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Refurbished Midea 12,000 BTU DUO Portable Air Conditioner

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Midea America Corp. via Walmart has Refurbished Midea 12,000 BTU DUO Portable Air Conditioner (RMP14STW) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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  • 12,000 BTU DOE: 3-in-1 Comfort Cools, Ventilates, and Dehumidifies
  • Inverter Technology Delivers up to 40% Energy Savings Compared to US Federal Standard
  • 4-wheel design and attached hose and window kit make installation and set-up easy.
  • Matter Certified Unit with App & Voice Control: Control From Anywhere with the Smart Home App
  • Dimensions: 16.73 x 19.53 x 32.48 Inches

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  • This price is $22.23 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal that received over 50 thumbs up from our community.

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Midea America Corp. via Walmart has Refurbished Midea 12,000 BTU DUO Portable Air Conditioner (RMP14STW) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Abused.Return.Policy for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 12,000 BTU DOE: 3-in-1 Comfort Cools, Ventilates, and Dehumidifies
  • Inverter Technology Delivers up to 40% Energy Savings Compared to US Federal Standard
  • 4-wheel design and attached hose and window kit make installation and set-up easy.
  • Matter Certified Unit with App & Voice Control: Control From Anywhere with the Smart Home App
  • Dimensions: 16.73 x 19.53 x 32.48 Inches

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Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • This price is $22.23 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal that received over 50 thumbs up from our community.

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soldiersinx
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I bought 3 of these. 1 had a broken hose bracket, another was missing accessories and stuff to install it, another one failed 4 days before the 90 day return period. Returned all 3 of them. Like the other poster said, it's Russian roulette.

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3d ago
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MerryHealth6120
3d ago
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Quote from slvr_srfr :
Bit the bullet and ordered. Purchased this same unit from Costco last week for $429 with the reassurance of returning it and the extra protection should it fail or I find a more competitive price. Viola.

Noticed this one includes a 1 year warranty offered from Midea directly. Purchased it with my CC that offers an extended warranty. In reading the prior comments from the link posted by @mja28, it seems this is a hit or miss when it comes to reliability. Anyone deal with a warranty experience after the return period expired?
I don't think it has 1 year warranty from Midea. It says explicitly that the one year warranty is for Restored: Premium units and not the "Like New" ones. This one is listed as "Like New" and only has 90 day free returns from what I understand.

"What is Walmart Restored?
This restored Walmart Restored product has been professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned and tested by a Walmart performance managed seller or supplier. Restored items are offered in 4 conditions: Premium, Like New, Good, and Fair. Restored: Like New, Good, and Fair products come with a 90-day free return. Restored: Premium products come with a minimum 1-year warranty (except select vacuum cleaners where noted on product page)."
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edrock200
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Quote from room112 :
I ordered this a few months ago and right out of the box it had an error code of EC54. Something about the compressor. Although I was within the return window of Walmart, I called Midea. They were terrible and refused to warranty it stating that it was a refurbished unit and therefore they would not warranty it. I ordered a second one and that one works fine. Russian roulette is correct. Do not plan on Midea offering any warranty.

I did not see the extended warranty plan when I bought it because usually it is on the product page. Looks like the link above might work but that is technically for units to start at $200 and this one is $199.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/772657...2f01c80aad
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edrock200
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Quote from room112 :
I ordered this a few months ago and right out of the box it had an error code of EC54. Something about the compressor. Although I was within the return window of Walmart, I called Midea. They were terrible and refused to warranty it stating that it was a refurbished unit and therefore they would not warranty it. I ordered a second one and that one works fine. Russian roulette is correct. Do not plan on Midea offering any warranty.

I did not see the extended warranty plan when I bought it because usually it is on the product page. Looks like the link above might work but that is technically for units to start at $200 and this one is $199.
2 year $16 https://www.walmart.com/ip/410156...5baa6b3549

3 year $22 https://www.walmart.com/ip/356520...42a6b81e80

Keep in mind worst case you will likely just get your $200 back if you need to use it. Not a working unit replacement. But at $7-8/year seems worth it.
Last edited by edrock200 July 8, 2025 at 05:48 PM.
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FourSticks
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Anyone know the maximum length of the hoses? I have an older Honeywell that came with a 47" hose which was not long enough to reach the window in the room we use it in. I had to order a longer 78" hose from Amazon for that one. I can't find any information on the length of the hoses on this Midea.
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ZenNuts
2d ago
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Quote from RicardoS9305 :
I got an old ass no name 6000 BTU window AC that struggles to keep a room, within my garage, cooled enough passed 90F and will tap out at 97F unless I go outside and give the unit and radiator a good hosing. I've been looking to get an inverter or LG dual inverter type with how insane the electric bill has become here in SoCal. I guess I'll buy this as a trial run and return it on October before the 90 day return expires because these comments make these Midea refurbs super sketch lol
I would upgrade to a larger window unit. They work much better than portable if you have the window or opening that can support it. I have a portable unit but thermodymically, it's just not very efficient since the heat generating parts are basically inside the house that's why newer portable unit always have two ratings, the smaller of the two btu rating is what's equivalent to a window unit.
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RicardoS9305
2d ago
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Quote from ZenNuts :
I would upgrade to a larger window unit. They work much better than portable if you have the window or opening that can support it. I have a portable unit but thermodymically, it's just not very efficient since the heat generating parts are basically inside the house that's why newer portable unit always have two ratings, the smaller of the two btu rating is what's equivalent to a window unit.
Do you know if this unit has a window AC equivalent BTU? The AC I currently have is an Arctic King 6000 BTU from 2015 lol I'm hoping this Midea 12000 BTU with inverter is just plain better and energy saving at least for the next three months when it is peak summer. The Walmart reviews are terrible, which is why I am not keeping it no matter what.
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Mikemikey
2d ago
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Got one aboit a month ago, as soon as i turned it on there was an error code (ec54) does not blow cold air at all

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BigDadyTiberius
2d ago
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I bought 2 on the previous deal. They both run almost constantly but that might be because each one is trying to cool a whole floor.

Considering buying another for my exercise room.
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CyanCorn8418
2d ago
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Quote from nurrburt :
The smell is mold. If you've got both drain plugs in and the machine is off and not actively blowing out condensate, the hot water is just sitting in there and getting moldy- fast.That's one of the many downsides of portable ACs, you have all of that condensate sitting inside your home, instead of outside.These things are designed to throw condensate on the coils and blow the water vapor out of the exhaust hose. Sometimes, like when it's very hot and humid, this process isn't enough to get rid of all the condensate. On this unit in particular, if you encounter that smell, it means you need to plug in that cute little hose they gave you into the top drain port so the excess condensate has somewhere to go (don't forget to also pull out the plug on the inside). If you're like most people, you probably aren't running this thing in a room that has a floor drain, so you're going to need to get a very large bucket (and possibly constantly dump it) so you don't flood your house, or set up a condensate pump and pray it doesn't fail while you're not at home.Portable ACs are pretty deceiving; they're just as heavy and even bulkier than window units, they often require just as much work fitting and securing the plastic panels, and if you aren't in a goldilocks climate zone, you're probably going to run into mold issues, flooding issues or have to start and entire project just to baby the thing when you should have just bought the window unit.I guess at least you can stick it in a casement window and your landlord won't evict you until you've flooded his apartment. Oh yeah, it even has wheels on it so you can wheel it right out to the curb and hope some other sucker takes it.
thanks, your comment has helped me decide to never get one of these things. This all sounds like things that would happen to me in both my houses -- just isn't worth all that hassle.. these things look big too where it'll end up sitting in the basement 90% of the time with me not wanting to deal with it. On top of this, all the other comments make this one sound like a bigger gamble with it failing out quick... just overall pain
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room112
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Quote from edrock200 :
2 year $16 https://www.walmart.com/ip/410156...5baa6b3549

3 year $22 https://www.walmart.com/ip/356520...42a6b81e80

Keep in mind worst case you will likely just get your $200 back if you need to use it. Not a working unit replacement. But at $7-8/year seems worth it.

Thanks, totally worth it. But this one doesn't specifically say for restored units. I think the 200 to 399 one does. Also I called Walmart and Allstate to see if I can add this and the only way to do so is to return the unit and repurchase it. Also same thing to get the price match, Even though I bought it only two weeks ago. Not a possibility for me to go through that process at this point. Thank you though!
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Vimie
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Quote from FourSticks :
Anyone know the maximum length of the hoses? I have an older Honeywell that came with a 47" hose which was not long enough to reach the window in the room we use it in. I had to order a longer 78" hose from Amazon for that one. I can't find any information on the length of the hoses on this Midea.
The unit itself is meant to be really close to the wall actually (less than 1 foot space between the wall & unit iirc). Forgot if it was in the manual or the official youtube video.

The unit could still work spread out the way you've planned but it isn't recommended.
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chrisp7815
2d ago
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Quote from room112 :
Thanks, totally worth it. But this one doesn't specifically say for restored units. I think the 200 to 399 one does. Also I called Walmart and Allstate to see if I can add this and the only way to do so is to return the unit and repurchase it. Also same thing to get the price match, Even though I bought it only two weeks ago. Not a possibility for me to go through that process at this point. Thank you though!
I posted the $199 refurb link yesterday. Also it clearly says you have 30 days to buy a warranty so they must be confused.
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supersizedkid
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Quote from shark974 :
the dual hose thing has always seemed sus to me.

If it's SUCHHHH a big deal, why after all this time are almost all portable AC's still single hose? Red flag.

It's a nice idea that appeals cleanly to our minds. We can repeat it to friends, spread it around, it makes so much sense! And that technology connections video! Everybody loves technology connections!

But I think in practice it makes little difference. Life isnt always neat and clean.

Yeah almost nobody even manufactures dual hose portable AC's. And I have a feeling the one that are produced, are just for marketing appeal to that small internet demographic that obsesses over the two hose thing. Not because they actually work better. Because why hasn't anybody done a side by side controlled test of dual vs single hose on YT showing the BIG GAINS yet? Seems sus

Could be wrong, shrug.
The real problem is that all portable A/Cs are terrible. Dual hose units are a bit better, but they're terrible too. The compressor is inside the living space and generates so much heat.

That's why window units are sooo much better thermodynamically. I know not everyone can use a window AC, but they cool sooo much better with the equivalent amount of electricity.
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bbrain
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Got mine, works great.. one question, does the fan cause mild to high vibration for anyone else?

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AoeROR
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Wish this can provide heat in the winter as well, I would buy one for sure.

I have been looking for a good deal on this one at Sam club:

Midea Duo 12000 DOE 14000 BTU ASHRAE Smart Inverter Portable AC with Heat

https://www.samsclub.com/p/midea-.../P03016427

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