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- 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.
ETA: Same price at
Home Depot [homedepot.com] (thanks @
danomoseley), and a better return policy - 90 days and you can just return to your closest store. If you buy from Amazon, it's 30 days or January 31 (whichever is later) and return shipping is on you.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08677DCKN >
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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_co
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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)
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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.
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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
Looks like this is a price match of this Home Depot special buy, good for the next 7 days: https://www.homedepot.c
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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For those on the fence, just buy it. I'm shocked at how quiet and capable this window unit is.
Bought a 10k unit 2 years ago.
Bought a 10k unit last year.
Just bought this one.
We may go mini-split for heat an AC soon.....but in the meantime, these things have been really impressive (and quiet!!!). You won't even know it's running.
If you want something now, I would recommend this wholeheartedly. If you want to take your chances on waiting for the next improvement, I'm watching for these to be released:
https://www.gradientcom
Similar style with an upside-down U so you retain visibility through your window. Of course, also no guarantee that these ever come to market!
To be clear.... I love it. If it works, awesome.
If it doesn't..... get ready for water.
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To be clear.... I love it. If it works, awesome.
If it doesn't..... get ready for water.
You might try a different browser (as others have) or clearing cookies, etc.
FYI, this is also the top recommended window AC unit at TheWirecutter... that site has done good by me on many items, so I figured others may be interested as well...
Damn you, Slickdeals!
Edit: Gambling on an Amazon Warehouse Used Acceptable 10,000 BTU at $187.
Fingers crossed!
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You might try a different browser (as others have) or clearing cookies, etc.
FYI, this is also the top recommended window AC unit at TheWirecutter... that site has done good by me on many items, so I figured others may be interested as well...