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The U-shape design of Midea U Smart Inverter AC uses your window to block noise outside. The highly-efficient inverter system warrants ultra-low noise and vibration, 9x quieter than traditional units with operation as low as 32 dBA
Midea U Smart Inverter AC is Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled from anywhere using the MSmartHome app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands throughout your house, office, or apartment using Alexa or Google Assistant devices
With the advanced DC Inverter technology, Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units.
The U-shaped design allows your window to open, bringing fresh air into your home and maintaining more of your view when the unit is installed. When the window is closed, the Anti-Theft Mechanism locks the window for added safety
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Features:
The U-shape design of Midea U Smart Inverter AC uses your window to block noise outside. The highly-efficient inverter system warrants ultra-low noise and vibration, 9x quieter than traditional units with operation as low as 32 dBA
Midea U Smart Inverter AC is Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled from anywhere using the MSmartHome app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands throughout your house, office, or apartment using Alexa or Google Assistant devices
With the advanced DC Inverter technology, Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units.
The U-shaped design allows your window to open, bringing fresh air into your home and maintaining more of your view when the unit is installed. When the window is closed, the Anti-Theft Mechanism locks the window for added safety
Model: Midea U-shaped 8,000 BTU Energy Star Window Air Conditioner with Remote and WiFi Control
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I spray about 1/3 bottle of hydrogen peroxid($1 at most places) at the inside fins to clean any mold or bacteria issues. Frequency depends on how humid your environment is, but I do it once a month in Dallas, Texas during the months I use them. Dilute with water if you don't need it that strong.
I haven't had any mold issues with mine either. You just want to make sure and set the support bars so the unit is sloped just a degree or two downwards so that condensed water does in fact gravitate towards the outside, where it can drain. If you really want to, you can drill a hole or two in the bottom of the unit to assist with drainage, but I haven't had the need.
These units are so far superior to older AC technology.....it's an absolute game changer.
What I REALLY wish is that they would discount the units that have heat pump capability. I have two of them as well and would buy one more. It's amazing the amount of heat they can put out per watt, as compared to resistive space heaters.
I've got a 8000 BTU unit that I've been using for two summers and a 12000 BTU that I've had for one summer, and I think they're great. My central AC runs far, far less often, so my electricity bill had been noticeably lower despite the summers getting hotter.
It is predicted to be in the mid to upper 80's already next week down here in south Texas. I hope I don't have to install them already.
Mold? I didn't have any issues with that. On humid days, the AC can pull enough water out of the air that the water pools up in the outside portion of the AC. Some people would drill drain holes in the unit, but I just folded up a paper towel into a strip and tucked it between the fins and the case so it wicks the excess water out of the unit and into a bucket or onto a thirsty plant. Works great.
This is my Sense meter which I can tell you is very accurate. The 491W in Other is a few lights on in the house and the Midea 12k running right now. "Always on" is my computers and devices it detects "always" and groups them together. I was shocked at how little energy use this AC uses. I know when my central air comes on it shows 2,500-3,500W with the blower and condenser. I told my wife if she wants it at 65 I'd have no problem!
The graph below shows when the A/C turned on at 8:45pm by the scheduler app and jumped a little over 200W. It was a cool day and the room started at about 72 and dropped to 69 in about 5 minutes. The fan slowed down (see the drop where it says -148W) and will continue to cool the room to about 67.5.
this is a bit wrong, they ramp the wattage up according to how hot it is and how hard theyre working. they can ramp quite high, off the top of my head 880+ watts according to a guy on yt running it in 108 degree heat, with the 8k unit. obviously the 12k can go even higher. a youtbe comment claimed up to 1168 watts in 105 temps with the 12k for example. but, these are worst case scenarios it seems to stabilize lower?
i figure a space heater draws 1500 on high so should be ok for one breaker provided you dont run too much else.
OF COURSE the Central AC is going to run less! you introduced up to 20,000 BTU's of cooling capacity - most home Central AC's max out at 5Tons
if yours is
4tons it's 40%
5tons it's 33.3%
These have a CEER of 15 If your Central AC is new(er) then it's not much less efficient than these things.
Only benefit to this is that if you only use the few rooms where these are located then you can maintain the house at a higher temp.
Whole house comfort is MORE important (to me)than the potential $10 savings.
These are great for power failures and or Unit failures.
Did I touch a nerve? I knew the central AC would run less. Heck, I was counting on it. I've got a two-story house and the upper level is pretty much unoccupied during the day, so why cool it? I'm saving closer to $20-30/month, according to my utility bill.
Unit failures? Yes, that was a factor in me getting these. I've got a older AC unit, and having something to take the edge off a hot day in case the central AC breaks is a plus.
This is my Sense meter which I can tell you is very accurate. The 491W in Other is a few lights on in the house and the Midea 12k running right now. "Always on" is my computers and devices it detects "always" and groups them together. I was shocked at how little energy use this AC uses. I know when my central air comes on it shows 2,500-3,500W with the blower and condenser. I told my wife if she wants it at 65 I'd have no problem!
The graph below shows when the A/C turned on at 8:45pm by the scheduler app and jumped a little over 200W. It was a cool day and the room started at about 72 and dropped to 69 in about 5 minutes. The fan slowed down (see the drop where it says -148W) and will continue to cool the room to about 67.5.
Got the 8k last fall when they were on sale and planned to try it out this summer in the bedroom before ordering a 12k for the living room. Just ordered the 12k, hoping I like them and they perform well.
this is a bit wrong, they ramp the wattage up according to how hot it is and how hard theyre working. they can ramp quite high, off the top of my head 880+ watts according to a guy on yt running it in 108 degree heat, with the 8k unit. obviously the 12k can go even higher. a youtbe comment claimed up to 1168 watts in 105 temps with the 12k for example. but, these are worst case scenarios it seems to stabilize lower?
i figure a space heater draws 1500 on high so should be ok for one breaker provided you dont run too much else.
do you removeit in the winter or leave it in? if you leaqve it in do you have a lot of cold coming in?
I leave it in year round. No mold issues here. I have mine mounted with a tilt so all the water drains out the back. No holes drilled in the chassis. A mesh cover helps keep leaves and debris out of the unit.
Cold does come in through it as it has an opening for water to drain out from the front which in turn lets cold air in. It isn't enough for me to worry about since it helps balance out the heat from my radiators in the winter.
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These units are so far superior to older AC technology.....it's an absolute game changer.
What I REALLY wish is that they would discount the units that have heat pump capability. I have two of them as well and would buy one more. It's amazing the amount of heat they can put out per watt, as compared to resistive space heaters.
It is predicted to be in the mid to upper 80's already next week down here in south Texas. I hope I don't have to install them already.
Mold? I didn't have any issues with that. On humid days, the AC can pull enough water out of the air that the water pools up in the outside portion of the AC. Some people would drill drain holes in the unit, but I just folded up a paper towel into a strip and tucked it between the fins and the case so it wicks the excess water out of the unit and into a bucket or onto a thirsty plant. Works great.
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The graph below shows when the A/C turned on at 8:45pm by the scheduler app and jumped a little over 200W. It was a cool day and the room started at about 72 and dropped to 69 in about 5 minutes. The fan slowed down (see the drop where it says -148W) and will continue to cool the room to about 67.5.
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this is a bit wrong, they ramp the wattage up according to how hot it is and how hard theyre working. they can ramp quite high, off the top of my head 880+ watts according to a guy on yt running it in 108 degree heat, with the 8k unit. obviously the 12k can go even higher. a youtbe comment claimed up to 1168 watts in 105 temps with the 12k for example. but, these are worst case scenarios it seems to stabilize lower?
i figure a space heater draws 1500 on high so should be ok for one breaker provided you dont run too much else.
if yours is
4tons it's 40%
5tons it's 33.3%
These have a CEER of 15 If your Central AC is new(er) then it's not much less efficient than these things.
Only benefit to this is that if you only use the few rooms where these are located then you can maintain the house at a higher temp.
Whole house comfort is MORE important (to me)than the potential $10 savings.
These are great for power failures and or Unit failures.
Unit failures? Yes, that was a factor in me getting these. I've got a older AC unit, and having something to take the edge off a hot day in case the central AC breaks is a plus.
Have a great day!
Attachment 15020125
The graph below shows when the A/C turned on at 8:45pm by the scheduler app and jumped a little over 200W. It was a cool day and the room started at about 72 and dropped to 69 in about 5 minutes. The fan slowed down (see the drop where it says -148W) and will continue to cool the room to about 67.5.
Attachment 15020122
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i figure a space heater draws 1500 on high so should be ok for one breaker provided you dont run too much else.
One is all rusted on the outside but have not noticed any mold.
But I happen to think GE has the better design
edit: GE is non inverter. Midea for the win...
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Cold does come in through it as it has an opening for water to drain out from the front which in turn lets cold air in. It isn't enough for me to worry about since it helps balance out the heat from my radiators in the winter.
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