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Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner

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Home Depot has Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner (MAW08V1QWT) for $250.79. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • More than 35% Energy Savings: With the advanced DC Inverter technology, Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units, and it's the first window AC to obtain the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Certification. You may also get exclusive benefits from your local energy distributor
  • Extreme Quiet: 9 times quieter than some traditional units. The U-shape blocks the noise from the cooling system using your window. This design allows for extremely quiet operation as low as 42 dBA - almost as quiet as a library – so you can get a restful night's sleep or binge your favorite shows undisturbed.
  • Maximum window thickness including non-removable handle: 2-7/8 inches
  • Flexible window open: Midea U-shaped design allows your window to open, bringing fresh air into your home anytime allowing you to maintain more of your view.
  • Refrigerant: R32
  • Smart Control: The Midea U is Wi-Fi- enabled, it can be controlled from anywhere through the cloud using the MideaAir app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant if you prefer
  • Robust Installation: Support bracket is included for a more robust installation that supports the unit with the window open or closed. Available for single-hung or double hung window with size: 22-36 inches, minimal height at 13.75 inches.

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    • Our research indicates that Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner (MAW08V1QWT) is $108.21 lower (30.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $359 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 8,700 customer reviews
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Amazon has Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner (MAW08V1QWT) for $250.79Shipping is free.

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Home Depot has Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner (MAW08V1QWT) for $250.79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members swechsler & danomoseley for sharing this deal.
  • Note: If Home Depot sale price doesn't show, try clearing cookies or using a different browser.
Key Features:
  • More than 35% Energy Savings: With the advanced DC Inverter technology, Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units, and it's the first window AC to obtain the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Certification. You may also get exclusive benefits from your local energy distributor
  • Extreme Quiet: 9 times quieter than some traditional units. The U-shape blocks the noise from the cooling system using your window. This design allows for extremely quiet operation as low as 42 dBA - almost as quiet as a library – so you can get a restful night's sleep or binge your favorite shows undisturbed.
  • Maximum window thickness including non-removable handle: 2-7/8 inches
  • Flexible window open: Midea U-shaped design allows your window to open, bringing fresh air into your home anytime allowing you to maintain more of your view.
  • Refrigerant: R32
  • Smart Control: The Midea U is Wi-Fi- enabled, it can be controlled from anywhere through the cloud using the MideaAir app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant if you prefer
  • Robust Installation: Support bracket is included for a more robust installation that supports the unit with the window open or closed. Available for single-hung or double hung window with size: 22-36 inches, minimal height at 13.75 inches.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner (MAW08V1QWT) is $108.21 lower (30.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $359 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 8,700 customer reviews
  • About this store:
No Longer Available:

Amazon has Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner (MAW08V1QWT) for $250.79Shipping is free.

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One warning /heads up on this unit. I have the 12k BTU version.



It has a lot of fancy features. but one HUGE flaw.

The inverter is run with some algorithm that decides how much compressor to run based on what it thinks you need. So if its moderately warm outside and you set it to 60, it may only run the compressor at 30% capacity, even when set to high, so you will only get the equivalent of a 5k BTU unit. In addition, this software does not allow the compressor to run at max power when the fan is set to low. So if you want a low fan speed, you will not get ice cold air. Using my kill-a-watt meter on my 12k BTU unit, the most I ever saw it draw was around 650 watts. For example, there are some days where its in the low 70's outside, but the room gets over 80 because of the sun. The unit tests the outside temp and decides that it only needs to run the compressor at 25%, so the air coming out is never ice cold and the room struggles the cool. There is a temperature sensor on the inside coil to sample the inside air but it seems to pick up the old air from the unit itself so it simply does not know that the room is 80 and it needs to power up. I tested it out by point a hair air dryer at the temp sensor and the compressor ramped up, my killawatt showed it pulling 1100 watts and the air coming out was much colder.

The inverter claims to save money and be quiet. That is true, however you lose a lot of control. With a standard AC unit, you can turn it on and know that your 12k BTU unit is giving you 12k BTU of cold air. You will almost never achieve that with this unit.

Here is a reddit thread with similar complains and testimonials regarding the 12k unit never pulling more than 500 watts

https://www.reddit.com/r/AirCondi...t_cooling/

Comment:
Update: Consumption seems to vary significantly based on the fan speed. If I drop the fan speed to 20% then consumption drops to about 250 watts. Faster fan speeds cause increasing power usage, eventually reaching 760+ watts at 100% fan speed. I swear I tried both auto and 100% fan speeds yesterday and couldn't get it to consumer more than 500 watts. You should definitely try playing around with the fan speeds in the phone app and see if you can get it working better. (though it's obviously not so quiet when the fan is maxed out)

Comment:
Update 2: The outdoor temp has dropped to 83 degrees (was 93 degrees earlier) and consumption is back down to 500 watts. The inside temp is 69 degrees (same as earlier) and I have the AC temp set to 60 degrees. Maybe it's using a formula to set the maximum compressor speed based on the difference between the outdoor temp and the indoor temp (or maybe the outdoor temp and the set point) and you have no way to override it, unlike on a traditional AC where you just adjust the set point to the lowest possible temperature and it'll just run the compressor continuously.

Comment:
92 degrees out right now and consumption has increased to 900 watts. It's blowing 41 degree air and the inside temp is holding steady at 68 degrees. The set temp is 60 degrees. It seems the Midea U pays a lot more attention to the outdoor temperature than it does to the set point
I bought one of these over a year ago and it has been the best window AC unit I've ever seen. It's basically a split unit, but on a window. All the loud stuff is outside. I sleep maybe 8ft from it and I often wonder if I turned it on before getting into bed. I haven't even used all the features but it definitely feels like a vast improvement over other window AC's. Definitely feels next level. Cools very well and I'm usually running hot.
YMMV

Looks like this is a price match of this Home Depot special buy, good for the next 7 days: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Midea.../315241074

Another option!

I think Home Depot's return policy is 90 days vs Amazon for this says "returnable until January 31st". Also could be beneficial to pick up in store because of the risk of damage during residential shipment.

edit: looks like Home Depot may be backing out of this price? Some people are seeing full price so YMMV.

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Lowest price ever for this redesigned window AC. Super quiet compared with the traditional design.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08677DCKN

Last November this made frontpage at $270.
  • More than 35% Energy Savings: With the advanced DC Inverter technology, Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units, and it's the first window AC to obtain the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Certification. You may also get exclusive benefits from your local energy distributor
  • Extreme Quiet: 9 times quieter than some traditional units. The U-shape blocks the noise from the cooling system using your window. This design allows for extremely quiet operation as low as 42 dBA - almost as quiet as a library – so you can get a restful night's sleep or binge your favorite shows undisturbed.Maximum window thickness including non-removable handle: 2-7/8 inches
  • Flexible window open: Midea U-shaped design allows your window to open, bringing fresh air into your home anytime allowing you to maintain more of your view.Refrigerant:R32
  • Smart Control: The Midea U is Wi-Fi- enabled, it can be controlled from anywhere through the cloud using the MideaAir app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant if you prefer
  • Robust Installation: Support bracket is included for a more robust installation that supports the unit with the window open or closed. Available for single-hung or double hung window with size: 22-36 inches, minimal height at 13.75 inches.
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I bought one of these over a year ago and it has been the best window AC unit I've ever seen. It's basically a split unit, but on a window. All the loud stuff is outside. I sleep maybe 8ft from it and I often wonder if I turned it on before getting into bed. I haven't even used all the features but it definitely feels like a vast improvement over other window AC's. Definitely feels next level. Cools very well and I'm usually running hot.
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YMMV

Looks like this is a price match of this Home Depot special buy, good for the next 7 days: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Midea.../315241074

Another option!

I think Home Depot's return policy is 90 days vs Amazon for this says "returnable until January 31st". Also could be beneficial to pick up in store because of the risk of damage during residential shipment.

edit: looks like Home Depot may be backing out of this price? Some people are seeing full price so YMMV.
Last edited by danomoseley December 27, 2021 at 09:12 AM.
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Very tempted to get this for generator to run during power outages.
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I'm so cheap that it's hard to buy anything new. But I'm tempted because I really like my sleep to be dark and quiet. Can anyone with a sound/audio background share their noise experience and measurements?

I'd like to know what the sound levels are like about 2-3 feet away from the unit?
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Wish the 12,000 btu would go on sale
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Quote from danomoseley :
Looks like this is a price match of this Home Depot special buy, good for the next 7 days: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Midea.../315241074 [homedepot.com]

Another option!

I think Home Depot's return policy is 90 days vs Amazon for this says "returnable until January 31st". Also could be beneficial to pick up in store because of the risk of damage during residential shipment.
Home Depot is probably the better option, since to return it, you will pay for return shipping if you buy via Amazon (even with Prime). With Home Depot, you can just drop it off at the store.
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I have two 12,000 BTU units. They are very quiet. I stopped using my central A/C, and my utility bill dropped. I'm comfortable with the temperature. I'm in SWFL, so they're pretty much always on.
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Don't forget to purchase with your Costco Visa (if you have one) for two year's additional warranty.
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In for one! Thanks OP!!👏🏼
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Quote from fucdemas :
I'm so cheap that it's hard to buy anything new. But I'm tempted because I really like my sleep to be dark and quiet. Can anyone with a sound/audio background share their noise experience and measurements?

I'd like to know what the sound levels are like about 2-3 feet away from the unit?
I have this. Bought the Danby unit from Costco (same ac can use either app)

Love it. Super quiet and draws between 99 and 300w 95% of the time so room temp stays even. It cycles less than regular ac

Very quiet window is approx hip level and 1ft above bed. 2-3ft from head

Occasionally it will rumble the wall with a resonant frequency. But still super quiet.
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I've got two of the 12k installed in skoolies and I recommend them to everyone. If you've got a smaller space or tougher installation constraints the 8k at this price is a great choice.
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Is it somewhat easy to retrofit this in a window that slides side to side? The quiet factor is intriguing.
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Moved into a new house with radiators and I've been planning on doing multi zone mini splits during our renovations... OR i could just buy a bunch of these window units to replace the traditional window units we brought with us.. Decisions....

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Agreed with all the positive reviews - this is the best window AC out there - by far! It's nearly silent, the wifi smart features work great and the install is simple. It is awkward to carry - two people recommended as it has some flex in the middle.

That said - it has the worst packaging ever and every one I've ordered from amazon has come with cosmetic damage that either involved popping plastic back together or bending metal back. No actual AC damage - just bumps from shipping. These are often on amazon warehouse for $50 lately - which is a steal even with a few dents.

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