The Midea U-Shaped AC - Your Best Option?

[@majic5824]

I live in a doublewide mobile home , my central unit went out , with no job and having only soc. sec. i can not afford to buy a new central unit , i was able to buy this midea window unit , i installed it in the smallest room of my house and just moved EVERYTHING into that room ( tv , computer , game console , bed , everything ) now that is the room i exist in , the only room in the house with a/c , i am very happy with this a/c unit , very energy efficient and keeps me cool even tho outside temps are hitting 110 F or 43 C in the shade . it is hot , even at night it stays above 80 F / 27 C so the a/c unit runs 24/7 and my electric bills run under $100 / mo ; i just LOVE my midea a/c .

[@aaronstestlab]

Glad to hear its working out for you

[@K4nj]

What are your temps running it in those heat?

[@philcook9967]

I watched your video yesterday and helped my girlfriend install her Midea-U today. A minute after the unit was turned on, error code 07 appeared on the display. Midea does not list error messages online or in the instruction manual, but Amazon explains the problem that many people have had. A piece of black vibration dampening material is wrapped around the 2 copper pipes next to the condenser coil fan (the section of the unit outside the window). If the material extends too far, it will prevent the condenser coil fan blade from turning, causing an error code 07 . In order to make the unit functional and prevent the error code 07, remove the top cover from the outside portion of the unit (3 screws on top, 2 screws on each side and 3 screws in the front. To remove the 3 front screws, a stubby screwdriver is necessary). On the left side, by the compressor are 2 copper pipes with the black material between the pipes. Trim or push the black material away from the fan blade so it spins freely, then install the cover and screws. It is easiest to test the unit before installing it in the window to be sure it functions properly so you can make the repair if needed. The fan on the inside part of the unit did not have a problem and worked normally.

[@aaronstestlab]

That’s a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mike-om4tv]

Installed two of these in a tenants unit and she didn't even know they were both running when she walked in. I would absolutely buy again

[@Antonio_Luna1899]

Your review about Midea is the best so far to all I've watched over the fast few day. I'm planning to purchased one of this, and thankful I 've watched your video.

[@thomashelman3118]

This will be my 3rd Summer and I have 2. They really are at 42 db. I have a 8k BTU in bedroom and one 12K BTU in lower level where I have no central air! I got a 12K BTU for my Son. All working really well!

[@mase202]

have you notice any mold?

[@amg5619]

@@mase202every type of a/c no matter what will likely get mold.

[@Diesel_Outlaw]

I have an Midea 8,000 btu U-shaped window a/c unit that I bought on Amazon and I love it. Unless I run it on full blast to quickly cool down the room, the machine is whisper quiet. It's nice that you can turn off the lights and display on the front panel of the unit as well as the beeps when you make a change to one of the settings. The remote that comes with the unit is very nice and has it's own little LED display that shows you everything you need to know about what settings you are using on the unit. And if that isn't enough, you can download an App. that turns your smartphone into a remote control that you can use anywhere as long as the window unit is connected to your wifi and your phone has internet access. I love it. I find myself using my phone more often than I use the remote that came with the unit. And the best part is that it sips electricity instead of guzzling it like the old a/c units do. This a/c unit is one of the best investment that I have ever made. There are people who are buying several of these Midea window a/c units and shutting off their central a/c system because these window units are way cheaper to operate than the central a/c system. 🙂👍

[@MLeeK365]

Had this for a few years, no problems,no as heavy as my old one, easy to keep clean because it doesn’t have the standard outlets for air that collect dust,one large cover that closes when off.the app is great,has control functions as well as inside and outside temperatures and even the forecast for your location,

[@rudolfgrbavac5855]

Just put mine in yesterday. I think the bracket legs should slide to lengthen or shorten. It would solve a lot of people's problems. The legs were an issue for me. I silicone glued one inch thick wood to each pad. Worked like a charm. My unit is very quiet. And draws very little electricity compared to my other smaller btu unit.

[@sigridliang7297]

Hi, how do you mount the other side of the bracket since it is sliding window? I know one side screw to the wall but how about the other side?

[@TheBabbitt]

Thank you for posting how you did a sliding window install. I will be doing the same thing and had very similar ideas on how to do it.

[@Zigzag_artichoke]

I’m guessing to approach the 42 db you need to have it installed in a modern double hung dual pane glass windows. A lot of the claimed quietness comes from having a modern window with good sound insulation

[@aaronstestlab]

Good point

[@robertp7209]

When mine runs in lowest fan speed, can barely hear it. With the double pane vinyl window down so low, and the compressor far enough back, yes it’s that quiet. Those accordions don’t do much at all with sound attenuation especially on the one side where the compressor is, just past the accordion.

[@robertp7209]

I was thinking, even a single pane original will do good since the compressor is behind it in the outer compartment. And the thick solid foam like blocks they give you to fill the short gap between the window bottom on the sides, for the entire middle section it’s a stick on foam across the full bottom of the window. And no accordions - most of all, don’t see how they block much sound at all. Simply form a decent air seal.

[@stevey500]

@@robertp7209 I run their 12k btu unit in a 1927 sash single pane window and the compressor unit is pretty quiet. Being that I’m running this unit my main level with significantly more square footage than a 1 ton unit should be cooling, on 90+F days so far, the air handler makes more noise than the compressor/condenser unit does. It certainly emits noise but it’s an acceptable fan whoosh white noise sound with zero other compressor based mechanical noises to be heard at all. I run their 8k btu unit in a modern dual pane window in our bedroom. I leave it on 40 percent fan speed 24/7 but is scheduled to change temperatures based on occupancy so the compressor kicks in and winds up and down as necessary to meet the target temperature. 40% fan speed is what I’d consider most typical standing room fans at low speed, pretty tame and pleasing fan noises, great to sleep to. Being that we are within 7-9 feet of the unit, I can hear the compressor change in speed and turn off / on when the temps dip below the set temperature as it should. The compressor is audible at this fan speed with a tiny bit of high pitch PWM motor controller noise whine and the startup of the pump is a bit more audible than I’d imagine for a soft starting variable speed unit. As the compressor winds up, while it is relatively quiet it kind of sounds like push starting a 50cc motorcycle from a stop without popping the clutch and a few seconds into the compression building up, there’s a bit of a “thud” in the pressure surge of the refrigerant lines. I can’t help but hear all of these things as I’m a light sleeper and a tinkerer that wants to know all of the inner workings of things. After a few nights, my brain got used to the noises of this unit being in our room and it’s been wonderful.

[@robertp7209]

@@stevey500 I never heard a thud at as usual ac does but then again it’s in living room. You have a lot there, I never seen this question answered. Other than the setting of Temp, how can you know what actual BTU it’s putting out vs your schedule. After all it’s a temp T stat rating like any other AC. Or do you assume, what? . So what I mean, mine is 10k, like what range will it do? 8 to 10K? Or yours, 10 to 12 K? The provide nothing. I can do elec power load externally, but doesn’t mean it’s a 8 or 10k. Another person claimed she had humidity issues, like not before, when I suggested why she did the usual, respond like she’s talking to her husband, yeah right another F in Karen but my high tech career would be not if I married that and be dead by now, so what mattered is root cause as always, I’m first time inverter type and basement has a scent never before with even a smaller undersized 6 K on all the time I actually hate ac air but need a little and dry. Basement all last summer was good. If I figure out the btu is shet in duration and actual magnitude is the cause, this pos is going in the trash and back with 6K BTU LG, believe it or not, that’s all I need just just flat out all the time except lower in PM. I don’t give a shet about energy in dollars if basement smells continue. In the trash it goes, means nothing, at least glad Again never married the right one that “Karen”, wtf be dead anyway about 9 yrs ago for sure. Ill figure it out never fail, I’m the best in North America not AC, but a lot bigger glad to be alive doing it💪😎

[@dplj4428]

6:28 under the upoer louver, there are two pairs of manually directional outputs 8:00 initial install says run NIDE COOL at 60, then when area is comfortable set temp you prefer. Thanks for sharing about remote etc. 11:55 note homedepot etc coverage does not kick in until end of manufacturer warranty.

[@chester4394]

Great video! Do you have instructions on how to build the frame? I have vertical sliders as well. I really like the clean look of your installation.

[@aaronstestlab]

Thx, but unfortunately I didn't make a separate installation video.

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

+1

[@bernelnery2191]

Excellent craftmanship. I've own 1 of these AC unit for 1 year now, I was just searching how I can mount this for my other windows that are similar to yours. The double hung window with dual pane makes a huge noise reduction when it is use. Plus the fact that is an smart inverter also makes it efficient. This is so quiet sometimes I do not realize it is on and running regardless if it is on eco mode or not.

[@4seeableTV]

Yes, the craftsmanship was good, and yet, kind of odd. He should've just made the new section the exact size of the sliding window, then he can just take the window out of the track and put it in the garage. Then he has the top part wood and then the area behind the AC translucent. This seems totally backwards.

[@jkmarshall3553]

Actually seems easier to just install a new window than to derive that kludge of engineering.

[@dplj4428]

Midea is huge. They do Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for many, many well known brands worldwide. If the manual and videos for thus unit seem confusing, just watch the Danby video. Same bracket support, same diagrams. Does Midea own technology? Is Danby a subsidiary of Danby?

[@oliverajairo7188]

Any way you could make the custom window frame. ? I'll happily pay for it. 😁

[@apairon2]

the 60 degree lowest setting is what has me interested in this unit. i sleep very hot and ill take every thing i can get

[@philcook9967]

You can still adjust the tilt. There are three screw holes where the arms attach to the window sill bracket that provide additional adjustment to the tilt.

[@mick4143]

I want to install this unit in 51 Inch wide window. Concerned about using and fastening the bracket. I plan on filling open spaces with wood or similar. Any ideas?12:54

[@JH-lc8xd]

I have this exact model and I love it. Its a super cool AC unit (no pun intended). I live in a cape cod that was built in the 50s so I have a bunch of obsolete window sizes and shapes. Typically I have only been able to use a 5k or 8k BTU unit because of my window size but the 12K BTU unit fits and what a difference it makes. It punches above its cooling ratings. I found the install job to average. Here is what I can tell you: 1) I really like the bracket. No more wood blocks or bricks slid underneath for support. Nice clean easy bracket install 2) Its really quiet as advertised. Just enough soft white noise for sleeping. The display lights on the unit can be turned off 3) I live in the mid west and humidity can be a killer here so when I say it blows out cold air……..I am talking serious cold air 4) I dont know how but it blows air that reaches all the way across the room. Way further than any previous owned unit 5) I am not using the voice activation system (Alexa) but I did install the app. Just scanned the code and thats its. Works perfect 6) I ran into the same issue as the guy in the video. Had to make additional surround parts. It doesnt look bad but not great either 7) My surround looks ok but I can tell you that its light years ahead of dealing with those accordion style side panels. Those suck 8) I love the fact I can open my window if I want too 9) It lets in so much more light thru your window. Nice feature when you want some sunshine or just drop the shades to keep it darker cooler if you prefer I have noticed this unit does not have any weep/drain holes. I have also noticed this on the last 2 units I have bought. I guess they dont make them like that anymore. Not of a fan of that myself but just wanted to mention that. I paid $500 for this unit at a local hardware store and its easily the best looking and functioning window AC unit I have ever owned. Its not perfect because nothing is but I most definitely do recommend it if you can afford it. They also sell a 8K BTU unit that less expensive retails for around $330. E

[@robertp7209]

The condenser fan blade tips clip the top of the condensate pool and vaporize it, so it gets blown out of the unit in a gas state, doesn’t need to drip out, which is particularity troublesome when one lives above someone else, or for making puddles.

[@JH-lc8xd]

@@robertp7209 Very good know. Thank you for that bit of information.

[@robertleftwich1122]

Right., no pun.

[@mase202]

have you noticed any mold build up , worried about not having drain holes

[@JH-ii4xi]

@@mase202 Hi Mase: sorry for the late reply. I didnt see your message. No I have not noticed any mold/mildew build up. I was told the reason there are no drain holes is because it’s so efficient that any water (condensed or rain) is vaporized. I also keep it covered during the winter months. Just an FYI: GE has a new model window AC unit out called the saddle. Its a really nice and user friendly design too and its supposed to be 34% more energy efficient (at least compared to their other models) and its around the same price as the Midea. Might be worth checking that model out too if you’re in the market for an AC unit.

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Good review I agree their bracket arms are a bit short and I added a 2x6 where they hit, but honestly I hate the extra length at the ends which is unnecessary and looks goofy. Otherwise I think the bracket design is a winner. I also thought the noise level is higher than advertised and one unit I bought is noisier than the other more recent purchase. The first one is not as balanced, the second one is quieter and smoother.

[@aaronstestlab]

Good call on the 2x6, was thinking about doing something similar

[@kroalex81]

Come on that ac it's quiet than any regular window ac

[@ashotmm]

​ @aaronstestlab Could you pls post a link to the Midea tutorial for sliding windows that you mentioned at 2:12

[@pl747]

They are much quieter than normal window units. I put two in just to get ready in case my central unit quits. They are much quieter than my central unit. But I had lots rather have the old square box instead of the U shape. To me the old style is much easier to install. If the bottom of the U was straight, flat, and smooth it would be much much better. You have to be very careful to keep rain from wanting to flow inside. And there is no really good way to seal it except with foam which just soaks up water. The window does knock some of the sound I guess. And I am not interested at all about opening the window after it is installed. And ventetian blinds will not work with it; just not enough room. Especially with curtains. If I was to do it again I would probably go with a unit like the LG dual inverter or something.

[@aaronstestlab]

Well said

[@HenryCoggins]

I have an 8k and a 12k. I live in SW Fl and we are currently under an “excessive heat warning” with a feels like temp of 105. I use these to cool two bedrooms. I have central A/C and we keep the thermostat set to 79 around the clock. We use the Mideas when we go to bed so that we can keep bedrooms at 74. We also have two dehumidifiers that we run to keep the house at around 48% humidity. Usually only one dehumidifier is running until summer rains and humidity begin. (Like a rain forest here in Cape Coral in the summer) Comparing this year’s energy consumption to last year’s is showing we have dropped our kWh a considerable amount! I will have a better picture of the difference the Mideas and the dehumidifiers make once the humidity reaches the normal summer range of around 70%. As for installation, I thought it was pretty straightforward. I am kind of a moron when it comes to figuring out things but if you just read the directions they send you will work through it without too much issue.

[@aaronstestlab]

Single room cooling is a great use of these units. Why spend all that money cooling a big house when you’re only using one bedroom?

[@johnketig5205]

Great video. I couldn’t find the link to the Midea tutorial for installing in a sliding window that you mentioned, can you post it for us? Thanks

[@LarryRichelli]

Midea says that it is not for sliding windows

[@johnketig5205]

LOL…yep. Too bad that a year has passed and the author hasn’t replied or corrected his misinformation. That being said, I put it in a slider window and fabricated some framing to hold it block the open space above. Their condition works really well and I would buy it again but it does trip the gfci outlet when you power it off (it’s in a room that requires gfci outlets otherwise I would have swapped it out).

[@RossMalagarie]

Aaron's Test Lab I just got my Midea 12K btu U-shaped inverter window ac and its a great start. I hope in the future other manufacturer's will start making Window ACs with inverter compressors, (I know LG makes one also but thats about all I can find) second, I hope others start making the U-shaped window ac as I think it works GREAT with added bracket to allow you to be able to open the window. I hope others will make the inverter, U-shaped window acs in a heat pump configuration, that way it can be even more efficient and come with heat, and maybe add an additional electric heater for added heat in cold areas. The more others start to make these the more efferent and the more the price will come down, and the more options we will have. Only having 1 company (Midea and Mr Cool are both owned by Midea) making the U-shaped, inverter, window unit limits you options.

[@Al-gz2fh]

Thankyou for a nice review! Especially like the time you spent showing operation!. Question for you please, The drain plug underneath the unit is supposed to remain in place during operation and only removed to drain any residual water when storing unit for winter etc. Where does condensate water drip/drain from during normal summer use? Or is it absorbed by unit some how? appreciate it!

[@aaronstestlab]

It just drains outside via a few weep holes in the bottom pan

[@lonewolf9223]

I want to put this in a small RV. I wish it had heat setting, heat pump options. This would make it perfect for my application.

[@aaronstestlab]

Don't they sell rootop mounted units just for this purpose?

[@m.r.4798]

Yes, but the rooftop ACs use around 1,800 Watts!

[@robertp7209]

You can get a regular air window/wall air conditioner with the heat pump option, looks the same as regular unit.

[@louschneider3531]

What happened to the link to Midea's video and tutorial you mentioned at 2:13 in the video?

[@prajnaparamita9299]

Hi Mr Unbiased, did you forget that your window is not sliding upward and instead of sound-proofing window panel, you are just using a wood board to separate from the outside condenser?

[@clintchron3001]

Great video. I just bought two 8K units for the bedrooms in my cabin. Both rooms are about 120 square feet. My windows are 48" wide. I will follow your recommendation for wide windows. I am suspect that I will be able to run both units with the fan on low speed. It will be interesting to see if I can run both units off the same 15 amp circuit. Temps generally never get above 90 degrees during the day.

[@aaronstestlab]

I don’t know, (2)8k units on a single circuit might be a little tight. Let us know how it goes.

[@alphafiddlesticks5623]

How has you experience been so far, any issues?

[@dplj4428]

11:47 says LIMITED❤ warranty. Also keep in mind the box store protection offers from Home Depot etc only kick in AFTER the manufacturers warranty, not concurrent and neither covers all labor, parts, etc. Be certain to honor user manual install, cleaning routine, etc. Otherwise might bust warranty and go from limited to no coverage.

[@izzimichaels2892]

we have had our 10k unit for about one month, love it so far, especially the low noise level

[@johnvelaer1300]

I just bought the 12,000 btu unit today, and I'm already loving it. ❤

[@taylorashlock]

I bought this ac, lasted about a year maybe a few months more, still blew cool but wouldn't keep cold, worked amazing in the beginning tho

[@davidabner8885]

I want to know about the gap width. Would a garage door fit in the gap?

[@rockitsurjon8629]

Where did you get that pushblock tool shown at 2:49? I'd like to have one of those.

[@aaronstestlab]

It's called a GRR-RIPPER 3D Pushblock...search that term on Amazon

[@lemolemozeen]

I was curious, does this unit turn off when it reaches the temp you set on the unit? So if you set it to 72 and the room hits 72, does it then shut off then kick back on if the temp rises again? Or is the temp setting on the unit only for how cold you want the air to blow out?

[@aaronstestlab]

Turns off

[@massa-blasta]

inverter a/c's never shut off

[@antoniosgarlata5181]

True it is a good looking ac. Unfortunately I purchased one 12000-BTU for me and one for my son, and after two years, stopped working. I contacted midea customer service and they didn't offer any help. Their answer was that the units have only one year warranty. I tried to understand, but is this very expensive unit ( $500 each) designed to last two years only. At least in my area no technician is willing to wast time repairing the window units. Therefore, I had to trash both units.

[@skip741x3]

We have a slider window as well, 21.5 " max at fully open... as far as what u had to do to get it in? wow bro! such a nice result and workmanship but as a homeowner thats got a drill and a circular saw, the woood work u did was wayyyy beyond the scope of what I or most people could do..who has a table saw like that in their garage? LOL. could I get it in the window if the gap was wide enough? probably ,! but my end result would look like a hack job by comparison! its been tough engough to just adapt a standard window unit into that slider and have it look decent..... FOLLOWUP: well, we swapped out the standard window ac for a midea 8k U shaped unit and put it in the sliding window slot.. yeah my install is not a pretty as urs but it works and the midea is an incredible unit.. we have 2 of them.. one seems decidedly weaker as far as the fan speed and compressor activity and coolness it generates... both are identical 8k units.. we may return the weaker one for another midea... would we still want one of these? heck yeah! they are almost central air silent and certainly more energy efficient than central air.

[@AlanDike]

I'm in the midwest, and I think I have the 10k btu version of the 12k btu. I just needed it to do one small room, about 130 sq ft. Now, it's in an upstairs space that gets HOT... and it never breaks a sweat. With it's variable compressor and that it seems to handle that troom so easily, I could picture having a few of them around a house..

[@dplj4428]

Power cord is 4.9 ft long. Must have receptacle/socket within reach-- no extension cords and always check that receptacle is properly grounded. Whether you use this video frame adaption, do not use an extension cord. If you don’t own, discuss and ask if building owner is agreeable to moving one close to Midea. 😊 6:35 you configure louver movement on unit. The user manual says beware of trending inhouse humidity at 80%. The DRY mode helps but a very humid climate may need assist of a standalone dehumidifier (not running at same time, of course.) The danby u channel demo is much better than the midea. They are twins. Additional store purchased warranty beyond the limited warranty, only begins after the manufacturer period ends. I do not know if that delayed arrangement is true for Assurion. I don’t trust the durability or long term cleanliness of the styrofoam i see from the top vents of the condenser that sits outside the window. Does Midea have replacements? Inside filter easier to do a clean maybe twice a month. Other users and installers say dirty filters are a main reason the coils freeze up or any air conditioner go bad.

[@jojograffsgnino276]

Yes double pain windows insulate both sound and temperature. Guess you could make a double layered air gap to maintain all insulating properties. (Sound and temperature).

[@4seeableTV]

Yes, despite the really good craftsmanship, that translucent piece did seem pretty thin. And that is where all the noise is.

[@sabbath7081]

I got a 12000 and an 8000 non u-shaped the inverter with heat pump and dry function I already like them waiting to see what the first electric bill looks like. I've been waiting for an inverter window unit with heat pump.

[@MrDavew402]

Finally, someone showed the louver swing door IS able to stay still. (or move automatically). Thanks. Shouldn't your brackets outside be closer to the ac, instead of sticking out farther than the AC bottom?

[@MS-zi2ft]

Great Video! Great Wood Skill! What kind of Alexa device is that ? Thanks !

[@nottabrat]

I have the 8000 but and it's amazingly quiet. There's times I don't even know if it's running or not because my air purifier on medium is louder than the air conditioner running on medium... I think for your test you should measure at six or eight feet because that's probably the distance the average person is from the air conditioner in a normal home, that's most people might put it at the window to the foot of their bed or to the far side of their bed. Bought mine at Costco for 239.00 and because I had the Costco credit card I get the free extended warranty for a couple years.

[@dplj4428]

BTW Aaron, i love your sliding adaptations. Not as handy as you but still admiring the look.

[@ECrespo175]

I was looking at this AC, but it was out of stock everywhere I saw. Ended up purchasing a 22K BTU LG dual inverter, best thing ever.

[@aaronstestlab]

That looks like a great unit. However, brining in 240 to power it might not be convenient for many people.

[@Smurdle450]

I ended up choosing the 14,000 BTU dual inverter over the Midea U, as I have a bit of brand loyalty to LG. I am so far very happy with it!

[@jdalzell3354]

@@Smurdle450 i should have went with the LG when i spotted it. Went with the midea as all the youtube videos said they were great lol. it died just after the warranty period.

[@Smurdle450]

@@jdalzell3354 I will say, if you're going to get the LG, get the larger 14K. i do not really recommend the 9.5K because it doesn't work very well in smaller rooms. Counterintuitively, the 14K actually runs lower than the 9500 can, making it the better option for smaller rooms.

[@pobster88j94]

Thanks. All my Alexa’s told me the weather in my house when you asked yours lol. I just ordered this same one. I need to keep a kitten from breaking out and this seems much safer than the accordion blinds.

[@MotherNature26]

5:12 According to their website it is test standard ISO 3744 but you'd have to read the test standard to understand the set up. Sometimes tests are set up that don't really reflect actual use cases but are rather designed to be able to tease out the differences between the test subjects. I am looking for a new window AC unit and stumbled upon your video, super helpful with this product, thanks.

[@tomjones2348]

Nice installation, and great video.

[@aaronstestlab]

Thanks!

[@Grisha-wp1nt]

Wish they had a 15000btu in this design, the 12k one doesn't quite cool my Apt as well because the living room kitchen and hallway are continous with no doors seperating. My old 15k frigidaire was noisy as hell.

[@2112user]

I was wondering, how do you like this a year later? Second question.... Hows it look on the inside? Every year I have to take my window units apart and flan off the "blanket" that formed the previous year on the inside of the condenser. So how easy is this one to get into to clean? Got any pictures/video of a lid removal....

[@aaronstestlab]

So far it's been great. Continues to cool a room far bigger than it's supposed to. Never cleaned it though.

[@symbolic-]

Did you extend the anti-tip bracket for the window track? By the look of it it's only be possible to extend to the right side since the left has the window

[@aaronstestlab]

I built a left-side mounting point into my frame

[@christopheryanik9430]

Hey Aaron. Thanks for the great video. Question: Must the mounting bracket extend all the way to the sides of the widow? Couldn't you just secure a length of it the same width of the unit to the windowsill with screws? Even if you need to shim it? Asking because I have a 36" wide window and really do not see the need to go all the way to the walls regardless of the window width. Would look a lot neater too. Thoughts?

[@aaronstestlab]

I think it'd be fine. The side screws don't seem to support much of anything.

[@christopheryanik9430]

Cool. Thanks!

[@DigIntoGaming]

I bought the 12k btu until from Costco for $320 out the door. I'm going to be using it in a 169sqft room. I'm sure this is extremely overkill but it was cheaper than the 8000btu unit and I will be able to use it for a bigger space if needed. Due to the inverter technology there shouldn't be any issues with having an over sized unit, which normally would be a big problem with condenser cycling on a standard ac unit.

[@massa-blasta]

I am trying to decide between the 12k Midea or spending more for the LG 14k dual inverter. The LG is more expensive, but I've heard it uses the same power on Max (1200W) when it's extremely hot.

[@DigIntoGaming]

@@massa-blasta that really depends on your Square footage your trying to cool and the room it's in. If your using gaming computers or freezers or other devices that produce substantial excess heat then you need to take that into consideration when choosing btu size. So for my small 169sqft room, normally you would be OK with 5000btu. But because I have two gaming pc's with 5 monitors and it's upstairs with diaganol ceilings I need more btu. 8000btu probably would be fine but the midea 12000btu was cheaper lol. You normally don't want to oversize an ac because of the condenser cycle but with the inverter you can.

[@dplj4428]

Compare to its twin made by Danby. It’s bracket very similar. Midea might be OEM for it. But not yet discovered in my searvh

[@hisimagenme]

Nice video. I wonder... if the noise level is effected by the type of window? Just a thought. I just ordered one of these, the concept is revolutionary and I'm mostly hoping for a drastic reduction in noise as our current window unit literally reverberates through our walls and sleeping through it Nevins an exercise in time and the ability to tune it out. Like living next to a train track. Sadly my six cats are not displaying the ability to get used to it as we do. They freak out over it when the condenser kicks in... but I also live in NM where wind and sand are a thing and I'm hoping this will reduce the level of dust that seeps into my room as well. Thanks and I hope this works out for many years for you.

[@aaronstestlab]

I am sure the type of window affects the noise inside quite a bit

[@dplj4428]

Page 5 of The 2022 user guide of the Midea U channel 8000 btu lists normal noises due to startup, condensation, etc. You might find similar info in the reviewed unit.

[@linden5576]

Does a person have to use the app? Do we have to use Wi-Fi mode? All I want to do is put it in my window, plug it in and use the features without Wi-Fi, without an app on a cell phone/computer! Is that possible with this unit? I need to know before purchase because I don’t want to have to take it and exchange it for a standard window air conditioner because I have to have to use Wi-Fi and an app!! I am referring to the U shape Air conditioner😊

[@aaronstestlab]

You don't need to use the app

[@skip741x3]

you dont even need to have the wifi operational in the midea.. its a usb stick behind the front panel.. just unplug it... no wifi

[@AlphaXiro]

How well does the heater work? And how do you use it

[@aaronstestlab]

doesn't have a heater

[@spodee55]

All my windows slide left to right. I also live in Seattle. I don’t have a table saw, if I got you dimensions what would you charge for a mounting kit like yours

[@aaronstestlab]

Making mounts commercially isn't really something I'm interested in doing

[@antoniosgarlata5181]

It is good while it works. I purchased two 12000-BTU and both worked for two years only. The code that came up , loss of refrigerant. I contacted midea customer service, and they didn't care about it. Their answer was that the units had only one year warranty. Totally waste of time and money. I had no choice but to throw both in the garbage. Incidentally, I have a Sharp unit that is still working for more than 25 years.

[@eurony1]

Have two units, one being used for a second summer season and they are both super quiet and cools nicely (got them from Amazon both times). But one weird thing happening for the last few months (since June) is that it switches on its own to Celsius with temp down to 16C (60F) when turning on every now and then (but with no rhyme or reason, just happens quite often). I already chatted with their customer service rep and was asked to reset (on the plug) and reinstall the app but this did not fix it and there was not other option. Anyone else having this issue? We really love these units but having to switch back to F and raise temp when this happens is getting old real fast.

[@jdalzell3354]

I had this happen also so far no fix and it seems midea has abandoned firmware updates as they have not done another update since late 2020.

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

So it only changes to C when temp is dropped below 60 degrees?

[@jdalzell3354]

@@CowneloAlvaroid on my unit it was random when it changed from F to C

[@eurony1]

@@jdalzell3354 at first it was random on both my units (that I bought a year apart) and then it became more frequent, and not just change from F to C but changes to 16 degrees every time it changes over to C. One unit is controlled by Alexa and the other by remote control whenever I need it.

[@ND-fy3wu]

maby you can try just set its temp unit to celsius, that should make it stable, and roughly C*2+30=F, so that 24C is around 77F which is a universal comfortable temp in summer time, so that, 24 could be the only number you need to remmeber. it sounds like a software app problem.

[@diallosmith8850]

How did you install the anti-tip brackets while using this frame?

[@f.allenrisler5303]

I would like to see and hear the difference in noise, measured in db, while the unit is running and then the compressor kicks on. That is my biggest concern when purchasing any window AC unit, especially since it will be in my bedroom.

[@aaronstestlab]

IIRC, there's a couple different dB tests in this video. That said, it's a DC inverter-powered unit, so the compressor doesn't really "kick on" like one powered by an AC compressor motor. Instead, it slowly ramps from extremely quiet to moderately quiet depending on speed.

[@EverGone03]

if you have a regular fan about 10 feet from the AC to help ventilate the cold air to back to the farthest part of the room. thanks for the post, will do exact that frame set up for this summer.

[@skip741x3]

I do that with ALL the ac units in our house.. some are quite weak as far as their own builtin in fans so I use a seperate fan in the room to circulate that cold air ...make a Huge difference with even a modest little ac unit.

[@lutracanadensis101]

Hi, thanks for the vid. I have old style wooden windows in my apartment. The sash is 1.5 inches thick. Do you know if this thickness of sash will fit in the open space the window closes into? Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

[@aaronstestlab]

It will fit

[@Frebia100]

I just put a Midea 12,000 btu like this in a very old, double hung, wood window. I’m not saying it was easy, as I am a 69 year-old woman, so I needed a friend to help lift it it. Many will find that their windows are a bit different from the ones shown in manufacturers instructions or KZbin videos. You have to adapt and make materials that’ll work for your window, like this guy did, but not always as much. For sure, this unit is not as quiet or fantastic when installed in an 1887 house with non-upgraded windows! But, so far it’s pretty good, no regrets.

[@aevangel1]

Can confirm, installation is still a nightmare.

[@phil-spinelli]

I just installed mine. It's quiet, however the fan does not blow air very hard. I have fan on high. I see some brands saying they can blow air up to 20 feet. Not this one lol

[@keeldat]

This AC is doing a fantastic job on cooling the downstairs half of your over 2000 sq ft home especially when it's designed to cool only a 550 sq ft area.

[@aaronstestlab]

Right! Here in Seattle normal summertime highs are in the 80s so you don’t even really need air conditioning. Just that weekend it was like record-breaking heat at 100+

[@twistedbootsnyc]

Wow really? I have a studio apt in NYC and I don’t think it cools as good as my older ac. What btu do you have. I purchased the 8,000 which will need an upgrade. Dogs need ac in summer maybe months.

[@keeldat]

@@twistedbootsnyc I purchased the 12K BTU version for my two bedroom apartment. I also have a 8K BTU in a separate room that I use as an office which runs a lot of electronics and generates a good amount of heat. So far both units are doing a really good job. I'm in Texas and as of mid May 2022, we just made it through our first week of upper 90s and hitting 100 two days. I am pleased with these units. They work far better than the portable AC's I was using before.

[@Mike-gz4xn]

I’ve heard it doesn’t cool as well as older units. Runs much more efficiently so I would imagine it would even out with extra run time

[@alphafiddlesticks5623]

​@@keeldatHow is your experience after some time, any major issues?

[@valueofnothing2487]

Would you have to go through all that to install a regular window air conditioner? That might be the drawback for windows that would require such a thing.

[@skip741x3]

Ive done a regular window ac in a slider... easy by comparison...many vids on youtube show u how.. you could do it in under an hr easily.

[@sigridliang7297]

Hi, how do you mount the other side of the bracket since it is sliding window? I know one side screw to the wall but how about the other side?

[@improvasashasaurusimprovas6140]

Does it bring in outside air? What about wildfire smoke? Is there a way to seal the cracks well enough where air doesn’t come in?

[@aaronstestlab]

It does not suck in outside air like portables do. The sealing job is as good as the owner can manage.

[@JustMe-lp1em]

A tiny shim would fix the slant if the next hole doesnt allow a down hill angle. A shim on the 2 legs where they meet the house. A piece of rubber glued to the existing pad with silicone. Looks great.

[@donnabares1212]

Any ideas for fixes for wider windows?

[@brendenbrandi]

I have the same question. I have a 43” window. It doesn’t fit :(

[@robertp7209]

@@brendenbrandi since the window is too wide, presumed double hung, you just screw both brackets into the sill instead of the side. I’d use 1 in. screws, and two per side. Pre drill the holes. That’s if you want to center it, otherwise screw it into one side as called for, then on the longer side screw the bracket into the sill. The unit still sits on the bracket and attaches to it. The slide locks that extend from either side of the gap base - you will not have them to use as called for since likely too short. I don’t use mine but I always keep the window down anyway so it’s not going anywhere should it move. It’s a safety device just in case the unit moves and the instructions call for it. If there is not enough of the filler foam, get the equivalent and cut a longer piece, from the depot. Any kind of closed cell foam will do. Like styrofoam.

[@brendenbrandi]

@@robertp7209 this is great! Thanks for the suggestions.

[@minutemaid123]

So does Midea provide any instructions or recommendations for installing on a horizontal sliding window?

[@aaronstestlab]

No

[@schw0373]

I just bought the 12,000 BTU Midea unit today, and I must be having a totally different experience than everyone else. I've been running it for 3 hours, and it hasn't cooled my room at all, despite blowing very cold air (I have it set all the way down to 60 degrees). It's nowhere near as effective or powerful as my Soleus 12,000 BTU unit, which I'm using in another room. With the Soleus, I can feel the cold air 10 feet away; with the Midea, I have to right near it it to feel anything. I'm just trying to understand what's wrong.

[@aaronstestlab]

All I can say, is that sometimes with inverter units, if it doesn't sense much of a difference between ambient temp and desired temp, it might run the compressor on a low power setting. Have you tried adjusting the temp all the way down?

[@4seeableTV]

@@aaronstestlab Also, if someone has had the unit on it's side when driving back from the store, Midea says to let the unit sit upright for a few hours before running it. It helps settle the refrigerant. Since this person hasn't replied back, I'm guessing they probably returned it.

[@MyCents-pm6qd]

8000 btu unit not cooling a 150 square foot room. not impressed.

[@skip741x3]

@@MyCents-pm6qd We have a cheap TCL 8,000 btu in a 150 sq room and its so cold in there, you would genuinely need a sweater! arctic cold... it will get into the low 60's on a 105 degree outside day... granted , it doesnt have inverter, isnt really quiet and there are no windows letting in any light... its a bedroom that had one slider window... i adapted the window ac and used a board to fill the space above it... tin foil covered the remaining window and hung a comforter folded in half over that foiled over window in order to insulate it... yeah, its like a room for vampires, but my gf likes it when she comes home from a hard days work outside in the sun and heat... its literally like a refridgerator in there!

[@helomech1973]

Installation was easier than any other window unit for a normal window install

[@goku25jasongohan23]

Can someone tell me how deep that front is? Like how far does it stick out from the window itself? I have a desk that is very close to the window about 7" away and want to know if that would be an issue. I can move my desk but it would be a MASSIVE undertaking!

[@rockk973]

Costco sale 80 off of the 12000 btu. Best AC I ever bought.

[@aaronstestlab]

yup, by far

[@cubicleight]

Any idea how to clean the outside condensing unit like is dismantling from mounting necessary?

[@masterchief247]

just take the few screws off the top. Should slide right off

[@newtonraymond77]

I have 4 of them and trust me they are sub par. My older supposedly less efficient ones did a better job cooling my apartment. Collectively they were lower btu/hr rated but worked way better

[@turkwelsch]

Yep, that’s what I’m finding too with mine

[@massa-blasta]

The Midea U doesn't put out as much cold air as it's supposed to so I'm considering an LG.

[@ooigfgnnkhjjnc]

Bs mines cold

[@592Johno]

Sounds like bull.

[@mh23hm]

How's this AC holding up for you two years later? I have an area maybe 1.7x larger than yours, do you think two of these units, one on each end of the house, would keep it cool during the summer?

[@aaronstestlab]

After running for two summers(2021 & 2022) I replaced with a mini-split. That said, over those two summers it performed flawlessly. It's currently sitting in storage, but I have no doubt it would fire right up if I needed it to. As far as how well it could handle your proposed area, I don't know. Too many variables. I mean, if you run a basic hvac load calc, my area should require at least 18,000 BTUs, but the little 12k Midea kept up...or at least cooled enough to stop me from complaining.

[@busyboxst7]

ECO vs. COOL mode question - In cool mode, the fan never turns off unless you just turn off the unit, correct? So the only way to get it to "act" like a central AC is ECO mode, but then you've got all that extra fan activity in addition to the cooling. Is that all accurate to say? So there's no way to have it just turn off when it's at proper temp and turn back on when it's too hot?

[@aaronstestlab]

I don't have it hooked up right now, but I'm pretty sure it will turn off when the temp get's cool enough. Whether that's eco or cool mode I can't remember.

[@busyboxst7]

@@aaronstestlab Thanks Aaron.

[@freddyhernandez9418]

When it rains does water comes in from the bottom sides foam, or it seals good ?.....no drain hole

[@aaronstestlab]

I doubt it's good enough to stop wind-driven rain. But if it's semi-protected under an eave it works well.

[@muzikmon2267]

THE BRACKET SHOULD NEVER BREAK OR HAVE AN ISSUE IT SHOULDN'T LAST THE LIFE OF THE MACHINE!! I don't know why that would be an issue. The warranty is not 5 years I don't know where you got that!! The warranty is only one year. Which really stinks. If you look at the life of the unit they give you that information THEY SAY THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE UNIT IS 6 TO 8 YEARS.. I don't know if that's good or bad My old 12,000 BT unit made by AMANA LASTED ME 14 YEARS EVEN THOUGH I HAD TO CLEAN THE MOLD OUT OF IT. AND I SOLD IT RECENTLY FOR $100 WORKING PERFECTLY!!. Just a little bit old and rusty but worked

[@etm4599]

I like it but wish you could turn the beep off while pressing the buttons.

[@ivansolares2448]

Curious to how many watts/surge watts this unit uses? Would like to purchase in the event of a power outage and needed to use an inverter generator.

[@aaronstestlab]

I recorded the amperage somewhere in this video

[@jorgecastorena2546]

I have it, when 100% fan it can use up to 850w. It is normally between 250-400

[@Ram14250]

This is the quietest a/c unit I have ever owned. It's whisper quiet. I don't know why yours was so loud. when it's on... unless you have it running at full tilt... you almost can't hear it.

[@nintendo-toasteredition]

Midea is actually a quite popular in asia and tropical countries

[@bradcas86]

Just bought this unit and i am having trouble connecting. My connect button doesnt go to AP when i hold it. Any advice?

[@rburly]

Thanks for the detailed review

[@frankbelluccia2689]

With such custom work the unit could have been pre-mounted in a framed assembly, and the entire vertical assembly mounted in the window opening.

[@aaronstestlab]

I thought about doing it that way, but then wintertime storage would have been really cumbersome.

[@danielb8716]

So, if I have sliding windows I need to own a table saw and a work shop? Maybe the company should provide a slide window kit.

[@aaronstestlab]

Yeah, I really wish they would

[@bdfloresa]

Not too big with digital thermostats. Cools my room quick and not too loud. One thing I wished it had is an app or Alexa, because I keep misplacing the remote!

[@aaronstestlab]

This model does have app/Alexa support

[@rob5894]

I have double hung windows and when mine is on, I do not have to increase the volume of the TV. That is the true test of quiteness.

[@aaronstestlab]

lol, yes it is

[@Mhmadmmm599Mhmadmmm59]

Window AC Midea -U❤❤❤❤ I love you 😊

[@tobertzekram6937]

Can I just insert the Midea to an existing window box of our old a/c? Tnx

[@aaronstestlab]

I don't actually know what you mean by window box

[@virginiaanderson335]

I bought this unit from my cousin it was still in the box. It didn't have a remote and it seems to not cool at all. It's like the compressor ISNT working. I Don't have a receipt. I need to find out if I can return for a identical unit.

[@burgerking220]

You got ripped off

[@skip741x3]

a word of advice : these are inverter units... when you 1st power them on, the fan will work right away but the inverter will take a few mins to Slowly ramp up the compressor to the point where you can even hear it running... if ur used to a regular ac, those fire the compressor instantly and get cold super quick.. these inverter ac's give the impression they arent working when you 1st turn them on.. I also thought mine was broken, no initial cold air... leave it on for 15 mins, should be chillin.

[@jenniferbyrne8334]

This is also currently available at Costco as of right now

[@aaronstestlab]

Just saw it there yesterday, it's a steal at only $279

[@organicvids]

Can you monitor it remotely with app. Rentals. Thermostat on remote? Google home?

[@aaronstestlab]

Yes, Yes and not sure