window unit

[@aaronstestlab]

Alot of windows can’t fit them. And they’re tough to install in sliders.

[@spiderswebs11]

Something not to buy, if those clips break it becomes useless as you cannot use the air intake feature, which is supposed to be its selling feature.

[@aaronstestlab]

I think the duo hose is more hassle than it's worth

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@konsul2006]

Midea got a very high pitch noise. I can't stand that!

[@MassiveGarbage]

I can't stand the high frequency noise these inverter units make.

[@rayaveney8748]

The Duo is a lemon Mine stopped working after 1 month. Amazon reviews of people have same issues….

[@mob1235]

wtf :D

[@tonyngo7503]

You can reply with the email that I used to subscribe if that’s easier for you

[@shayne87]

"portable" 🤣🤣🤣