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Brand Midea
Cooling Power 12000 British Thermal Units
Special Feature Dust Filter, Fast Cooling, Dehumidifier
Product Dimensions 19.17"D x 21.97"W x 13.46"H
Energy Star 5 Star
Start year 2022
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) 15
Color White
Voltage 115 Volts
Noise Level 42 dB

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  • ULTRA QUIET - The U-shape design of Midea U Smart Inverter AC uses your window to block noise outside. The highly-efficient inverter system warrants ultra-low noise and vibration, 9x quieter than traditional units with operation as low as 32 dBA.Control Type : Electronic. Clean Filter Indicator Light : Yes. Rated Cooling Amps (AHAM) : 12.17..Refrigerant : R32. Cooling Watts : 1140W.
  • MORE THAN 35% ENERGY SAVINGS - With the advanced DC Inverter technology, Midea U achieves over 35% energy savings compared to other traditional units. It is the first window AC to obtain the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Certification.
  • SMART CONTROL - Midea U Smart Inverter AC is Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled from anywhere using the SmartHome app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands throughout your house, office, or apartment using Alexa or Google Assistant devices.
  • FLEXIBLE WINDOW OPENING - The U-shaped design allows your window to open, bringing fresh air into your home and maintaining more of your view when the unit is installed. When the window is closed, the Anti-Theft Mechanism locks the window for added safety.
  • ROBUST INSTALLATION - Install the included quick-snap bracket, set the unit on the bracket, and secure the sidearms. Then you are all done and ready to enjoy. Available for single-hung or double-hung windows with width 22"-36", minimal height at 13.75".

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- Ultra Quiet Design - Quick and Easy Installation - Quick-Snap Bracket Included - Long Distance Airflow - Smart Device Connectivity - Energy Star Certified

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Customers appreciate the air conditioner's quiet operation, effective cooling, and good value for money. They find it works well, is easy to use, and provides sufficient insulation for their needs. The WiFi connection works seamlessly with Google Home or Alexa devices. Overall, customers consider it a great product that provides excellent value for the price.

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1,194 customers mention "Noise level"997 positive197 negative

Customers appreciate the air conditioner's quiet operation. They find it has no compressor sound, and the fan speed is lowered to a low level. The energy and noise efficiency improvements reduce power consumption by 15%. There is ample space between the noisy compressor and cooling fan on the outside and inside of the unit.

"...As far as noise and efficiency, I am very, very happy. Hopefully this coming summer will be less depressing. I will still try to find a job in Maine...." Read more

"...in each bedroom and one 12k BTU in the living area and both are so quiet you barely notice they are running...." Read more

"...In operation, the unit works extremely well. It's quiet, efficient and much better at cooling the room than our last one...." Read more

"...It took about an hour to properly install. A quiet, efficient system that costs a little more due to the functionality...." Read more

976 customers mention "Cooling"702 positive274 negative

Customers appreciate the air conditioner's cooling performance. They find it cools their house well, quickly, and maintains a set temperature. The air conditioner drops the temperature to a comfortable 75 degrees in one hour, even in high outdoor temperatures of 80-90 degrees. The air conditioner provides ample insulation material and reduces cooling power bills.

"...It cools very well and efficiently. It almost feels like I have central a/c. It is also very quiet. Even on high, I can hear myself think...." Read more

"...humidity monitors in each room and these ACs keep the room at the set temperature very consistently...." Read more

"...In other words, the most efficient window air conditioner you can buy right now, which is this model, is equivalent to the least efficient mini-..." Read more

"...Cold air just doesn't stay upstairs and my office computers really pump out the heat from being on all the time...." Read more

846 customers mention "Works well"683 positive163 negative

Customers like the air conditioner. They say it works well, has a good WiFi connection, and the remote works well. The WiFi connection works well with Google Home or Alexa. It gets the job done and doesn't get too loud with the fan set to AUTO. It allows you to create schedules and run the unit. The 12,000 BTU version is powerful and pretty quiet, using 800 watts at full blast.

"...The high fan mode rarely kicks on as its so efficient but even when it does, its about as loud as the low fan of any other AC...." Read more

"...In operation, the unit works extremely well. It's quiet, efficient and much better at cooling the room than our last one...." Read more

"...It took about an hour to properly install. A quiet, efficient system that costs a little more due to the functionality...." Read more

"...The remote control kind of works, but it only a one-way remote...." Read more

480 customers mention "Value for money"389 positive91 negative

Customers appreciate the air conditioner's value for money. They say it's a great unit that will pay for itself in electric savings by the end of the summer. The air conditioner is quiet and has helped reduce their electric bill by 25% since their central unit stopped running 22 hours a day.

"...of running this living in a hot and humid location, this was worth every penny. It cools very well and efficiently...." Read more

"...seen at least six on my walks around and I understand why, it's an amazing unit. Highly recommend." Read more

"...I highly recommend this Air conditioner unit. The price is very reasonable considering it has the highest energy efficiency rating any window..." Read more

"...It does a great job and is very easy on my electric bill. It keeps me comfortable when it’s hot outside...." Read more

428 customers mention "Design"364 positive64 negative

Customers like the air conditioner's design. They say it looks good, works wonderfully, and consumes less power by about a third. The remote looks nice but is lousy. It stands out in any room, also thanks to allowing more light and view. Customers love it and say it's SUPER COOL. The U-shaped design really does a fantastic job of blocking out noise, and it's a very subtle and set and forget situation.

"...It is also more attractive than your standard window a/c, which is a bonus...." Read more

"...This 12k BTU model, by comparison, is super lightweight and attractive and just so much easier to install and take out in the winter to store..." Read more

"...It's aesthetically pleasing from the inside and doesn’t just hang off the windowsill like some tacky rubbish from the late 1970s...." Read more

"...because for $800, we got two AC units that cool the entire floor, look great, let in more light than normal, can be controlled from our phones, and..." Read more

217 customers mention "Energy efficiency"193 positive24 negative

Customers appreciate the air conditioner's energy efficiency. They mention it cools well, pulls less electricity than a hair dryer, and has the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Certification. The inverter saves electricity, and the unit is meant to run all the time and simply cycle up and down as needed.

"...much easier to install and take out in the winter to store without sacrificing BTU power...." Read more

"...In operation, the unit works extremely well. It's quiet, efficient and much better at cooling the room than our last one...." Read more

"...This unit is widely regarded as the most energy efficient model you can buy. That's a great perk...." Read more

"...And it pulls less electricity than a hair dryer!..." Read more

781 customers mention "Ease of installation"473 positive308 negative

Customers have different views on the installation process. Some find it simple, following the instructions and watching the installation video. The app connects to the unit with a QR code. Others mention that installation is a bit of a pain, with WiFi setup not being easy until the appliance gets into AP mode. The interface takes some getting used to and the unit has its way of overruling your choices.

"...I was able to install it on my own, and I am a weakling, so single people can do this...." Read more

"...The interface takes a little getting used to and the unit has it's way of overruling your choices so as to provide more effective cooling...." Read more

"...by comparison, is super lightweight and attractive and just so much easier to install and take out in the winter to store without sacrificing BTU..." Read more

"...Installation was simple enough, taking care to read and follow instructions. Watching the video they link to with a QR code helps as well...." Read more

400 customers mention "Quality"162 positive238 negative

Customers have different views on the air conditioner's quality. Some find it reliable and powerful, mentioning its advanced engineering. Others mention poor long-term product quality, with a fragile casing and issues like cracked or damaged units arriving.

"...This AC is really just junk. UPDATE: Well, now the remote is defective. The fan speed button doesn't work, nor do half the other buttons...." Read more

"...Setting up the A/C with your WiFi is tricky, but reliable once done...." Read more

"...mesh filter in front of them during assembly, but again seems like bad QC and factory procedure...." Read more

"...This AC unit is strong enough to assist in keeping our whole upstairs cooler, coordinating with the overall system...." Read more

Midea 12,000 BTU U-Shaped Window A/C Review
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Midea 12,000 BTU U-Shaped Window A/C Review
I purchased this unit to replace a GE window unit that was overworked for the space; the poor little thing just couldn’t keep up. Since I’m a renter, I can’t go installing a true mini-spilt. Options in the 12K BTU range require one to be discerning so I chose the Midea. Hopefully, this review helps you to decide if this unit is the right choice for you.The good: I find this unit to be innovative when compared to the window A/C units I’m used to. It runs quietly. No, it’s not silent and yes, you can hear the compressor operation with the window closed but you must listen very carefully. My old A/C unit just announced its operation to the whole neighborhood and keep me awake. This unit can move a decent volume of air and cool it fairly quickly under the conditions I’ve used it so far; the dog days of summer may reveal a different tale, but time will tell. At 20 feet away I can feel cold air, but it’s certainly not blowing my hair back.Set to cool at 60 degrees with the fan on high, it is still quiet enough to hold a conversation. Sound exposure is subjective though, so I will let you be the judge.It's aesthetically pleasing from the inside and doesn’t just hang off the windowsill like some tacky rubbish from the late 1970s. The mobile app is nice to use and offers as many features as my previous appliance offered and more. (It even gives a local weather forecast by AccuWeather; a nice 2 for 1). The app lets you program schedules or routines to provide a “set-it-&-forget-it” function.The company seems to have thought of the consumer by providing things like an extra parts bag in case you lose things during installation/seasonal re-installation, oodles of insulating foam to seal the fitment, and a pretty nifty remote control… (if you choose to use it, batteries included)The remote has a battery indicator, an orange backlit screen which doesn’t kill your eyes at night and the buttons glow in the dark.. That’s pretty cool. We’ll see if it lasts. The backlit screen also goes to sleep after a few seconds so you don’t have an orange light just sitting around.Speaking of lights, the remote can be used to deactivate the unit’s LEDs, and that also silences the beeping sounds. This is also possible in the app. Previous generations of this unit apparently did not offer this feature, but mine was manufactured in December 2022. Hopefully, some OTA firmware update is made to correct older generations.The bad: The installation is a bear. Patience is a virtue on this one folks, it really is. If you live alone, don’t be afraid to recruit a buddy to lend a hand since the complete shipping carton is heavy, and having two people lift the appliance onto the window bracket is ideal.You will need a drill/screw gun/impact driver. The use of hand tools for this whole job is absurd and they really should include that in the install instructions. Drill pilot holes for your screws to avoid splitting the window frame or sill.The ‘center’ arrow on the bracket isn’t exactly center so make sure you measure the distance of the bracket rails to the window frame for a true guide.Understandably, residential windows come in all sorts of configurations and I had to set my bracket on stacked spacers from the hardware store to support it as the sill did not reach it. Be prepared to engineer a solution to stuff like this. The bracket is designed for single–width window frames and I have a side-by-side meaning I may or may not have had to get creative with fastening the bracket.The rubber feet that rest against the exterior wall don’t seem to be adhered very well. Not to mention I rent so to protect the paint, I zip-tied sections of pipe insulation around them to protect both the paint and the feet.The dense white foam blocks are hard to cut so use something scary sharp (I used a kitchen cleaver) Another option may be to use an ultra-fine tooth coping saw, band saw, or scroll saw (woodworkers would know better for that).Anyway, with the foam, measure thrice & cut once because you only get one chance on the dense white blocks. Shaping those to your window frame will likely need a steady hand and something like an exacto-knife (I picked up a snap-blade knife).The bottom of some windows, like mine, will not seat against the foam provided when closed. The fix for this? A section of 2” pipe insulation laid in the gap measured to the width of the window frame + 0.25” (that disables the plastic security locks on the back, but the screw-in L-bracket can still be used if desired)The channels of the main rails that hold the unit aren’t well insulated either and just look like a great home for a wasp nest. Seal that up as you see fit with the foam they provide, expanding foam, plumber’s putty, or something but be aware, those are both air gaps and welcome mats for all kinds of bugs.Window dressings may not fit into the gap making for openings on the left & right sides of the interior fan and precluding privacy/light intrusion. Plan for that as well.You may have to dink around for a while to get things sealed up which makes me laugh at the marketing of “You can open the window!” Why would I do that when I just went to far and gone to insulate this thing and defeat that whole purpose?!All in all, this design comes with its advantages but downfalls as well. Thankfully once it’s installed, it’s installed and you can forget about it for a few months anyway.The ’swing’ feature seems a little gimmicky and I have yet to tell if it is actually functional. Moving the louver up & down is cute but the jury is still out on this one.Wi-Fi setup wasn’t the easiest until I got the appliance into “AP” mode then it became visible to my network. You don’t need it connected to the internet to use it, but having the app is a nice touch. I can’t speak to the smart home device features though since I don’t have any listening devices in my house lolThe power cord measures 58”/147cm and exits the RH side of the unit. Plan for this when choosing a window to install it in and make sure you have an outlet where the end of the plug can route the cord downward. Don’t try running this on an extension cord, it needs to be connected to an outlet on at least a 15A circuit breaker.The ugly: (yet to come) … For a company that is this innovative, I am surprised to see that Midea did not create better condenser drainage on the outdoor portion of the unit. Underneath, there looks to be a stamping in the sheet metal for a drain but no drain hole – come on guys. I’ve heard there’s some kind of ‘slinger ring’ on the outer fan that’s supposed to fling water on those components to keep them cool. Um, I thought that’s what air-cooling via fan was for? Virtually every other A/C system I’ve seen from window unit, to automotive, to residential, to commercial, provides a way to drain excess condensation. It’s science – the condenser gets cold and condensation forms in the hot weather when A/C is being used. Same reason a glass of ice water gets wet on the outside in the summer. This has been spoken of in other reviews to harbor mold & mosquito larvae – hard pass. I’m not going to go drilling holes into the unit because with my luck I’d ruin it but I will share a hack I stole fair & square from the internet…*carefully (and I mean carefully) insert the edge of a piece of first aid gauze between the condenser fins and the white sheet metal pan on the bottom of the unit on the rear outdoor side. This will act as a wick to wick up the excess moisture and drain it out onto the ground with no drilling needed.Inserting the string of a tampon to do the same thing is another method but I think the gauze would work better. Change it out as needed or replace it if it blows away. You can secure it with a magnet but be advised that the magnet will rust.Thankfully I live in a fairly dry climate and I hope this won’t be a big deal; but if you live in a humid climate, say FL for instance (sorry Florida man…) then this appliance might not be the right pick. Sure, you can install it with a certain degree of rearward tilt and all that, but moisture gonna do what it does. From condensation to the collection of rainwater, I’m saddened to know that this expensive unit could become a petri dish for mold & mosquitos. If Midea is going to think far enough ahead to include extra hardware and make the remote buttons glow in the dark, why not include a condenser drain?!Closing thoughts: Would I buy this again? Perhaps, but knowing the rigor of installation would have me reading more reviews. Would I recommend this unit? Yes, but… with the caveat that installation could be the deal breaker, and if that doesn’t do it, be mindful of the condenser drain issue.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2022
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    So, I hate summer. Some people get SAD in winter, I get it in summer. I just hate being hot. But I also hate how loud my 12,000 BTU unit was. I had to choose between watching a movie or having it on. No fun. I bought this after reading a review in the newspaper. I then researched other of these new saddle-style units plus some traditional units that are supposed to be quiet. I settled on this one mainly because I could get 12,000 BTUs and the others tapped out at 8100.

    Set up is about as difficult as putting together IKEA furniture. I did it in about 20 minutes. The process is pretty logical. I do recommend watching the video provided by the company and maybe googling some other install videos by other users. I watched a couple before beginning and I think that helped. I do recommend that you own a level for this project. The instructions say you should and I agree that it really isn't optional for this project.

    I was able to install it on my own, and I am a weakling, so single people can do this. However, I probably would have preferred to have a helper just to lift the unit into the window.

    It is quiet. I am so happy with the noise level. I tried watching a nature documentary on a lowish volume and could still hear David Attenborough's sublime narration. This is the feature I was most interested in and it delivers. It is also more attractive than your standard window a/c, which is a bonus.

    The company waxes poetic about being able to open the window with the unit in. I have to say that while that is doable, it probably isn't as practical as they make it out to be, namely because the screen (at least on my window) has to be up so opening the window would let in bugs. It is lower profile and narrower than my other unit, so I do get more window and light, which is nice.

    My only worry is the reviews on here that discuss condensation pooling and causing mold. I have only had this a day, so I will update this after using it a bit. Reading through reviews and talking with my spouse, any A/C can suffer from that problem, so it might not be a midea problem, but time will tell. As far as noise and efficiency, I am very, very happy. Hopefully this coming summer will be less depressing. I will still try to find a job in Maine. Or Alaska. Or maybe Norway. I am not built for swampy summers.

    Edit after using this all last summer: I still love it and bought a second unit. I will note that the second unit arrived and stopped working soon after -- something probably got cracked in transport so I don't think it was Midea's fault. I put in a claim and got refunded the cost, which I appreciated it. I replaced that second unit and now have two of these beauties in my apartment. I did not have the condensation problem people mention in other reviews. I am no expert, but I think that issue might be due to installing it in such a way as the unit can't drain properly. I was very careful to get the angle just right and used a level (you really do need to own a proper level for installation -- buy one with your order if you don't already have one).

    But after a summer of running this living in a hot and humid location, this was worth every penny. It cools very well and efficiently. It almost feels like I have central a/c. It is also very quiet. Even on high, I can hear myself think. I recommend this A/C to everyone I can.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
    Style: 12000 BTUVerified Purchase
    If you're on the fence about replacing one or all of your window units with a Midea u-shaped AC, don't be. This is hands down the best window AC I've ever encountered and I've been living with window air conditioners for almost 15 years now.

    The best features are, in my opinion, the noise level and overall look/size.

    We have two of thees 10k BTU models in each bedroom and one 12k BTU in the living area and both are so quiet you barely notice they are running. The high fan mode rarely kicks on as its so efficient but even when it does, its about as loud as the low fan of any other AC. When it's on low fan mode you literally do not hear it at all. We used to have to turn the AC in the living room down or off when we watched TV or had dinner because it was so loud, and I'm happy to say we never have to think about doing that anymore. I have temperature and humidity monitors in each room and these ACs keep the room at the set temperature very consistently. They are usually running all the time, which means they go from low fan to medium/high to keep the room cool. This is nice, as they are not powering off and on like our old ACs which is loud and hard to sleep through. I was and still am absolutely amazed at the noise level of these!

    The other thing I love about these units is the size and look. Our old 12k -14k BTU ACs were absolute monsters, even the newer models. There was no way one person could lift them and they barely fit into our pretty large windows. This 12k BTU model, by comparison, is super lightweight and attractive and just so much easier to install and take out in the winter to store without sacrificing BTU power. All the Midea BTU models are the same overall size and weight which is a huge plus.

    A lot of people complain about the installation process but I honestly found it very straightforward. I highly recommend watching the Midea installation video on youtube which is very detailed and helpful. Once you have done it once, it's very easy!

    The only two things I can point to as cons are the remote and some occasional vibration noises. The vibration happens only with one of our units and is only on occasion. A quick slap on the side of it usually makes it go away, I think the fan might be a little misaligned at times but it is not loud and, like I said, only occasional. The remote is the other downside, but I don't really use the remotes anyway. It's very huge for seemingly no reason and makes it hard to store anywhere so we ended up just getting rid of them.
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  • Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Air Conditioner with Window Access.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2022
    Style: 12000 BTUVerified Purchase
    Takes a little more time to install then a regular one but well worth it. 15 Seer Energy Efficient. Less noise with compressor on the other side of the Window. Treat yourself for Sure.
  • Crystal
    4.0 out of 5 stars worth the money
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2021
    Style: 12000 BTUVerified Purchase
    I am thrilled with this purchase! I bought the 12000btu unit. You may think this unit is pricey, but its worth every penny. It comes with a safety bracket, so no messing around with blocks of wood or purchasing one separately. Now, the good stuff. Its VERY, VERY quiet. I can barely hear it running on full power. It takes out the humidity and cools my 1200sqft area perfectly. On a cool day, I can open my window and let the breeze in. It is also compact. If you compare dimensions of other units with the same BTU...this one definitely takes up much less window room. The only reason I didn't give this unit a 5/5 is It took more time to set up than the video suggests...but there are lots a safety features...so well worth it. Cheers to the future of air Conditioners!! Thank you Midea.
  • Andreas Mueller
    1.0 out of 5 stars Unit does only blow warm air - after complete installation
    Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2022
    Style: 12000 BTUVerified Purchase
    We have installed the unit according to the manual. Nothing complicated about the setup, just takes some time. The original support brackets did not fit our window. Purchased a different support brackets from Amazon. The surprise was at the time of starting the unit. Only warm air! Should have tested the unit before installation. Noise level is good, as the compressor is outside the window. This type of A/C is never pretty from the outside. Unit has a remote control and able to connect to smart phone. This is all good and forward thinking if the basic function of cooling works.
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    Andreas Mueller
    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Unit does only blow warm air - after complete installation

    Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2022
    We have installed the unit according to the manual. Nothing complicated about the setup, just takes some time. The original support brackets did not fit our window. Purchased a different support brackets from Amazon. The surprise was at the time of starting the unit. Only warm air! Should have tested the unit before installation. Noise level is good, as the compressor is outside the window. This type of A/C is never pretty from the outside. Unit has a remote control and able to connect to smart phone. This is all good and forward thinking if the basic function of cooling works.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great, Setup not so great
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2020
    Style: 12000 BTUVerified Purchase
    Works good. Installing wasn't very hard. I could not setup the wifi using my Pixel phone it keep getting an error when it was trying to connect it. I had to use a samsung phone to get it to work also there was no app in the store on my tablet. Depending on you device it might have issues with the setup. Once connected worked great and google home could control it wonderfully.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Not installed yet, looks good in box.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2023
    Style: 12000 BTUVerified Purchase
    Will give a review when installed.