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Midea Duo 12,000 BTU Dual Hose High Efficiency Inverter, Ultra Quiet Portable Air Conditioner, Cools up to 450 Sq. Ft., Compatible with Alexa/Google Assistant, Includes Remote $480

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I know this was $100 cheaper at Costco recently but if you don't have a Costco membership and don't want refurb, this is a decent option IMO. This is dual hose (hose in hose.) $480 FS @Amazon

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neasoon

Jun 26, 2025 03:21 PM

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neasoonJun 26, 2025 03:21 PM

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come on... this was $350 in Costco stores a couple of days ago

Meribela_S

Jun 26, 2025 04:18 PM

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Meribela_SJun 26, 2025 04:18 PM

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Bought n return at Walmart. Mine leaked coolant and could no longer blow cold. Pita to return.

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Quote from neasoon

come on... this was $350 in Costco stores a couple of days ago

Literally said that in the first sentence and explained why I was still posting. 😂

neasoon

Jun 26, 2025 05:20 PM

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neasoonJun 26, 2025 05:20 PM

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Quote from edrock200

Literally said that in the first sentence and explained why I was still posting. 😂

That's $130 cheaper not $30.

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Quote from neasoon

That's $130 cheaper not $30.

Ah your right, it was $100 cheaper unless I'm missing something https://slickdeals.net/f/18367519-costco-members-midea-12-000-btu-duo-portable-air-conditioner-with-mshield-380-free-shipping?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3ATrue%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse

Edited post to reflect. Thanks.

neasoon

Jun 26, 2025 05:23 PM

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neasoonJun 26, 2025 05:23 PM

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Quote from edrock200

$100 cheaper online and $130 cheaper in store since Costco stores sell it $30 cheaper than online

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PoohBahJun 26, 2025 05:33 PM

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This unit is my first experience with a portable AC. What was surprising to me is that it recirculates a LOT of moisture back into the room. I expected some moisture to be ejected out through the hose but this doesn't seem to happen at all. Effectively, this makes the air output more humid in RH terms (85%+) but really it's just cooler air with the same level of moisture, so it is a much higher RH. So you think, hey, it's got a dry mode and a hose so I'll try that. This should pull the moisture out of the air, right? You have to remove the upper cap and plug and run the hose into a bucket or drain, which is already annoying. Do you have a drain near the window this thing is literally attached to? Probably not. The unit also isn't capable of dehumidifying without significant cooling but this should be obvious from the purpose of the unit (A/C not dedicated dehumidifier). But then, rather bizarrely, the machine won't drain on a flat surface. You need a bucket next to the machine, but you also have to find a way to tilt the unit back to get it to drain. This design choice is very bad and very odd. Mine is now propped up and tilted backwards, with an ugly bucket next to it.
TLDR: the unit has to use a hose and bucket, and be tilted back to do any dehumidification.

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Jun 26, 2025 10:21 PM

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Quote from neasoon

come on... this was $350 in Costco stores a couple of days ago

right. but that was before the dollars were inflated with printed money

neasoon

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neasoonJun 26, 2025 10:23 PM

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Quote from crazyking

right. but that was before the dollars were inflated with printed money

This is an absurd comment. A couple of days ago is literally around 06/15 this year. Btw I'm not denying the inflation but it definitely doesn't fit into the context

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i3igheadJun 26, 2025 11:23 PM

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look up mold problems before buying. I have had 3 units and they all eventually developed mold even with good habits.

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Jun 26, 2025 11:35 PM

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Gregory_JulianJun 26, 2025 11:35 PM

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Quote from i3ighead

look up mold problems before buying. I have had 3 units and they all eventually developed mold even with good habits.

I've heard about Midea mold recall for their mini-splits. Can you please confirm whether your units are the mini-splits or the Duo 12K BTU portable a/c? Also can you share the good habits (run fan-only mode, avoid the Dry mode, etc.)? Thank you!

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Quote from neasoon

This is an absurd comment. A couple of days ago is literally around 06/15 this year. Btw I'm not denying the inflation but it definitely doesn't fit into the context

Yeah that's fair. For whatever reason I remembered the Costco deal being $450 vs $350, hence the post.

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Also just FYI— Midea was quick with the fix for their U-shaped AC units. COSTCO is carrying the 12,000 BTU versions again for $370 in-store. Just saw them tonight.

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Quote from FXBGmountaineer

Also just FYI— Midea was quick with the fix for their U-shaped AC units. COSTCO is carrying the 12,000 BTU versions again for $429 in-store. Just saw them tonight.

I don't know if this is accurate but per Reddit it's the same unit,.they've just included the recall kit in the packaging which includes the new stoppers.that allow the water to slowly drain vs pool in the unit.

FXBGmountaineer

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FXBGmountaineerJun 27, 2025 02:05 AM

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Reply to Quote from edrock200 : Good call. I'll look closer next time I go and report back.

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Home & Home Improvement Large Appliances Air Conditioners Occasions 4th of July Online Only Midea

Rating:	(3.7 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	1,025 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	Midea
Model Number:	MAP12S1TBL
Product SKU:	B091CHK173
UPC:	810040945373
ASIN:	B091CHK173
Brand:	Midea
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	16.73 x 19.53 x 34.48 inches
Item Weight:	72.75 pounds
Item model number:	MAP12S1TBL
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Midea Duo 12,000 BTU Dual Hose High Efficiency Inverter, Ultra Quiet Portable Air Conditioner, Cools up to 450 Sq. Ft., Compatible with Alexa/Google Assistant, Includes Remote $480

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