Costco Wholesale has for its
Members:
Midea 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with MShield (MAW12AV1QWT-C) on sale for
$329.99.
Shipping is free.
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Features:
- For Spaces up to 550 Sq. Ft. and Easy Installation with Included Snap in Bracket
- Energy Star Certified
- Inverter Technology Delivers 35% Energy Savings Compared to DOE Minimum CEER Requirement
- 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 Air
Top Comments
there is only one problem and it's huge after awhile
the blower fan is nearly impossible to clean
I don't keep the AC in the bedroom window all year, so the process of install and pulling it is important. While both are somewhat heavy, the Midea one always felt like it would flex and collapse on itself when lifting it out of the window. The HiSense feels much more compact and rigid. I haven't checked, but it also seems smaller/lighter. My wife is really sensitive to light in the room when we sleep, and one challenge with the Midea one is that in order for the room blind to black out the room, it would have to slide behind the room side of the AC unit (in between the ac and the window). For the HiSense, this is not an issue since the blinds can come down to the top of the room side of the unit, and then the sides are blocked out with the included foam. We use a roller shade, so it was thin enough to fit between the AC and window on the Midea, but if we had other options like mini-blinds or slats, we would have had a lot of light in the room with the Midea.
Since we mostly keep the blinds down in our room, the other benefit of the HiSense is aesthetic - there is only a small footprint on the room side of the AC unit.
Again, this is not to say there is anything wrong with the Midea as long as they've fixed the mold. It was really great as well. In terms of function, they both seem to be pretty equal. The HiSense ones had several sales last year through Costco. As it is getting hotter, I wouldn't wait to get one, but if you get one Costco, be sure to watch out for a drop in price in the 30 days after since they will honor the price adjustment as long as you request during the time it is on sale and within 30 days of purchase.
Community Reviews
This Midea 12,000 BTU smart inverter window air conditioner is praised for strong cooling, quiet operation, and efficient power use, with smart app energy tracking on some units. Installation is usually described as manageable, though the unit is heavy and may take two people, and it works well for bedrooms and other single rooms. The main cautions are the earlier mold recall history, occasional drain plug and energy reporting quirks, and possible breaker trips on crowded circuits. It is a solid fit when you want window AC performance without portable AC noise.
DIY installers with standard windows, because setup is straightforward, the instructions have both lipped and non-lipped options, and the included bracket system is manageable.
Bedroom coolers wanting a quieter window unit, because it runs quietly, cools fast, and keeps the compressor outside the room.
People cooling a small bedroom or master suite, because it can handle that space well and may run cheaply once the room reaches temperature.
Homeowners replacing a loud portable AC, because this window unit is more efficient and noticeably quieter than a portable.
People needing unobstructed window access or a low-profile install, because this design still blocks part of the window and can interfere with blinds or guards.
Owners with heavily loaded electrical circuits, because the 12,000 BTU unit can draw enough power to trip a breaker.
People who need reliable app-based energy monitoring, because the feature can be missing or show as not supported even after firmware updates.
Shoppers who want easy long-term cleaning, because the blower fan can become nearly impossible to clean after a while.
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The Midea SmartHome app shows power consumption for the units and they are very efficient since they are inverter ACs.
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I did perform device firmware updates on both units during initial setup through the app, but it didn't coincide with the energy monitor suddenly working 🤷
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there is only one problem and it's huge after awhile
the blower fan is nearly impossible to clean
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The unit itself so far has been great. I got mine for my master bed/bathroom at nighttime so I don't have to run the whole house (downstairs as always is a lot cooler than upstairs). Tested a few times and it worked great for the space I have.
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