expiredv_h posted Jul 08, 2025 12:07 PM
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expiredv_h posted Jul 08, 2025 12:07 PM
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Anyway, mine was on the list (less than one year old, from Costco), filled out the webform immediately after the recall, they sent me a link for a photo of cord cut, did that in a week and in three weeks I got the virtual debit card.
As an engineering (ECE&CS) professor, I decided to read up on the LCDI (Leakage current detection interface) protection they use. This is what I learned and just for information.
It is for cord damage and current leaking (from Line or neutral) out of the conductors leading to quick fire (cause: dog chewing, people stepping on it or AC sitting on the cord, you name it; A simple caution perhaps a better choice but this is first world with first world solutions). I found two small sensor wires outside of L and N conductor insulating jackets and each wrapped in something like aluminum foils. These two sensor lines and sensing/actuator electronic circuit are used at the plug end to sense any leakage and trip the circuit. At the device end (the AC or whatever), these sensor wires seem to be not connected (I also kind of guessed this from looking at AC replacement cords available at HD or Amazon as I did not want to spend energy opening up the AC unit. They are PITA) and simply shorted at the device end and sealed with electrical tape or equivalent.
I came across a circuit schematic by a tear down of the LCDI plug but that diagram seems to be little different from the one used by Midea (everyone has their own patented circuit). But again, I did not open my LCDI plug. Too much unnecessary work for this senior citizen
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I understand that ALL air conditioners have a mold risk, but does the updated design still pose a higher risk of mold than other manufacturer's window AC units?
I came across a circuit schematic by a tear down of the LCDI plug but that diagram seems to be little different from the one used by Midea (everyone has their own patented circuit). But again, I did not open my LCDI plug. Too much unnecessary work for this senior citizen
Neither of my units have a drain plug, so I am waiting on one for approval and the other for the payment.
Debated getting the one from Amazon and returning it to HD, but I think the HD one has its own special stickers? I noticed that there's a barcode underneath on the box and a sticker on top of that with a different barcode with different numbers. Unsure if I can get away with trying to return the Amazon one...
I will say it's very nice, though. Quiet and I can control it with my phone. Even if I still have to pay more for it, it's worth it.
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https://www.amazon.com/Midea-MAW08V1QWT-U-Shaped-Window-Conditioner/dp/B0FDQGPCG7?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th... [amazon.com]
Will they recycle the old units as scrap metal? Or reuse some parts to build new units? I will avoid Midea for at least the next 2 years.
Will they recycle the old units as scrap metal? Or reuse some parts to build new units? I will avoid Midea for at least the next 2 years.
You may now dispose of your affected air conditioner in accordance with your local waste disposal requirements. Your refund will be issued in the next 3-4 weeks."
For context, I'm in Texas, and it's cooling an oversized (24' x 26') 2-car garage. The walls have insulation, the garage door and window only have radiant barrier, and the garage door is fully exposed to the afternoon sun, but the window only gets a few hours of direct sun in the morning until about 10-11 AM.
I bought it during the Costco sale a few months ago, and I'm very satisfied with it. A great unit.
Amazon.com: ELEGRP 0651515LY L15515 L22515 14AWG LCDI Power Cord Plug for A/C Air Conditioner, E250451 UL Certified, 7.5FT Leakage Current Detection Interrupter Replacement, 120V 15A 1800W 60Hz NEMA 5-15P, 1 Pack : Tools & Home Improvement
I just finished installing it. Compared to my original U model the new one has a vastly improved mounting system that makes it much easier to install, and feels much more secure.
It also comes with ~8 of the new drain plugs, you only need one, but the rest are spare in case you need to replace it. I'll see if I can easily replace one from my original unit. I never had issues with water buildup, but wouldn't hurt.
They just don't want to have an active unit they have to support, and can consider that unit 'disposed of', and out of liability in several senses. It's 'at your own risk' in those same senses.
Having you not buy from a competing brand in the meantime is just a bonus.
MAW08U1QWT - NEWER model
Why is this important? Seems newer models have a drain hole implemented. As someone mentioned if you see the AC box has "flash cool" button it's the newer model. I find their marketing deceptive tho - similar names only changing one letter (V vs U) in their naming standard.
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Both of those models (with the U and the V) have been recalled. The newer one does have a drain hole fix, but the newer drain fix needs to apply to both of them.
You have to enter in your serial number to see if it's still the old drain on that model.
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