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expiredemhsoto posted May 07, 2024 05:16 AM

Costco In-Warehouse Offer: Midea U 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter/Window Air Conditioner

(Valid thru 6/9)

$280

$380

26% off
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Costco Wholesale (link added as a reference) has Midea U 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner w/ MShield (MAW12AV1QWT-C) on sale for $279.99 valid for in-warehouse purchase.

Thanks to community member emhsoto for finding this deal

Note, pricing is valid only for in-warehouse purchase; online price is available at a higher price

About the Product
  • Ultra-Quiet U-Shaped Design
  • Inverter Technology
  • Up to 550 Sq. Ft/Up to 20' Long Distance Airflow
  • 35% Energy Savings
  • WiFi/Voice Smart Control
  • Flexible Window/Free to Open
  • Quiet Operation Blocking Noise
  • MShield Air Ionizer Technology
  • Easy Installation w/ Snap in Bracket

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $80 less (26.32% savings) than the listed price of $379.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Midea U, the first ever U-shaped inverter 12,000 BTU window air conditioner unit w/ innovative design (improved 2024 version) w/ isolation noise features/quiet operation
  • Limit of 5 per member
  • Offer valid through June 9, 2024 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Costco Wholesale (link added as a reference) has Midea U 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner w/ MShield (MAW12AV1QWT-C) on sale for $279.99 valid for in-warehouse purchase.

Thanks to community member emhsoto for finding this deal

Note, pricing is valid only for in-warehouse purchase; online price is available at a higher price

About the Product
  • Ultra-Quiet U-Shaped Design
  • Inverter Technology
  • Up to 550 Sq. Ft/Up to 20' Long Distance Airflow
  • 35% Energy Savings
  • WiFi/Voice Smart Control
  • Flexible Window/Free to Open
  • Quiet Operation Blocking Noise
  • MShield Air Ionizer Technology
  • Easy Installation w/ Snap in Bracket

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $80 less (26.32% savings) than the listed price of $379.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Midea U, the first ever U-shaped inverter 12,000 BTU window air conditioner unit w/ innovative design (improved 2024 version) w/ isolation noise features/quiet operation
  • Limit of 5 per member
  • Offer valid through June 9, 2024 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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jmonster
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You open the window and close it on the AC unit. It also has a platform it rests on

I drilled no holes and the thing can't go anywhere. It's easier than any other AC I've used and I have zero fears of dropping it out the window

Honestly confused why anyone thinks this is difficult to install especially compared to conventional styles. And especially considering how much smaller and lighter this type is
Core2Quad
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When are they coming out with a U-shaped AC with heat pump?
idiggplants
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opposite experience. ours cooled better than anything we had prior. and we left it installed for 2 winters now. living in the northeast.. the u shape version makes that possible.

not sure what would make it a pain to uninstall though. the install for us was 10x easier than a traditional ac since it has a built in stand.

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WiseHome8400May 07, 2024 02:44 PM
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Quote from jonny4 :
Great price but I need one with a Dehumidifier because it is going in a room with lots of PC parts. LOL.
It has a dehumidifier. Bought mine from Costco and line the "Dry" setting.
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dparkyMay 07, 2024 02:45 PM
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Quote from Core2Quad :
When are they coming out with a U-shaped AC with heat pump?
If they do, it would be $1500
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jonny4May 07, 2024 02:45 PM
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Quote from WiseHome8400 :
It has a dehumidifier. Bought mine from Costco and line the "Dry" setting.
Oh thanks. Didn't see it on the site.
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idiggplantsMay 07, 2024 02:46 PM
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Quote from litobirdy :
bought one of these last year. DIdn't cool that good compared to regular ac's. plus installing/removing is a pain ( have to remove because I'm in the northeast. Luckily I got refunded by manufacturer. This year I'm trying the same AC but not U shaped to see if it will make a difference.
opposite experience. ours cooled better than anything we had prior. and we left it installed for 2 winters now. living in the northeast.. the u shape version makes that possible.

not sure what would make it a pain to uninstall though. the install for us was 10x easier than a traditional ac since it has a built in stand.
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Pctek4456May 07, 2024 02:46 PM
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Quote from jonny4 :
Great price but I need one with a Dehumidifier because it is going in a room with lots of PC parts. LOL.
Just FYI, I use the "Dry" instead of "cool" option to dehumidify the room.
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litobirdyMay 07, 2024 02:50 PM
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Quote from idiggplants :
opposite experience. ours cooled better than anything we had prior. and we left it installed for 2 winters now. living in the northeast.. the u shape version makes that possible.

not sure what would make it a pain to uninstall though. the install for us was 10x easier than a traditional ac since it has a built in stand.
Guess my windows/insulation just sucks. I tried until early December and I couldn't take the coldness coming thru the bottom anymore. But even if I could leave it, it just didn't cool as well as old school as anyway. Maybe I got a faulty one. I do like that the regular style 12k inverter one is smaller and lighter than the u shaped one though. Bought it end of April but still haven't needed it since the hot weather is never going to stick around
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AmusedDime497May 07, 2024 02:50 PM
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This is what I'm waiting for too! Any idea if they're actually making one?
Doesn't seem cost effective
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May 07, 2024 03:05 PM
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Nice find! Woot! recently had these (12k btu) for purchase at $229.99 refurb so this is a nice price getting CostCo piece of mind…
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docuMay 07, 2024 03:07 PM
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Quote from litobirdy :
Guess my windows/insulation just sucks. I tried until early December and I couldn't take the coldness coming thru the bottom anymore. But even if I could leave it, it just didn't cool as well as old school as anyway. Maybe I got a faulty one. I do like that the regular style 12k inverter one is smaller and lighter than the u shaped one though. Bought it end of April but still haven't needed it since the hot weather is never going to stick around
Sounds like a bad unit maybe. Ours also cooled really well
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JayW7752May 07, 2024 03:13 PM
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Quote from SDdawg :
Nice find! Woot! recently had these (12k btu) for purchase at $229.99 refurb so this is a nice price getting CostCo piece of mind…
Yeah, I was going to bite until I saw that it only had a Woot 90 day warranty. Not even a year from the manufacturer.
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CaleoMay 07, 2024 03:17 PM
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Quote from litobirdy :
bought one of these last year. DIdn't cool that good compared to regular ac's. plus installing/removing is a pain ( have to remove because I'm in the northeast. Luckily I got refunded by manufacturer. This year I'm trying the same AC but not U shaped to see if it will make a difference.
The thing about these that throws people off vs older/less efficient ACs is they modulate based on the amount of cooling needed. They virtually never run 'full chooch' unless there's a significant temperature differential between your desired/set temperature & actual room temp.

Some people don't like this, but the fact that it'll modulate itself all the way down to run quietly @ around 90W is pretty nice for keeping a space conditioned without a noisy AC frequently turning itself off & on.

I got one of these last summer, and it performed well - so well that it pretty much took over cooling my whole house and my central AC barely had to run at all.
Last edited by Caleo May 7, 2024 at 08:19 AM.
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If you need heat pump functionality just turn it around and cool the outside lol
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uppityupMay 07, 2024 03:42 PM
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I tried researching last time the Midea inverter 8000 BTU was on sale but couldn't really find definite answer--

Any experts out there can tell me whether I can use window a/c units as through the wall? We bought a house where the previous owner converted the carport into a room and built a hole for the current a/c unit. It's pretty old and grimy so I was thinking it'd be good to buy in advance anyway. I'm in Florida--that thing is going to be run 24 hours if only to regulate humidity.

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Quote from uppityup :
I tried researching last time the Midea inverter 8000 BTU was on sale but couldn't really find definite answer--

Any experts out there can tell me whether I can use window a/c units as through the wall? We bought a house where the previous owner converted the carport into a room and built a hole for the current a/c unit. It's pretty old and grimy so I was thinking it'd be good to buy in advance anyway. I'm in Florida--that thing is going to be run 24 hours if only to regulate humidity.
A normal rectangular unit would be more appropriate for through-the-wall installation. They do make efficient inverter-based window AC units that aren't U-shaped like this. I think LG's got a well-liked one.
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