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.

[@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.

[@user-nv8po4py4s]

Does it heat and cool?

[@LaurenBradburyFarm]

@@user-nv8po4py4s 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

[@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.

[@nicola3060]

I have one in my shed turned into a “mancave” has electrical, vinyl plank flooring, insulated with foam board , had drywall installed and had the shed windows replaced with house windows installed for the sole reason of getting this ac unit. It works amazing. 100% recommend.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Sounds very well insulated!

[@uSlackr]

I now have five of these. Tied into home assistant. Very quiet. Very efficient.

[@DarthPoyner]

This is the info I want to know. Do you have the comms routed to your HA or do you also have to block comms from going out to the internet? What all can you control with HA? I assume you have your HA "Desktop" setup to let you monitor and control via your phone?

[@uSlackr]

@@DarthPoyner HA can handle anything. temp, mode, on/off, swing, eco mode, etc. I do not block comms to the internet as I don't care. But the HA integration is local comms only

[@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

[@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 ?

[@plschwartzx]

This is a "Thank You" I bought a then unknown brand Midea 8000 AC years ago as an Amazon best buy. And it has been working without problem ever since.

[@garrettturner7383]

I too snagged a Midea, after I saw it on clearance. I'd just seen a Technology Connections video about how Midea makes virtually all microwaves, and was like Eh they seem to know what they're doing

[@AdrianSchwartzmann]

Fun thing about Midea is you probably have had multiply appliance that are either completly made by Midea or major parts are made by Midea. They are like LG was in the 90s and early 2000s making products for other better known brands in the US to sell. They make majority of microwaves and the company selling it just customizes the door and front panel.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@frankbarajas]

Bought one of these last year and I will attest the unit does and is exactly what it states and performs admirably. I have owned and used many different brands of window A/C and this one is by far the best ever.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

This thing is great isn't it! Thanks for the feedback Frank!

[@tripplefives1402]

Mine was purchased scratch and dent discount back when they first came out in 2021. Still works. The dent was where someone dropped the box and bent the corner on the outside.

[@Ado010]

Nice when it works, I'm on my second failed unit after just about a year each. They also don't replace your unit, they just refund the purchase price and make you buy another, meaning you're paying for taxes all over again.

[@jameswilson5165]

@@HowToHomeDIY Price?

[@billgreen1861]

​@@Ado010 Perhaps it's not the unit, but the location of it or the installation maybe even how it is being operated. Since you don't give any details of the problem it's hard to determine what the problem would be. I'm only saying this because, two of the same units as you described to fail in the same household is very telling. IMHO !

[@BitJam]

Thanks. I bought the 10,000 btu and Installed it today. Replaced an old loud inefficient model. THANK YOU! Your instructions made all the difference.

[@theonlybuster]

Absolutely phenominal unit. I've had mine for almost 2yrs with zero problems in S FL. It's in my Florida Room that doubles as a home office. Even better, the unit integrates with Alexa and Google Home. So I've added a motion and temperature sensor to automatically control the unit. Installation took about 20minutes solo. I did have to get a little creative to fill a small hole, but this was a very easy fix.

[@kevinrhodes335]

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

[@stringlarson1247]

I picked up one last year for a part of the house, loved it, picked up a 2nd (with amazon points!) for a nother area. Super simple with the caveat that if you have an old home with 'non-standard' sized windows, you may/will have to customize the insulation/gap fill that comes with the unit. I just used a hot-wire styrofoam cutter and cut up the packaging material to make them. Nice units, not loud except fan on high, which is to be expected. As with all AC, figure out the space you plan to keep cool and size accordingly, bigger is not better. Due to my old window sill, depth etc. the brackets wouldn't fit, and I was going to make some, forgot about it, and ran all summer without them. The support frame design is really nice and solid. Heh.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wholeNwon]

I have 3 track storm windows, so the installation would be more difficult requiring building up the sill. So I bought the very similar Dreo inverter unit that installs like a conventional window AC system. The 8000 btu unit was on sale last year for $200, including shipping and longer warranty with registering the purchase. The comparative downsides noted so far are the absence of WiFi access, the remote isn't illuminated and the unit is a little heavier than the Midea.

[@chaicharin]

This unit worked great for me last year when I bought it from Costco. Easy to install and super quiet and super cold

[@IanDavidMcShane]

I installed 2 of these into one of my duplexes. They are very quiet and have ran well!

[@glasslinger]

I have had two of these for the past 3 years and am well satisfied. There are some irritations though. You have no direct control of the fan speed. You can REQUEST the fan to be low-medium-high but it is only a request. If the room is over the set temperature the unit will switch to high fan until the air is cooled down. This can be a real irritant if you are shooting video or trying to get to sleep. In sleep mode the unit is very quiet, almost to the point of not hearing it. But if a slight draft of warm air hits the inlet it will switch to high fan which is as loud as a normal air conditioner. Another irritant is if it is set to economy the fan will shut off completely once the air temperature reaches the set temperature. You then have no air circulating through the unit. The air in the room will rise in temperature too much before the unit switches back on, and then it may switch to high fan for a while. (noisy) As for economy, the 8000 BTU unit uses a little over 6 amps on high cool on a 95 degree outside day. On low cool it only pulls 2.6 amps! This is less than the fan alone on most standard AC units! Truly very efficient. These do cost a LOT more than the cheap noisy bargain units but you will easily recoup the extra $200 or so in the first year or two of electric bills.

[@rallychamp2003]

With our Midea split units, if you press the mode button on the remote it changes from AUTO to COOL and then the fan speed can be set at what ever % level you wish.

[@glasslinger]

@@rallychamp2003 Thanks for the tip! I guess I have to find what I did with the remote! I still wonder if the unit stays in "low ultra quiet" if the temperature exceeds the set point.

[@jimjr9143]

Nope , will not stay in quiet mode if temp rises to much . Annoys me as well . I finally got tired of that happening in my sons room and installed a ductless mini split . Stays quiet all the time and is far more efficient .

[@jimjr9143]

Never put these in economy . Inverter ac units have to be always on . If not, not only will the temp rise to much but your room will be very humid . Another issue i had with these units is when the temp caught up to set temp and the shift in temp of air coming out of the unit the contracting of the parts inside would cause a crackling sound . It’s because the copper tubes are run through a hole in the plastic that is to small . So the restricting and contracting that occurs with temp change will cause the tubes to rub against the plastic . Part of why i got rid of mine . Second part is the suddenly high fan noise when it starts to get to warm . These need to be designed and operated different to truly work best .

[@dereks.6783]

I agree. I think I recouped the Entire Cost of the Units in 8 Electric Bills!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@johngardner7065]

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.

[@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.

[@kbmitch]

I bought one last summer for my bedroom. Very quiet and efficient. After it has been running for a while, the AC pump and fans drop down to progressively lower speeds which makes it even quieter. It works so well that I just bought another for my den. Highly recommended.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@dereks.6783]

Love these Midea units. I have an 8000 and a 10000. They are BY FAR the quietest AC units I've ever owned and the efficiency is 2nd to none. Really Good Units! Also, the Smart Home App gives you total remote control.

[@colonialstraits1069]

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

[@user-gh8yb8sh3b]

How much are they?

[@kevinprzy4539]

@@user-gh8yb8sh3b 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. ❄️

[@francantanimor]

Mine is an 8,000 BTU size that has been in use for a year now and I am very happy with it.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Really glad to hear you are liking it. I feel like this thing can't be beat.

[@MyLoganTreks]

I own it and I love it. Easy to install worth it. Our Family purchased 3 more across the country we all are very happy with them, I like the drying feature keeps home dry and low humidity.

[@feralredhead1169]

We bought 2, absolutely amazing units!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@riopato2009]

They updated the model from the original model I got through Kickstarter and that remote looks dope. I don't use the remote I have and exclusively run the AC through the app. Which is great because I can control the AC when I'm not even home. I usually turn it on as I'm heading home so when I get there my room is at the temperature I want it to be without even waiting for it to cool down. Also if it's not that hot and you just need a fan, it's the most quiet fan I ever owned and works great with an exhaust in another room if you need some air circulation.

[@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.

[@Russ-od2yy]

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

[@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.

[@AllenTheWanderer]

I have had this unit for 2 years now. It has gotten a little louder over time. It has also stated to have a rattle, or vibration noise that comes, and goes. It is still more quiet than any other window unit I've heard in the past.

[@gregj.gotham4402]

Take the cover off where the fan is and tighten up the fan fixture screws spin it by hand do you hear any noise from the fan anymore ? If no noise place cover back on it and run it hope you have no more noise.

[@AllenTheWanderer]

@@gregj.gotham4402 It's an intermittent issue. It only happens maybe twice a week for like 20 minutes, then stops. I'll keep that in mind for my next deep clean though.

[@shawnjones4423]

I purchased one of these in early May '24 to install in my second floor bedroom/office that last year would raise about ten degrees over the course of the day, during the summer due to its south-facing wall. It's just as easy to install as stated in the video. I increased the drainage slope, and also drilled drain holes on the bottom corners of the outside part of the unit to help with condensate drainage. Saw in some other videos where the condensate would not drain and cause the molding of the blower wheel.

[@July.4.1776]

Nice job on this upload! They are what I will replace our old widow units with as they go bad.

[@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!

[@aroundtown1254]

Sure wish Midea made a model for a side sliding window

[@cyxceven]

This is why I installed a mini split system. Mine is also completely silent inside and outside. I wish he would have put the mic closer to let us hear the window unit, but he kept talking. XD

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

You can build a frame, and/or just use plexiglass or wood or foam board to block off the rest of the window.

[@Packhorse-bh8qn]

I think they do. Check their website.

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

You can install this in a slider. Make a frame.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Turn the unit on its side.....just kidding

[@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.

[@rogergraff5674]

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

[@MichaelMcDermot]

Funny that you dropped this video today because that same AC unit is sitting on my floor waiting to be installed. I really enjoyed getting great installation tips.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

What's taking you so long, lol? Ha ha! Oh wait, if it was delivered to your house, you do need to let it acclimate or sit for 24 hours, I believe. You will love this AC! I feel like I'm now an un-paid promoter but seriously, it will make you climate controlled happy.

[@BagerGman]

lol! Mine is in a chair, I respect my AC. Anyway, it is a bit of a hassle to install in my place. My grandpa and I worked out some issues with the window and got part of the way, but both busy and had to let it sit. Hopefully tomorrow we get it done.

[@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!

[@fritzprints7182]

We have two of these, and plan to buy several more. Awesome units

[@jodyporter6086]

We just installed this air conditioner in the last week in our bedroom. It is extremely quiet but cools very well. Very quick installation compared to other units we have had. I am very impressed with how well this unit performs. I would buy again if necessary.

[@dianeattaway8733]

I have one of these to replace my older "energy efficient" unit. This Midea uses about 1/5th the power overnight to maintain 70°F with a breeze and is barely audible. It is much quieter! Overnight it uses less than a kilowatt hour on my off grid solar system.

[@kevinrhodes335]

He should have touched on this. I replaced two traditional A/C units with two of these and the reduction in my electric bill was VERY noticeable.

[@dereks.6783]

I'm thinking about a grid tied system and was wondering about that. My goal is to produce enough to offset the usage of a 8k and a 10k midea. Thanks for the info.

[@uhjyuff2095]

nighttime AC is the best. Helps me sleep with the noise of the AC in the background.

[@jl123ist]

What is the BTU rating on your unit? And have you checked it with a Watt meter to see what it draws at maximum cool?

[@kevinrhodes335]

@@jl123ist One 8K and one 10K. No, I have not checked the current draw, I don't particularly care. I bought them for the quiet, the energy efficiency is a very nice bonus. The reduction is $50+/month at stiff New England energy prices.

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

I purchased this unit a while ago after searching for a very energy efficient unit. We live totally off-grid and I wanted to minimize the power usage for appliances such as this. It cools very quickly and during daylight hours, it doesn't use nearly as much energy as we produce, so I don's use any of our stored power. At night, I can run it for hours with very little energy drain from the batteries. We typically don't even need to use the A/C, we just run the dehumidifier and it will drop the temp by around 10 degrees. We highly recommend it.

[@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

[@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.

[@jims.3987]

That is a genius design. Why hasn't anyone thought of this u shape design before?

[@tripplefives1402]

There is another brand that makes an upside down U shape, but it has problems because the condensation collects in a tray and has to be manually poured out.

[@billgreen1861]

Jims, They been around since 2019 - 2020 season.

[@pcno2832]

@@billgreen1861There were other brands of U-shaped models going back at least to the 1970s. It's a great idea, but a little harder to execute than the standard design.

[@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.

[@LordStevenStone]

I just bought this ac few weeks ago it’s a life changer for sure best ac ever imo Also had old ac from 2004 before I got this one

[@FeralRC]

We have the 10,000 BTU unit in our 3 seasons room and it does an amazing job. Dead silent and at 20ft you can feel the breeze as if you were just a few feet away. Its been hot in NE Ohio and my electric bill doesnt seem to be affected so far. It also uses the same control as our Breeze33 mini split that we recently installed in our addition. All top quality stuff.

[@heatherthyne2307]

Hi! I love the videos you are making, planning to build the shed platform and ramp (2 sheds - both already built, new one needs a ramp, old metal one removed from the newer platform (built last year by a contractor) needs a new platform. BUT -- I really came to tell you this...please clean those corners and crevices! A steam unit will really help loosen the crud that tends to accumulate there, also use a toothbrush, toothpick and I also have a few really old metal nut pickers, used to remove nut meat from walnut and pecan shells, that were a legacy from family, that are extremely useful for getting really stuck on crud out of corners. I really cringed seeing your shots showing the crud! (OCD a bit here ;-) )

[@TG-cp2mn]

Is there a video for the shed platform and ramp?

[@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.

[@doc3379]

I've had one of these running almost 24/7 for over a year now and it's still running strong.

[@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.

[@dougwalk8034]

A more secure window can be done with two vertical 1/2" + dowels wedged between the top of the windows and the top of the frame.

[@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.

[@aarone9454]

I have two of these 12,000 btu units. Closest thing to a mini-split that can be installed temporarily during the year. We have had great results. I did add additional insulation as needed to get a good seal.

[@-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.

[@Andre_Albert]

Great video, but buyer beware - The AC worked great for 3 Summers. After that, it no longer produced cold air. Contacted Midea who directed me to three different service locations, all over 1hr away and none of them supported Midea products anymore. I will attempt to take it apart and fix it on my own. As mentioned in another comment, the entire unit must be disassembled in order to clean the interior cooling fins. That said, when it worked, it was great and extremely quiet. I loved it, but noted a few design flaws. Water collects in the belly pan by design in order for the fan to splash it up against the cooling fins. This causes the belly pan to rust very quickly. Due to this design, the weep/overflow drain holes are closer to the center of the unit as opposed to the very back like other AC's. This is to ensure the belly pan always has water in it. If the window has an exterior sill, the drain holes line up directly over the siding, dripping rusty water down the side of the house, leaving rust stains. Lastly, the AC developed mold on the fan and interior cooling fins. I've never had an AC develop mold as they all had proper draining and ventilation. I'm hoping it's related to the cooling issue and that it will resolve itself once I'm able to properly clean the fins on the inside.

[@SCVM__]

Mold in mine developed within first 6 months, I spray mine frequently with heavy dishsoap solution (any anti mold cleaner that will not react with aluminum fins should be fine)

[@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.

[@kevinroberts5140]

I just bought one of those for our camper last month. It is awesome and way quieter then the roof top ac. Around $450 on Amazon.

[@williamclemons3257]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Tiersmoke92555]

I have one of the first one sent to the states. It's been a dream for the last few years.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 👍

[@HeavensMee]

I appreciate your thorough review of this impressive A/C window unit. You made the set-up look quite straightforward. Thanks! 🙂

[@Jim12291958]

Impressive... Thanks for the video. I used to waste a ton of money, before my heat pump, on Danby window air conditioners that would last only one season. They would work fine for the first year then when I took them out for the winter and reinstalled them the next year, then quit working. This looks like a very good unit. Time will tell.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

I love this thing. Super impressed. Thanks a lot for the feedback Jim!

[@stevebabiak6997]

Since you have to take the screen out, that window is really rendered unusable unless you like insects inside your rooms. EDIT- and if you use the window locks that come with that AC unit, then the usefulness of the window is pretty much gone, screens or not.

[@MadMaxwell7]

cut a 2x4 the length of the space on top of the window, paint it the same color as the frame so it isn't ugly and then put it in when the window is closed, instant window lock. As for the screen, True. Unless you have a screen that slides up and down as well and fits that channel, you'll need to make a custom screened rectangle that fits in that space. If you're not a creative type then you may as well enjoy the bugs or use another window lol.

[@edwardhoulton8725]

Personally i am just grateful that you, mister obvious, gave us little people that mystical information. God bless you !

[@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!

[@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.

[@DevDoesAThing]

I have one of these can confirm it’s a great little unit and have zero issues at all.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@rascal1234]

I've got two of these. They are much better than the floor models and are pretty quiet. Easy install and removal.

[@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)

[@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.

[@laserfloyd]

Installed one of these a couple of years ago. Install is a bit more than a normal window unit but oh man is it quiet and cool. Worth the extra effort to get it set up right!

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Is it noticeably more efficient (electric bill)?

[@HeWhoIsWhoHeIs]

I've had every air conditioner made. I've had a model very similar to this, I've had portable, in-window, you name it. Nothing comes CLOSE to mini-splits. Nothing.

[@sunshine3914]

I disagree. I have a 30 yr old central, 2 window units, & 3 different top brands of mini-splits. I despise the mini-splits, way too much maintenance & a pain to reach. Might be okay where you are, but the humidity here is, on average, 90%+.