I have three of these Midea air conditioners in my home. Way cheaper and works way better than central air. Best investment ever!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Yes, I have 2 now and I agree 100%

@alexgatewood5183

5 күн бұрын

2-3 of these can cool a whole house ?!?!?

I have used this A/C for over Two years, it's absolutely awesome, so so quiet.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Me too so far! Never thought I'd get excited about a window AC!

@debbieday6885

Ай бұрын

Is there a dry feature on it? I absolutely detest humidity. My current Midea has a dry function. It's the only setting I use.

@MikeBear1231

24 күн бұрын

@@debbieday6885 I just install one today. YES, there IS a DRY feature on it! Best window air conditioner I've ever owned! Runs rings around my 8 year old Frigidaire I just replaced. Much quieter, much more effective in keeping things cool.

@comiksitran6437

15 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Please tell me... Do you need to take the Media apart each year to clean it like you did the regular a/c's?

@DannyBuntin

13 күн бұрын

@@comiksitran6437 No, just take out the front cover and pull out the filter and clean it.

I have a 12000 btu. And I love it. Whisper quiet and easy on my light bill. A couple of times I actually thought the ac was off when I walked past it, but it's just that quiet it is.

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Me too, I've been nothing but impressed!

@scottfelt513

Күн бұрын

I've always been able to hear mine no matter what. I feel like its still too loud. My hearing is probably way better than most people. 40db is so loud to me.

I liked it so much i bought 2 units one in the main house and one is the bed room. Works great.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Me too! Just the noise alone from the old style window shakers running all summer is worth the switch honestly! Let alone the fact that the money savings will pay for themselves in 4-6 years. (My estimation)

Hi Handyman Hertz! I just watched your cleaning videos, and then noticed you love this unit as well. I live in an old farmhouse, we run 5 Midea U's to cool the house and it works great. I have one that is cooling poorly after two years and I am assuming it is just gunked up dirty. I was hoping you could do a cleaning video on this unit since your videos are so clear and concise.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Hi, Thank you very much for your compliments. I just installed this a couple weeks ago, so I wouldn't have anything to clean. I'm sure there are other good videos, but when I do clean this, I will try to remember to let you know when that video comes out. Thanks for watching!

@jaredreed6687

2 ай бұрын

Well I ended up ordering a replacement as the one I was having an issue with got an error saying ELOC. So I’ll just throw the replacement in the. I can take all the time in the world to dismantle and tinker hopefully fix whatever the problem is.

I bought mine 4 Summers ago and it still works great and I’m so happy I bought it!

@HandymanHertz

20 күн бұрын

Good, glad to hear it because I invested in two of them 👍🏼

Absolutely love that new design and all the perks!!! Great video!!

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, It's a cool machine! Thanks!

I have this and keep it in year round. Its best to turn the lights out on a sunny day after you installed it with the supplies provided so you can see all of the tiny gaps that insulation and bracket doesn't seal then find away a seal them.

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

That's really good advice! Thank you!

Just bought and installed this AC, and loving it!

Something about you seemed familiar but I didn't realize until the end of the video when you mentioned your cleaning video that I had watched you before! I was specifically seeking out a review of this unit because I've been looking at it for months, as soon as a renewed one is in stock I'm going to buy it. I wish I had seen them when they were in stock lol. Great video, keep up the great work I just subscribed!

@HandymanHertz

6 күн бұрын

Haha thanks for watching my videos! When you go to buy it, If you click my link, that would help me out a lot. Thanks in advance! And thanks for subscribing.

Bought a ge 2 days ago and for what ever reason the condensation has the front of it soaked and my room wasn’t even cold so returned it and got one of these bad boys today. My room is now freezing and can barely hear it lol it’s awesome

@HandymanHertz

16 күн бұрын

Yes, I know, I absolutely love these things, I have two.

Owned this for 2 years. It's pretty incredible actually

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I love mine too, but I havnt had it for very long. Glad it's been going strong for a couple fly ears for you. Longevity was my only unknown.

Food for thought. Thanks!

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Yup, thanks for watching! 👍🏼

Yep, my electric bill went down $200 a month! I just checking out YT to see if there were vids out on them. When I got my first, there were only a couple made by the manufacturer, so it's cool to see people catching on... Yeah, I'd recommend them for sure. 👍🏻

@HandymanHertz

20 күн бұрын

Wow, that's amazing! That's worth throwing out the old one and buying one right away for sure

Did you film your installation process? It looks like you have similar window that I have that doesn't have 'lip' for the bracket to 'hold' properly. Thanks in advance!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I did not but there's some good videos out there for the install. In the instructions, it gives you options for a lip or a flat sill. 👍🏼

Can this go at the top of the window? Our bedroom is where the fire escape is but it is a VERY narrow fire escape so even this would be unsafe for the bottom of the window.

Thanks for the video. What is the initi startup watts for the 12K at first use (hot ambient), and what do the running watts decrease to, and in what time frame? THANKS!

Why didn’t we come up with that new air-conditioning design? Great video!

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Probably my iq has a lot to do with the reason why 😂

Hi, Very grateful for you. Do you know if I can use this with a horizontal sliding windows?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Hi, thank you. No, it doesn't. It seems the only simple option you have is to buy a portable AC, which are destined for horizontal windows. But, they are extremely inefficient and expensive to run. The only exception is the new ones that have inverter technology. Those are very efficient and quiet. I looked into them before going this route. The Midea DUO is one I almost bought and would recommend. I have a link for that in this video description. And if you buy one, please click my link first so I get a little commission, no cost to you. Thanks and let me know what you go with and if you like it. 👍🏼

What was the operating wattage used? Could not tell by the video, thanks!

Sorry, i thought id might add...In my house, the people owning it before me had built a unit into the living room wall... You could barely hear the TV. So i had it removed when renovating the siding, and put this thing in the window next to the tv, and I didn't have to turn the tv up by even one #. It's crazy quiet. Like I said before, I'd recommend 👍🏻.

The saddle type window ACs are the best of all worlds, IMO. Hope more inverter models come out.

Have you tested the sound output on the external side? How loud is it running while you are standing at your smoker? My big hesitation is that the window I want to put it in faces my main home and I don't want to sound blast the house!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

OK, I got out my decibel meter just for you. at 6 feet to the side of the unit unit on the inside the decibels were 56 dBA. I went outside on the same side 6 feet away and it measured 64.this is fan on high With the compressor at 100%, which is 1,061 watts. Currently 92°. Standing 6 feet behind the condenser was 66 dB. 20 feet behind the condenser was 55 dB. Not very scientific, with the wind and meter tolerance, but that will give you some sort of idea. In real life, not very loud. Maybe 15 to 20% louder outside, and this is the quietest AC I've ever had by a big margin, even on high fan. Also, the compressor is variable, so it will only be this loud outside during the hottest part of the day when the compressor is at 100%. Hope this helps, I would definitely recommend it, I bought a second one. If you buy one, or anything else on Amazon, if you could use my link that would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!!

Hi. Thanks for the updates. Do you have any personal stats regarding power use on start up or after achieving the desired room temperature? If this is an inverter ac I'm assuming it should be easy of the circuitry like for boondockers. Would a soft start work or be irrelevant. Thanks.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

I don't have any experience with boondocking, so in not sure what to test. Does the wattage in the video help you at all? A Midea 8k btu window AC would be quite less, too, as this is a 12k btu AC

@jaimeavasquezjr6843

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz yes. Sorry I missed that part. I was also thinking about the wattage because the ability to use the Ryobi 40 volt power station in a blackout would be nice.

I was just about to order one of these until I found a ton of reports of mold/mildew build up in areas that are extremely difficult to get to. I don't wanna believe it, but I don't want to put my family at risk either. Will you please look into this and see if the reports are true and, if so, if there's some way to clean out those nooks and crannies that mold likes to build up in that people are maybe missing? There are quite a few folks who'd be grateful for the information, myself included.

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

I've looked some, but there's no logical reason I've found why this type would be more susceptible to mold. In fact, I'd argue this would be less susceptible, being that the window coming down acts as a barrier to the moisture/humidity out off from the slinger ring (which every ac has). Id say but it. Every ac unit I have had experience with harbors some mold, just the nature of the beast. That's why they need deep cleaned...but I Havnt deep cleaned it this year.

Curious to know how wide the window opening is for the window in the video. My concern is my window may be too wide. My other concern is I have Andersen windows with flexible vinyl jambs.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

They are rated for up to 36 inches I believe. My window is 40 inches, so I had to do a little engineering. It's not recommended, but could be done.

@rebeccaheywood9458

2 ай бұрын

Could you show how you engineered it to work?

hi, thanks for sharing this information. i hope im not bothering anyone. does this device also produce heat? and if so, how efficient is this for north, like new york. i am abit skeptical, but any advice would help! i have a large 20'x25' , 500 sqf room. i just dont like drill hole on the wall for mini split...

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Hi this Midea U-Shape design does not have a heat option. But, Midea has a traditional style that has a heat option for $10 more when I checked a month or two. It has the inverter technology and also has heat. Not sure how efficient the heat is, but you can look into it. I believe the heat only works above a certain temp, so you're have to look into that as a supplementary option, not primary. I believe it's a heat pump if I remember right.

@changhehuang558

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz thanks

I noticed your window looks to be wider than 36”? Do you recommend just extending the bracket to 36” and have it be off centered? Then fill the empty space with extra hard foam insulation from Amazon (saw some listings)? I wonder about the safety of this cause Midea obviously doesn’t advertise this. The other option I saw on Reddit was using some plywood and attaching the bottom bracket to that? That seems like a lot more work but I don’t know if it’s any better than doing the above? Also did you happen to look at the Windmill AC? Thanks for the video!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, mine is 39 inches. So I put it off center and braced the one side like they show. Then I put screw in the window sill with the arms they gave you. (It's actually more sturdy bc I in more screw than they recommend on the side of the window. One thing to remember is that all of this weight is held by the backer, so these screws is just to stabilize it from moving so there's not many forces acting against it. Plus, the window is in between the unit, so it's not going anywhere. I did my own insulation with towels, because it's under an enclosed porch and I wasn't worried about rain. But I do plan to go make it look better in the future. That's just how I did it. I'm sure there are better ways, but I'm happy with my way. Good luck!

Damn it! I saw that you have a wide window like me and still engineered a DIY way to install it. I'm fixing to do the same thing and was hoping to get some ideas!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

There's probably ways to do it better than I did, but my window is 39 inches and I think it only goes to a 36 inch window. What I did, was slide the AC to the one side of the window and install it like you should in that side. then just screw through the arm brackets it comes with on the other side into the windowsill on the bottom. It's a few inches off center, but this works well. You just need to figure out insulation Solution. It doesn't take much to hold it there. It's balanced and there's no real force against it. It just needs a little stabilization. 👍🏼 good luck, let me know how it goes.

@marusholilac

23 күн бұрын

Like everyone, you will have cobbled up a solution. Who at Midea decided that outr windows should be 36" or less? For others reading this, I just screwed the too-short bracket to the sill with a couple drywall screws, and cut a chunk of styrofoam for the extra gap. There are so many places for ants to come in that it doesn't matter that my solution is not airtight. I'm going to be using poison. Midea: What's with all the pointless holes?

Which do u recommend if you don’t have the pull down window just slide?

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

I recommend the Midea DUO. It's a portable AC and is went for horizontal windows. I looked into buying this before I went this route. They are quiet and efficient, thanks to the inverter technology. If you buy one, please use my Amazon link below, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Nice video. Interested in this unit. Can someone confirm the measurement of the U Shaped opening? I wanted to confirm the fitment to my window

The bracket only expands to accommodate windows up-to 36-inches. The Media is about 22-inches wide. That window appears to be twice the size of the length of the Media AC (i.e., that window is probably 42-inces wide?). How did you attach the bracket (if you even did that since it's not visible) to the window sill of that wider window?

We got one of these a few years ago for my son's room and holy cow is it quiet. However, I can't for the life of me figure out how to take it apart enough to clean the evaporator and condenser coils or the fan. So we haven't been using it because who knows what kind of dirt and mold has accumulated. I've done my best with what I can reach, but it isn't much. Any tips are appreciated.

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for sharing your experience! I just got mine so I havnt done a deep clean yet. I'll have a video on it down the road. I'm sure someone in KZread has a video on it. I have a video on how to do it the lazy way, which is end of the description. It will help you clean it with the foaming cleaner. But not a deep clean.

@ChatGPT1111

Ай бұрын

By not having air flow from that AC, you are probably getting mold behind all your walls so there's that...

I own 5 8000 btu units that I bought in 2020. They literally cut my bill in half, despite the fact that I was paying.11 per kwh in 2020 and as of the last bill, June 2024 I’m paying 0.1775 per kwh. My wife likes to sleep with it set at 64° and we typically only have the ac on in the rooms we spend the most time in set between 70°-72°. Who needs central air, when these are much cheaper to buy and as efficient or nearly as efficient.

How did you get Alexa to connect, the OLd medea app which works with Alexa does not work anymore. you log in it pushes you to the New Smarthome app. The smart home app will not work with alexa, it tries to connect to the old discontinued app.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Idk I just set everything up from midea air app and the Alexa app recognized it right away. In Alexa, I renamed it and it's been working good since

I’m interested to pick one of these up, but I’ve read quite a few reviews about longevity issues. Curious to know if folks here have had problems beyond 1, 2, 3+ years.

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

One thing to keep in mind, people that are happy with their unit don't go write reviews a lot of time. The only reviews I leave are when I'm not happy usually. This is one of the most sold ACs ever so you're going to have a lot of bad reviews, but there's not a higher rated comparable one on Amazon (4.4/5 stars and over 20,000 reviews)

Is a special outlet needed, or does it plug into a standard outlet?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

A standard 120v plug is what it takes. It only uses 600 W or so. Any regular household outlet would work.

Your does Midea have you install the bracket centered when it doesn’t sit the bracket centered. My bracket is centered in the window but now the ac unit is off by an inch and a half from one side to the other!

Could you walk me through how to installed this on your slightly larger window? Mine is 42 in.

@HandymanHertz

18 күн бұрын

Sure. You have two options. You need to figure out if you want it Center of the window or off center. I did it off center, so that I could use the included bracket on the one side. I also did it so I can use the insulation foam that came with it on the one side . For the other side, I just drilled into the windowsill. It doesn't take a whole lot, as the metal bracket it sits on carries most the weight. If you want Center to your window, you will need to figure out your insulation situation and also drill both arms into the windowsill. Good luck. I'm sure there's other ways, but that worked for me and was simple.

Is there any way to completely disable (as in, no output of EMF whatsoever) the wifi? If not, is there a way to physically rip out the antenna without damaging the rest of the unit?

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

I don't know about all of that, but I would just not connect it to Wi-Fi

Hi, my window is a very old and around 47in wide. I notice your window looks quite wide too, did you use the included brackets or did you install it differently?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Hi, this was a 40 inches window. It's designed for 36" I believe. I had to do my own engineering. I used the included brackets on one side and made my own custom way of securing the other side using the bracket but using the holes and drilling into the window frame. The AC is heavy, but most of the weight is on the window sill and the siding, so it doesn't take much to secure it. Also, you have a window in between, and there's not much force moving it in any directions. I wouldn't recommend doing it my way, but it can be done. If you wanted it centered (mines slightly off center a few inches) you can do it that way too.

@bruc_88

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks!

My bedroom window is sliding (apparently I am the only person who has this type of window) I want this AC but I don't think it will work, do you have any other suggestions?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Replace the window? Haha kidding. No, I don't. It's more work but a mini split is far superior to this and has a heat pump and more efficient. If that's not an option, I would look into a portable inverter AC. It has the exhaust vent that's made for a sliding window. They are quiet too. 👍🏼 make sure it's got inverter technology, bc the regular style IS TERRIBLY inefficient. Hope this helps. I have a link in description for the Midea DUO. (If you buy one, please use it... thanks) I researched it before going with this route. Not a bad option. Some have a heat option too if you want that. You have a few options.

Can someone please let me know what the thickness of the internal unit is? ie from the inside of the closed window to the front of the unit? Thank you.

Question, do you have to keep extra filters on hand for this unit? If so how easy is it to find them?

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

It just has a washable filter

@mdredheadguy1979

7 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz ah, okay. Thanks!

I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to install one of these in my horizontal sliding window. I found a few tutorial videos but they all used the other non-u shaped type. I think i'll just get a piece of plywood the full height of the window minus the bottom part and see how that works. I'm worried it won't have enough support from the sides to hold it in though.

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

I would recommend getting a portable AC that has inverter technology. I researched the Midea Duo, before going with this one. It's super quiet and super efficient, which portable ACs are not known for. I have a link in the description if you end up buying one, if you click it that would help me out.

@llandy123

9 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks for the recommendation, although I have 2 portable air conditioners and neither of them work very well. One of them works well at night but turns off the compressor when the outside gets too hot, and it's over 115 here a lot. As a side note I got a big piece of OSB and painted it to look like the outside of my house (it's also in the back yard so no one can see it) and it seems to work pretty well. It's kind of a pain to put in and take out though.

My window is only 13 inches and this says minimum is 13.75”. Is that a hard number? I think it wouldn’t be an issue as long as I can slide the unit in. Might have to do it at an angle, but it should work.

@GrabLifeByDaPoosy

26 күн бұрын

You might be able to tilt it forward at the right angle until you get to the U shape similar to how you would get a couch through a doorway. Not sure though

Question i have seen them in my store before I’m interested in getting one but I live in old house and it looks like it might fit but should I put a brace behind the back bottom Outside ?

@HandymanHertz

3 күн бұрын

No it comes with a bracket it sits on

@Darkstar301

3 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz thank you

How far does this unit stick out on the inside of the window?

I got one of these but I think it's a GE brand. It definitely fits in the window better and my tenant has no complaints.- Edit - It was actually a Mr Cool brand, but I think it really was a Midea brand underneath, because it looks exactly the same.

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Are you happy with the ge brand?

@saratemp790

3 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz You know what, sorry, it is a Mr. Cool brand. But yes my roommate is happy with it.

@marusholilac

23 күн бұрын

You can click on the 3 dots to edit your comment, including deleting it.

@saratemp790

23 күн бұрын

@@marusholilac Yes I already know that thanks. But then his reply and my reply would not make sense.

@saratemp790

12 күн бұрын

@@marusholilac I just did that.

Great timing!! I haven't watched your video yet but I'm having a sunroom installed as we speak and who knew a mini split would be 4-5k??🤦‍♀️Anyway, I saw a video a few months back about the one with the heat so thats what I'm about to order....unless you say they're trash lol On to your video!!😊

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Sweet! Yeah, I looked into the heat one first, but the only reason I didn't get that bc I didn't need supplemental heat. plus, they don't make a U-shape one with heat. Correct me if I'm wrong. But I think you'd like it, it's very efficient too. Beware, it only puts out heat down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit outside I think. So it will be useless most of the winter.

@JoyinFlorida

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz well.....I live in Florida so I'll only be using the heat if it hits 60 outside lol. If it gets to 41 I'll keep my but INSIDE the house😉😁

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

@JoyMG_ haha then this was made for you!

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

If you click on a link (any of them) before you buy it in my description, I'd sure appreciate it 👍🏼

@JoyinFlorida

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz 😎😁

Apparently the one from Home Depot is the newest model, with a new flash cool setting that allows you to run the cooling compressors work at full capacity, regardless of temps indoors or outdoors and it sucks the Cost Co one doesn’t have it

@HandymanHertz

25 күн бұрын

Yes, you definitely want the new model one. That explains why Costco is so cheap, midea is probably dumping the old inventory

@xaviervernon6178

25 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz I’m too poor lmao, I will just use the one I got for now and maybe within 90 days they will have the U1 models and I can trade it in for it

@HandymanHertz

25 күн бұрын

If you are using the old model, there's a way to trick the thermistor so that it runs at full speed on a switch when you want it to. I'm about to try it here in a week or two.

I have a 42inch wide window and Midea says max 36". Do you think my window will work still with the width?

@HandymanHertz

14 күн бұрын

Yes. Mine is 39 inches. It's not recommended and you'd have to do your own engineering, but I just drilled through the brackets on the bottom into the window sill

I've got a window that opens less than the recommended size by a couple inches at 11", is it possible to fit the Midea U Shaped AC in this space regardless due to it's shape? If not any other smaller sized AC recommendations would be great! Great video!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Hmmm, I don't see a way that would work. I do have another option for you though. I looked into it before buying this. It's a super efficient portable window AC. It's called the Midea duo. Very quiet and very efficient, which is rare in these. Whatever you do, try to stay away from a portable AC that does not have inverter technology. They are extremely efficient and will gobble up the electricity. Seem to have good reviews to from my research. If you do buy this on Amazon, please use my link in the description! I would really appreciate it!

@frankdeckard5395

23 сағат бұрын

I have the same question. My window in basement will open to 11.5 inches and I question if I could feed the front in from outside and then angle the u part in when I could lower window on it. Does that make sense?

Will it work with a 39" wide window? Does it plug into a standard 110 volt outlet?

@jchapman1161

10 күн бұрын

Voltage must be a Fing secret

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

Yes, this plugs into a standard 110 V outlet. My window in the video is a 39 inch window, but it is only rated for 36 inches. With a little bit of engineering, you can make it work in a 39 inch window, although it's not recommended technically.

Amazon sells this 12,000 for $450 while I just got one from Costco for $300!!!

@AntidoteStar

28 күн бұрын

I got ours from Costco for less. Wish I bought two

@quickbargain2782

27 күн бұрын

Now they selling for 360 in costco but a problem with them is they dont blow super chilled air at 70 or over in order to have this unit blow chilling air or cool down your room properly 65 or below you have run.

@ChatGPT1111

27 күн бұрын

@@quickbargain2782 so you're saying that I have to set it at 65 to get the full power cold setting?

@AntidoteStar

27 күн бұрын

⁠they do blow super cold air. We’ve been at 98 for days and it’s blowing cold

@AntidoteStar

27 күн бұрын

@@quickbargain2782are you sure you have enough power to the unit. Older millwork. Maybe older wiring?

How big is your window? My window is 52 inches wide and am having issues installing it as the extension arm extends to only 36 inches.

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

Mine is 39 inches wide. They are only designed for 36 inch window. But, with a little engineering and some extra foam, it can be done in your 52 inch window.

I've seen a TON of reviews and discussion groups online complaining that these A/C's are ultra-susceptible to mold and also that they have a problem cooling below 73 degrees on really hot days. Any thoughts?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

I don't see how the design would be any more susceptible to mold. In fact, I'd say they are way less susceptible bc there's a window blocking the outside humidity the AC generates due to the singer ring. In regards to cooling on really hot days, I can't speak to that bc we havnt had any yet. I see no reason why it would though. One thing I've found is that these want to just be set at one temperature and maintain it. It doesn't want to kick on and kick off from 100% to 0%. So if people are turning them up and down, that's not the best. But to get around that (bc I like to do that) is set it way lower, so it knows it has to cool down and use ask its power. I've seen this on my wattage meter. The lower the temperature you put it, the more watts and cooling it puts out.

@schmactor

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks for the reply! Yes, it seems a lot of people have had mold problems with this one. Something about condensation not being blown off as well as water not draining properly. There's even whole pages devoted to "hacks" to help prevent it including drilling holes as well as using a "wick" system.

@jimv77

Ай бұрын

​@@schmactorI have four rolled paper towels "wicks" setup and it constantly drips on hot days....shutoff at 10pm and overnight about 90-95% of the water has wicked out (I am draining into a container to keep the concrete dry). On 80 degrees days this month I get about a quart of water out daily.

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Yes, it's called a slinger ring that takes condensate and throws it on the hot condenser. Every new AC has one, which is why they are more efficient than the old ones. If you drill a hole or wick it out...you lose that efficiency, lifespan of compressor, and also it doesn't cool as well. I'll have a video on this coming out this summer I hope.

I love everything about this window ac unit, but in my situation it would be difficult to install due to the inside window sill bars that have to drill into the walls of the window, additionally the maximum length for these bars are 36” and the inside of my window is around 51” …

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

It you wanna know the truth... this window in the video is 40 inches wide...so I had to manipulate and reject engineer the bracket. 🤷‍♂️

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

...so you could use one on a 51" window. Not recommended, but could be done

@Precise_Ant76

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz how did you reengineer it to make it work? In my case the window would only ever be closed when “installed.” With that being said would that inner bracket even be needed at that point? Thanks for your help! 💜

Great vid! Could you tell me the width of the unit (ac only) and not with the bottom track?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

I just put down my tape measure and it measures 19 1/8 inch wide. Thats the plastic front unit width

@FoolFaces

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks so much for the quick response! I have an exactly 20" window. I'm hoping I can jam one of these in there without the bottom piece. Does it look like it can be installed naked without any attachments? Thanks!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

@FoolFaces good question. Yes, You can make it work if you have enough desire. I don't think you can use the brackets they give, but you can fasten/make your own brackets. I wouldn't recommend it unless you've got some pretty good skill. but that being said I would personally buy it and make it work with my own engineering. it doesn't take very much to keep it in place. The support underneath holds most/all of the weight. Theres no force pushing against it, and there's a window that's in between to keep it from falling, just brace it to the sill. Just remember there are refrigerant lines going through the bottom, so be careful what you drill into. If you do buy one on amazing please click my link in the description, I'd sure appreciate it! 😊😊

@FoolFaces

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks!!!

these can only be installed on vertical windows? I have a hole in the wall for my current AC and I need to replace it, can it be installed there?

@HandymanHertz

5 сағат бұрын

You could make this work if you wanted to bad enough with a hole in the wall 👍🏼

great review

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

Thanks, I'm still enjoying both of mine as I type this.

HELP! my A/C is not cooling anymore i call the user manual and they told me to make sure the colling volve is open. Where is it? please let me know thanks

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Sorry, I'm not familiar with this

How do these compare to the portable air conditioners?

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Great question. This u shape inverter AC absolutely destroys typical portable ac's in efficiently, noise, efficiency, and initial price. Oh, did I mention efficiency? Lol portable acs are loud bc the compressor is inside (this ones is outside, also with a window in between), and way less efficient, largely because the hot vent tube lets a lot more heat back into the room, and the old style on/off innefecient compressor. It's just the nature of it. You also have to drain portable ac's or run a hose somewhere. You're going to spend 2-4 more in electricity for the same btu's. That being said, there are small fraction of portable ACs that offer an inverter technology, similar to this AC. The portable AC's ceer rating for the midea duo is 12.3 I believe, which is good compared to the 6/7 +- of regular acs, but still isn't close to this ones 15 rating in the video. The inverters are impressively quiet too. The downside is that the inverter ones very expensive 😅 I've looked into them, obviously, but I would only think about getting a portable AC if I truly needed it to be portable for some reason. They take up valuable floor space too. Theres my full review for ya, enjoy haha if you do buy one on Amazon, click any of my links first then search and buy the portable AC if you don't mind and I'll get a kickback 👍🏼 I'd appreciate it.

@Mega-zi7ys

2 ай бұрын

It's absolutely underpowered! So mad at this unit

Could I use it with a 3300 watt start up / 2500 watts running generac generator / inverter?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Absolutely. You could easily run two of them. 3 if you use the right settings (not at 100% though) the max watts I've ever seen is 1,060 on mine on my wattage meter. That's with the compressor at 100%.

What is the purpose of the heat setting. I got mine at Costco. My 2nd year. I love it on ac mode

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

I wondered that too: why it's on the remote. I believe Midea uses that remote for their other type of AC units that offer heat

@douglasperez8026

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertzdid you know how good works the models with heat ?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

@douglasperez8026 not sure... but I know it only heats down to 30 or 40 some, so it's worthless as a primary heat if I understand it correctly

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

@douglasperez8026 but for a few bucks extra, I would definitely get it.

im starting to see all these cool A/C and so far.. they are all design for up/down sliding windows:( ... need some for the gold old left/right sliding windows

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

For horizontal windows... look into the portable AC-the Midea DUO, it is very quiet and very efficient, and the vents are designed for vertical windows. I looked into it before but this. But don't get one without inverter technology...these are extremely inefficient without it. So bad. I have a link in this description for the portable ac

@Qweet_

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz thank you. I was looking at the Midea 8,000 BTU ASHRAE, is it any good ? it is a bit more affortable for me but if you say that it is no where near the Midea Duo.. ill just save up more

Any advice on stopping the vibration? It seems to vibrate the entire wall

@HandymanHertz

11 күн бұрын

Maybe put some foam where metal and metal is vibrating, or wherever is vibrating

I heard that Midea U-Shaped models do not feature PFC (power factor correction). Could you verify this?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

After not knowing and reading a little about PFC, I still can't verify this, but I do know that they are very efficient. My reader stays very low compared to my old 12k BTU unit.

Can you send me the link for the AC that has the M Shield Air Ionizer please 🙏

@HandymanHertz

20 күн бұрын

The link that I have is not available at the moment. I don't think the new ones have it. I heard Lowes Home Depot might have one with it? Sorry.

These are great to have. I have had mine since 2020 or 2021. Its not doing well now, needs a cleaning I think.

@HandymanHertz

5 сағат бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah, i'd imagine it would need a good deepclean by now.

So you have two windows, the inside window is where the a/c is. So what prevent water from rain getting on the sill between the two windows?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

They give foam insulation blocks that acts as the barrier. Not much better than a typical window ac with the plastic curtains.

@mayer7196

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz So is the window outside blocked around the sides? Can you put this ac in the rear window instead of the front?

The link to the 12,000 btu refurbished takes me to something strange. I looked at the one on the link for the new and they have used ones starting at $395, so that's only $56 or so dollars less than new. You got one heck of a deal.

Bruch, your refurbished link for the 12k BTU is for WAGO 221 Lever Nuts 28pc Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment with Case | includes

@HandymanHertz

20 күн бұрын

You're right. Thanks for mentioning that. I fixed it just now.

I swear last year mine was draining alot this year not so much. We just had a weeks worth of 90 degree weather with 60-70% humidity. Is yours draining ?

@HandymanHertz

29 күн бұрын

Yes, mine drains, but I need to adjust it. Ideally, it's not supposed to drip water. There's a design called a slinger ring that picks up the water in the pan and splashes it on the hot condenser, which increases efficiency.

@bobwhite3588

25 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz thank you!

how do you "deep clean" the Midea ac?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Great question, I havnt looked at it. I'm sure it comes apart in sections. Other KZreadrs no doubt have done it. I'll probably have a video on it this summer/fall.

Im lookong at a inverter Window unit. But ive got yall windows so mountong it at the top of the window really helps. Also i would have to make sure the ionozer can be turned off its unhealthy for indoor birds.

Danby makes these too. The Danby model is a Midea U-Shape Inverter *TWIN* and right now Target has the Danby 8k for $299 Even the Danby install video shows a Midea logo on their unit in their Danby video, lol.

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Interesting 🤔

@how050

Ай бұрын

Just scored the Midea U 8K from Walmart. The last one in my store, no less, and had a significant clearance of $186. I originally thought I was going to purchase a regular 8kBTU window unit, wishing I had the budget for the U shape... I could not believe my eyes when I saw this gem at such a heavy discount. Especially since my original budget was 250. Even better, I could not believe how incredibly quiet it is. Texas has been getting hotter and hotter, every year it seems. So, I supplement with a window unit, since my central AC cannot keep up. The best it will do in peak summer is 80 or 79. My last unit was leaking into the house... i think it's due to the wide double-pane window. The water just accumulates in the middle of the window and ends up leaking indoors. Anyway, could not be happier with this unit.

Question, I have a sliding window but I love the reviews and want to get midea are there videos on how to install it?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't think this would be a good fit for you. If I were you. I would look at the Midea duo portable AC. It has the same inverter technology, is very very quiet, and the venting is meant for horizontal windows. They are very efficient, but only if you get the inverter technology. The traditional type are extremely efficient. I have a link below in the description to a good one.

@liilu8

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz never had a portable im worried would they last long

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

I think so, I've owned one before. I don't see why they wouldn't last. It's the same technology/system just in a different design

@liilu8

2 ай бұрын

​@@HandymanHertzone more question, for the portable, you know how it says 12000 BTU (10000 BTU SACC) this means in reality its 10000 rather than 12000?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

@liilu8 I believe so but it's confusing. Dept. of energy changes the way they rates these a few years ago. I'd go with the lower number to be safe.

Will it fit 42"-46" window. Picture please.

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

It fits up to 36" window. Putting in a window is not recommended, but can be done if you're savvy enough. 👍🏼

I did t know anything about AC btu so i got an 8000 one. But as long as it take the room down to room temp at the least i will be happy. Uts better than having no AC at all

@HandymanHertz

9 күн бұрын

8000 BTUs is decent. Depending on the size of the room, it should cool it to your desired temperature

@fightingtosurvive6527

6 күн бұрын

​@@HandymanHertz You think it would work for, say a 10-foot by 15 ft room, like in a typical Apt. Bdrm.?

Just grabbed a 10k BTU with your link for $380with tax. Was on sale. Thanks for the detailed video. Non of your links listed the mshield ionizer tech fyi. Not a big deal for me as Ionizing makes Ozone which is not good for you. Id rather use an air filter. If your energy measurements are on point, this will pay for itself running it for 3-4 summers. Not bad!

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

You're right, I just looked at all the links. I thought I was going crazy so I looked at mine and it has it. They must have changed that in the past few weeks bc I bought mine less than a month ago. Thanks for pointing that out 👍🏼 yeah, I love how much guilt free cool air I'll be getting for the next few summers!

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Btw THANK YOU very much for using the link 👍🏼 seriously!

@magnus33john

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Low levels aren't harmful but its effectiveness is questionable

Please make a video of cleaning this AC. Thank you!

@HandymanHertz

6 күн бұрын

Okay I will. Maybe late summer or next year spring 👍🏼

I see that your window is wider than the 36 inches the unit is designed for. Our window is 42 inches wide how did you make it fit?

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Yes, mine is 39 inches wide. I scooted the AC off Center, and attached it on the one side, just like the instruction said. On the other side, I screwed the arm bracket into the windowsill. It doesn't take very much support, as there's not any forces pushing against it. I'm not in love with my insulation results, but others have mentioned that Amazon has some insulation kits. If you want this unit center with the window, just drill through both arm brackets into the windowsill. Obviously, none of this is recommended by manufacturer, but I don't see any reason why it couldn't work. It worked great for me for a couple months.

@beckydarrow2635

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks.

you get the mshield version from costco as well

Will this work if I have a window that opens up sideways?

@HandymanHertz

Күн бұрын

No you need the portable Midea duo, which there's a link in my description.

Could this be installed in a horizontal sliding window?

@HandymanHertz

25 күн бұрын

No, it cannot, but there's a portable window AC that's super quiet and super efficient in the description below. It's the midea DUO. I LOOKED INTO BUYING THIS BEFORE, AND IT WILL FIT IN YOUR HORIZONTAL SLIDING WINDOW.

@HandymanHertz

25 күн бұрын

Sorry for the caps lock

Give us an update, I'm thinking about purchasing this. I have a 2022 5000 BTU Midea air conditioner with mechanical controls and so far, Midea hasn't failed me...yet.

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Okay I'll do some sort of update down the road. But I can tell you, I've always had the old style and the noise reduction is enough for me to pay the money. I have a newer 8k midea in my bedroom and I'm honestly considering switching it out, as that things so loud compared to this I shape one. I'd say buy it, you won't regret it! I have links for you in the description 👍🏼

@TylerHVAC

3 ай бұрын

​@@HandymanHertzHEAR ME OUT!!! Midea has a window air conditioner with heating. It isn't a u-shaoe but it still has the same exact parts this unit has. It seems to be quiet and I'd like to see someone else use it. It uses the same inverter technology too.

The reason I got this instead of a mini split is, it only cost me $80 for a handyman to put in, as compared to over $1,000 labor to put in a mini split.

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Good idea! Did you buy one that puts out heat, too, or what did do for your heat source?

@saratemp790

3 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz I still had my central gas heat working. But my central ac broke, and so I put up a few window units, instead of paying like 8 thousand dollars for new central ac.

@Kevintendo

Ай бұрын

How did you find a handyman to put it in lol

@quickbargain2782

27 күн бұрын

Mini splits have heat pumps and their performance is better than these on top of it you have a window always available.

@saratemp790

27 күн бұрын

@@Kevintendo what do you mean?

Does anyone know if you can set the Directional Louvers to set directions?

@HandymanHertz

15 күн бұрын

Yes they rotate up and down but can be stopped in any position.

@mbksys

15 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thanks for the reply, but how can you move the louvers by AC or remote's controls, not just manually?

Do you think there's any way to separate the inside and outside of the unit for installation purposes? I have a small window space (only 17 inches from top to bottom, including frame) in the basement. This window currently opens as a hatch. If I installed a small version of this style window, I wouldn't be able to fit the fully assembled unit through the opening, however, if I could separate the front and back of this unit to get it in the window, I could definitely close it in there. Feasable?

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Good idea, I don't believe it can easily be done. You would have to disconnect the Freon lines that run from the back to the front, also electrical as well.

Might be worth the money just to be able to see out the window!!! 😍

@HandymanHertz

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, exactly! Feels less confined 👍🏼

@Stevesbe

28 күн бұрын

It still blocks the window

@HandymanHertz Hey man, just wanted to follow up with you. Costco had a sale on the 12k BTU. Bigger unit for like $90 under what I paid on amazon. I put in for a refund request. Amazon reached out and offered a deeper discount in lieu of a return. it was like another $140 off so I took their offer. I hope that didnt mess up your commission. The install was a little wonky. Normal AC's fit my window perfectly. The insulation was a little wonky. Took me about an hour trying to get it all in correct vs just plopping a normal unit in 15mins. The upshot is... this thing is sooo much more quite. It sounds only like a fan. I can hardly hear the compressor when it kicks on. Also, ive never had a window unit maintain such an even temp in the room. I set it to 71 and the room stays 71 exactly. Not 69-74 like the other window units can do. I got it on 69 right now during the heat wave and the room is just perfect quite 69 degrees. These things are great... and if they are saving me money on energy even better. Defiantly going to switch the other windows over to these as the units need replacing. Def worth the little bit more complex install.

Holy crap didnt know this converts ac to dc. I was looking to get the ecoflow set up because it can do this but with proprietary connections. And there is so much bad reviews on that thing with a hefty price tag. I wish midea would make a portable like ecoflows version. I'll look into this midea, I want a compact cooling solution for tent camping.

@HandymanHertz

24 күн бұрын

Midea does make a portable AC that is super quiet and super super efficient with inverter technology. It's called the Midea Duo. I have a link below. I looked into getting that before I bought this AC.

@DoritosResidue

24 күн бұрын

@HandymanHertz yeah that's not gonna work for me. For my house, yes, but for tent camping, that's a negative. I need something more compact. Like the form factor of the eco flow wave or the zero breeze.

@HandymanHertz

24 күн бұрын

@DoritosResidue ah, gotcha 👍🏼

I own one. Cannot disagree with the vid's title.

@HandymanHertz

6 күн бұрын

👍🏼

Can you still lock the window somehow? Thank you

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Yes it comes with windows locks

has anyone noticed any mold? ive read that you can get mold build up

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

I've never seen a window ac unit without mold, and I live in central Kansas, where it's not very humid and we don't have many mold issues. When I do the review video on this down the road, I'll make a special point to show how bad it is or isn't 👍🏼

@mase202

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz wow so all window units have mold at some point? thanks for pointing that out so you you recommend a portable air conditioner with dual hose? Do those type of units have a mold issue? i have a new born and just trying to find out the best option. thanks

@amg5619

2 ай бұрын

@@mase202everything that makes a/c can make mold

Id love to get one except for the fact that my window is a horizontal close, not a veryical close

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

If you havnt already, look into a portable a/c. The vents are designed for a horizontal close. They are terrible inefficient unless you get one with inverter technology. I was looking into the midea duo. Very energy efficient and very quiet. There's a link in my description if you desire to go that route. 👍🏼

@AndrewWelsh27

2 ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz will definitely look into it, thank you!

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

@AndrewWelsh27 👍🏼

I have looked at both Amazon and Home Depot neither one says any thing about the M- Shield

@HandymanHertz

6 күн бұрын

It seems they are not offering that currently. I wonder if they will bring it back?

@dmac8831

5 күн бұрын

@@HandymanHertz Thx. by the way nice video I have been looking for a window a\c this help me make up my mind on witch one to buy

Just bought the 12k btu version from Costco for $280 That’s right $280 amazing deal!

@HandymanHertz

Ай бұрын

Nice!

@editor4958

Ай бұрын

How? it's $379

@editor4958

Ай бұрын

@@HandymanHertz How do you figure out how many BTU you need?

@d.l.sstudio8922

Ай бұрын

@@editor4958 sale is over. Sale was for last month.

What HP LEVEL?

@HandymanHertz

16 күн бұрын

Max HP