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frontpagesmartcop posted Aug 19, 2025 06:22 PM
frontpagesmartcop posted Aug 19, 2025 06:22 PM

Select Costco Stores: Midea U 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC w/ MShield

(In-Warehouse only; Price/Availability May Vary)

$250

$390

35% off
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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid In-Store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding these prices available locally.

Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only; warehouse locator) have Midea U 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Energy Star Window Air Conditioner w/ MShield for $249.99 valid for in-warehouse purchase only.

Thanks to Community Member smartcop for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability and pricing will vary by location. You may be able to check specific warehouse stock in the Costco app (in the app, click "Warehouse", enter city/state or Zip code, select your warehouse, and search for item number 1953205).

Product Details:
  • Ultra-Quiet U-shaped Design Allows Closed Window to Block Compressor Noise, 32dBA
  • Inverter Technology Delivers 35% Energy Savings Compared to DOE Minimum CEER Requirement
  • For Spaces up to 550 Sq. Ft. and Easy Installation with Included Snap in Bracket
  • Matter Certified Unit with App & Voice Control: Control from Anywhere with the App and Voice Assistant
  • Mshield Air Ionizer Technology: Reduces Odors, Smoke, and Gases in the Ai

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Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • Product may not be available in all locations
  • Look for product number 1953205
  • Limited time offer, while supplies last
  • Deal price is $40 lower than a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid In-Store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding these prices available locally.

Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only; warehouse locator) have Midea U 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Energy Star Window Air Conditioner w/ MShield for $249.99 valid for in-warehouse purchase only.

Thanks to Community Member smartcop for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability and pricing will vary by location. You may be able to check specific warehouse stock in the Costco app (in the app, click "Warehouse", enter city/state or Zip code, select your warehouse, and search for item number 1953205).

Product Details:
  • Ultra-Quiet U-shaped Design Allows Closed Window to Block Compressor Noise, 32dBA
  • Inverter Technology Delivers 35% Energy Savings Compared to DOE Minimum CEER Requirement
  • For Spaces up to 550 Sq. Ft. and Easy Installation with Included Snap in Bracket
  • Matter Certified Unit with App & Voice Control: Control from Anywhere with the App and Voice Assistant
  • Mshield Air Ionizer Technology: Reduces Odors, Smoke, and Gases in the Ai

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • Product may not be available in all locations
  • Look for product number 1953205
  • Limited time offer, while supplies last
  • Deal price is $40 lower than a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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bargainhunterforever
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Call your local costco and press the administration dept. (usually one on the verbal menu)and give that person the item number of your product on the costco page. They can tell you the price and quantity of the item in that warehouse. If they have no inventory you can ask if another local costco would have it. They can look that up too. Hope that helps.

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Aug 22, 2025 01:34 PM
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washerebeforeAug 22, 2025 01:34 PM
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Quote from Poorerman :
CHECK THE SERIAL NUMBER IN STORE BEFORE PURCHASING!
I purchased two 12,000 BTU units for $250 each yesterday at Costco. To play it safe, I used my cell phone to check the model and serial number at the Midea Recall website https://mideaurecall.expertinquiry.com/?lang=en . The model number is MAW12AV1QWT-C and it appears on the Recall List, HOWEVER, if you also input the serial number located on the outside of the box, you'll get specifics on that unit. The two units I purchased state they are "reworked". They have the plugs on the bottom of the units. BUT BE CAREFUL! Two of the five boxes I checked came back as still being recalled! I pointed this out to a sales rep. He replied that they may be units that customers returned to the store and were placed on the floor among the units recently delivered. I asked him to point out to the manager that Costco is selling units that are on the recall list. Yeah, I'm sure he got right on that. Caveat emptor. CHECK THE SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE PURCHASE.
Wish this was in OP's info :/ - I picked this up with a friend who is a Costco member right when I saw this tread. ( have watched this unit for a while since it went on sale for $329 back in the spring ) The store had about 40 of these on the floor. several stores in CT have them at this price.

I knew about the recall but the advice from Poorerman should be on the top of op's info so someone does not get HIT with a recalled unit. My model number is part of the recall - MAW12AV1QWT-C - BUT YOU MUST CHECK THE SERIAL NUMBER!
to know for sure - mine is listed =
Verify
This unit has been identified as previously reworked and is not included in the current recall. No further action is required at this time.woot
Last edited by washerebefore August 22, 2025 at 07:43 AM.
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Aug 22, 2025 03:17 PM
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SeriousPlant129Aug 22, 2025 03:17 PM
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These are being recalled
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Aug 22, 2025 03:18 PM
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SeriousPlant129Aug 22, 2025 03:18 PM
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Quote from SeriousPlant129 :
These are being recalled

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025...1PACU12000

Recall information
Aug 22, 2025 04:21 PM
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washerebeforeAug 22, 2025 04:21 PM
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Quote from seriousplant129 :
https://www.cpsc.gov/recalls/2025...1pacu12000 [cpsc.gov]

recall information
you must check the serial number
Aug 22, 2025 10:04 PM
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InfamousDXAug 22, 2025 10:04 PM
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Quote from strayalive :
I saw this in Costco the other day but isn't this just the recalled model with some new plugs and mounting hardware? Is it worth the headache? I just had a Midea portable die after 14 months so I'm not sure I trust another Midea product right now...
It is but that's their solution and it should work. But at least you won't have to worry about the recall issue with the newer model
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Aug 22, 2025 10:27 PM
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Quote from TruongKy :
hard to find ac for horizontal sliding windows
All methods of filling the gap above the AC unit in a horizontal slider is going to take a bit of work but this seems like one ingenious way to do it with the Midea U: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQy8_GddLhA.
Aug 22, 2025 11:33 PM
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davidneedhamAug 22, 2025 11:33 PM
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No discount in Champaign, IL

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Aug 23, 2025 12:08 AM
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tommym5000Aug 23, 2025 12:08 AM
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Can't find any discounts in California...
Aug 23, 2025 01:14 PM
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dh747Aug 23, 2025 01:14 PM
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How difficult is it to install? How long does it take to install this by two people with average DIY expertise? I have a gathering at my home starting at 7 pm, and I am sure my central AC will struggle in this southeast heat. Will I have enough time to install?
Aug 23, 2025 10:35 PM
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i3igheadAug 23, 2025 10:35 PM
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Quote from FuschiaHamster8354 :
Same here im gonna try to get the adjustment
please let us know if you're successful
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VioletKitten691Aug 24, 2025 08:46 AM
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Quote from dh747 :
How difficult is it to install? How long does it take to install this by two people with average DIY expertise? I have a gathering at my home starting at 7 pm, and I am sure my central AC will struggle in this southeast heat. Will I have enough time to install?
It is not hard to install. 30 minutes or less.
Aug 24, 2025 10:54 AM
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OoTLinkAug 24, 2025 10:54 AM
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It'd be so much cooler if you could hang these upside down lol
Aug 24, 2025 01:42 PM
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Hat-TrickAug 24, 2025 01:42 PM
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Quote from tommym5000 :
Can't find any discounts in California...
Using the Costco app, I checked my local warehouse in the San Diego area, and it shows in stock for $249.97.
Aug 25, 2025 04:09 AM
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tommym5000Aug 25, 2025 04:09 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Quote from tommym5000 [IMG]http://i.slickdeals.net/images/midnight/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Can't find any discounts in California...
Using the Costco app, I checked my local warehouse in the San Diego area, and it shows in stock for $249.97.
The app crashes on my phone (Galaxy Flip 7), does the website not show the same info?

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Aug 25, 2025 04:28 AM
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tommym5000Aug 25, 2025 04:28 AM
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I just checked the website and my local Costco now shows a price of $279. Definitely changed since Friday.

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