I've watched numerous videos. Here's a find on an individual installing MIDEA U AC. He's Proficient, professional & I appreciate his no-nonsense approach! He's not searching for tools, & not coffee gabbing w/1 too many assistants or a 3rd party who's adding their invaluable 2 cents!! Thank you!! This guy gets a 10! ❤
This was an extremely useful video for a more than usual complex installation. Thanks. Unfortunately, I discovered my windows are too wide at 45" and the maximum width of the bracket is 36". 😵💫 I'm going to try a couple of things, but I'd welcome suggestions since the nearest Costco is 160 miles away. Thanks.
That is a good idea. It may work right out of the box, but my two units stopped working after two years of use. Midea didn't want to hear about the problem, therefore a had no choice but throwing both in the garbage.
Great synopsis. I think that I will have to get one of these. I'm so tired of my noisy window AC. I have to turn it off while listening to the stereo. I love your Quad ESL 57s!
Thanks for the detailed review. Thinking about getting the exact one you got (10000BTU). One question I do have is in relation to other square units. Every year I have to dismantle them (traditional box ac units) to clean off the "blanket" of dust and stuff that covering the condenser, so it runs more efficiently. You notice towards the end of the season they don't cool as well, but I always just go with it to do before installing the following year. So, how is this one.... easy to dismantle for cleaning, not needed, can't do that at all...ect? And if you can, could you show this process.... disassembly?
I have one and I really like it... My issue: I need to access fan , etc to clean...mildew/mold...I can't get the front cover off ...I googled how to but wasn't able y get front off. Serious situation for at least two reasons... mold spores multiply and I'm allergic . I called ac company and they sent someone out, not familiar with this unit, he couldn't figure out how to get the front off either . I decided to spray with Lysol , after checking to see if it is safe to do, and then I use a hair blow dryer and the. dry cycle or fan setting ...what to do ??? Thank you in advance
I would like this model in the older style. They was making it that way now I can't find them. Seems they are all now U shaped. And, the standard shaped one had a reversing valve and provided heat too. It was model MAW12HV1CWT
@@runemasterish they don't have them now do they? I am about a hour and a half from a Costco and I am not a member but would join if they are $280. The one I would go to is not a warehouse store.
ADVICE NEEDED: What recommendations if i cannot move the nearest socket? I read that unit’s special safety plug must not go into an adaptor nor extension cord. I’ll check with Midea and electricians in the meantime before installing unit. Supposedly 6 ft but i measured 5😢.
One great advantage to this kit is how sturdy tbe bracket is, all the insulation, etc. By the way, the bag marked "extra" is actually the Type "A" screws. They are pointy. Choice between A and B depends on if you wimfow has vinyl clad or is wood. Videos helpful but be sure to read manual for parts list, cautions on electrical cord, power overload shutoff plug. Be certain to buy a tester $12 maybe to check outlet. Must make sure it's griunded wired beforehand. The app and remote are handy, but I bought because majority youtube hands on reviews were positive and the heavy duty bracket isn't a lesser quality universal.
Can someone tell me how deep that front is? Like how far does it stick out from the window itself? I have a desk that is very close to the window about 7" away and want to know if that would be an issue. I can move my desk but it would be a MASSIVE undertaking!
Insignia makes a unit identical to this. It does not have wifi and the front panel looks different, but everything else is the same. This is basically a mini split packaged unit.
Reading manual, the extras arent extra. Use one for wood or the other for vinyl clad. Video helps but always i'm reading too. Wrong install could void manufacturer warranty.
Easy to install? Maybe if you have a degree from MIT. My dad was working on this all day while I was at work to install it in my bedroom window and STILL wasn't finished. I came home, desperately in need of time alone, on a verge of an Autistic meltdown from being overstimulated at work and masking all day, only to have to put up with three hours of him still trying to put this POS in while watching your video over and over again. I have to be up at 4 am tomorrow for more work and despite medications I'm going to have to take time to unwind before I can fall asleep when I normally would be in bed about this time. Easy to install my fat ass.
@JamiJR, i hope it's working now. My 8000 arrived today, miserably hot here too! I'm watching this video, one from Midea itself, and The Fixer (another RUclipsr covering more). Worth reading install guide, too. I'll get help to lift in place because all advise it's safer. I'll be so glad when it's done.
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I've watched numerous videos. Here's a find on an individual installing MIDEA U AC.
He's Proficient, professional & I appreciate his no-nonsense approach! He's not searching for tools, & not coffee gabbing w/1 too many assistants or a 3rd party who's adding their invaluable 2 cents!!
Thank you!!
This guy gets a 10!
❤
Thank you!
This was an extremely useful video for a more than usual complex installation. Thanks. Unfortunately, I discovered my windows are too wide at 45" and the maximum width of the bracket is 36". 😵💫 I'm going to try a couple of things, but I'd welcome suggestions since the nearest Costco is 160 miles away. Thanks.
I thought the foam strip on the hard foam, goes up the side next to the AC and not the window?
I recommend to do test run just after opening the box. Just make sure it works.
Agreed
That is a good idea. It may work right out of the box, but my two units stopped working after two years of use. Midea didn't want to hear about the problem, therefore a had no choice but throwing both in the garbage.
Great synopsis. I think that I will have to get one of these. I'm so tired of my noisy window AC. I have to turn it off while listening to the stereo. I love your Quad ESL 57s!
Glad you noticed that…:). Yes the much quieter ac unit makes listening to music way better…
Costco has the 12k for 399 right now,, thats a great deal, Amazon is 459 and big stores are 500 to 599
Thanks for the detailed review. Thinking about getting the exact one you got (10000BTU).
One question I do have is in relation to other square units. Every year I have to dismantle them (traditional box ac units) to clean off the "blanket" of dust and stuff that covering the condenser, so it runs more efficiently. You notice towards the end of the season they don't cool as well, but I always just go with it to do before installing the following year.
So, how is this one.... easy to dismantle for cleaning, not needed, can't do that at all...ect? And if you can, could you show this process.... disassembly?
On the remote you have a "heat" mode. Does it double as a heater in the winter?
No it does not.
They sell a 12k BTU version of this with heat, but it's standard shaped, not U shaped. We have both. Love them.
I have one and I really like it...
My issue: I need to access fan , etc to clean...mildew/mold...I can't get the front cover off ...I googled how to
but wasn't able y get front off.
Serious situation for at least
two reasons... mold spores multiply and I'm allergic .
I called ac company and they sent someone out, not familiar with this unit, he couldn't figure out how to get the front off either . I decided to spray with Lysol , after checking to see if it is safe to do, and then I use a hair blow dryer and the. dry cycle or fan setting ...what to do ???
Thank you in advance
I've read somewhere that this is the negative of this ac and about the only negative,, a design flaw 4 sure that you can't access to clean.
I would like this model in the older style. They was making it that way now I can't find them. Seems they are all now U shaped. And, the standard shaped one had a reversing valve and provided heat too. It was model MAW12HV1CWT
Saw that model at Costco.
A 12,000 BTU, not U shape.
@@runemasterish they don't have them now do they? I am about a hour and a half from a Costco and I am not a member but would join if they are $280. The one I would go to is not a warehouse store.
Hey, I'd call the Costco you want to go to and ask if they have it in stock.
@Junk Yard
I've been seeing them around at Costcos in my area for awhile.
We have both models and got both from Costco.
Hey, thanks for the detailed video. Does the manual recommend removing the unit during winter or can it stay fixed on the window all year long?
I remove mine in winter
my window is 48 inches wide. how can i fit this ac in that window ?
Thanks for the detailed review and honest feedback. I've been looking at this unit (8000) for my cabin. My next step is to buy one. HD or Amazon...
If you're a vet the unit qualifies for the HD discount, Prices for the 12,000 unit are the same at Amazon.
I ordered the 8000 btu from Home Depot for $299 that is there Father’s Day special online ,even though they had them right in the store for $399.
I missed the special, 8000 was 399 from Home Depot.
Worth it still because box included heavy duty bracket brackets, not another $20-$50.
If you can you want to get it from costco they have the 12000btu unit for $279
Great video. You made this very simple. Love my 12,000btu model
Great to hear!
Do you know if Midea will be coming out with a heat pump version?
Not sure if it's the same thing, but amazon has the 12000 btu version that includes heat
Any mold problem keep hearing issues???? Was thinkin of buying 2
Now have two - no mould issues yet…
ADVICE NEEDED: What recommendations if i cannot move the nearest socket? I read that unit’s special safety plug must not go into an adaptor nor extension cord. I’ll check with Midea and electricians in the meantime before installing unit. Supposedly 6 ft but i measured 5😢.
I think it means not a regular "household" extension cord. You have to get a heavy duty one that's made for use with appliances
Get one with surge protection or something like that (something that can handle high power and won’t burn your house down)
One great advantage to this kit is how sturdy tbe bracket is, all the insulation, etc.
By the way, the bag marked "extra" is actually the Type "A" screws. They are pointy. Choice between A and B depends on if you wimfow has vinyl clad or is wood.
Videos helpful but be sure to read manual for parts list, cautions on electrical cord, power overload shutoff plug. Be certain to buy a tester $12 maybe to check outlet. Must make sure it's griunded wired beforehand.
The app and remote are handy, but I bought because majority youtube hands on reviews were positive and the heavy duty bracket isn't a lesser quality universal.
Can someone tell me how deep that front is? Like how far does it stick out from the window itself? I have a desk that is very close to the window about 7" away and want to know if that would be an issue. I can move my desk but it would be a MASSIVE undertaking!
from glass of window to front of my unit is 9 1/2"....
Insignia makes a unit identical to this. It does not have wifi and the front panel looks different, but everything else is the same. This is basically a mini split packaged unit.
Thank you really appreciate the detail
Glad to help
The only downside to extra screws is when after you're finished, you get the feeling that you missed a step in the install😂
Reading manual, the extras arent extra. Use one for wood or the other for vinyl clad.
Video helps but always i'm reading too. Wrong install could void manufacturer warranty.
5:08 Chloroplast is an organelle found in green plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.
Correct… and “Coroplast” is a brand name of corrugated plastic….
Just bought the 12k from Costco for $399
Easy to install? Maybe if you have a degree from MIT. My dad was working on this all day while I was at work to install it in my bedroom window and STILL wasn't finished. I came home, desperately in need of time alone, on a verge of an Autistic meltdown from being overstimulated at work and masking all day, only to have to put up with three hours of him still trying to put this POS in while watching your video over and over again. I have to be up at 4 am tomorrow for more work and despite medications I'm going to have to take time to unwind before I can fall asleep when I normally would be in bed about this time. Easy to install my fat ass.
@JamiJR, i hope it's working now.
My 8000 arrived today, miserably hot here too!
I'm watching this video, one from Midea itself, and The Fixer (another RUclipsr covering more). Worth reading install guide, too.
I'll get help to lift in place because all advise it's safer.
I'll be so glad when it's done.
What is the depth of the front part of the unit?