U- Shaped Air Conditioner Real Review 2023
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
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Doc reviews the new U-Shaped window air conditioner that is used in the master bedroom. It runs at night vs. the entire HVAC system. He is shocked by how quiet the unit runs and how well it performs.
The Unit will fit into windows that are as small as 20" wide and installs in about 20 minutes. Comes with a remote and wifi via the APP.
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Needed extra cooling in a bedroom in sunny, humid, hot, Florida. Installed the GE Clearview last week, right before a spat of 95+ weather. What a God send!!! Quiet, cold, and fairly easy to install. I am an old woman (nearly 72), and installed it by myself. A proud day!
Are you still happy with it?
@@ldylkr yes, I am! Thankful for it everyday.
I picked up a U shaped one from Midea I did look at these saddle type ones but found a good deal on the prior. I will say installation is a bit of a hassle especially having the minimum sized window it’s a very tight squeeze. But it runs well and keeps the bedroom icy cool. Like you I plan on running it while setting the houses main AC to minimum. Hopefully cutting the large electric bills
Love all the recent uploads. I’ll never buy one of these, have no interest in it whatsoever but when doc uploads I always watch!!!
This is my 2nd summer with this unit. I specifically got it because the majority of the noise is created outside and BELOW the window sill. Cools the entire downstairs of my condo. (About 700 sqft) Absolutely love it!
May I ask, what size BTU did you get to cool that size space?
@smithjj41181 My curiousity too. What BTU size to cool about 700 Sq ft?
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 8000 BTU is for 750 SQ Ft
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Wish he would answer when you ask a simple question.
This is a must have it’s very inexpensive, I found my comfort for my she shed. Thanks doc👍
Great for a shed.
I have both types; the u shape is great if you have furniture in front of the window & the saddle type like the type you are showing is perfect for a window that you still want to raise up for fresh air just place one of those adjustable screens & you have almost full use of your window. Doesn't matter which type you choose they both are amazingly quiet.
I would usually call that a saddle unit. I bought the u shaped Midea. It’s great. Thx for good review
Doc, the house renovation is outstanding-congrats!
Got one a few months ago and love it
Just a tip foe security, cut a rod or wooden stick to fit the channel of the window. Cut it so you can easily get it clicked in and out of course. Then someone can't easily lift up that window when you are not at home. Dad did that as a safety bar for my patio door, a piece of rebar cut a couple of inches shy, fits down in the track and easily is removed and stored.
Ordered one today (12200 BTU) for $569, $10 less than Amazon $579. But I get it for $550.51 cause I'm a veteran. Also, will pick up at local Lowes this weekend and will open it there and make sure it's not damaged. If so, they can send it right back and order another one. Many Amazon reviews stated the fins were dented or crushed in upon delivery.
Also, Lowes gives me a year to return on my contractors account!
Like that I can use the window with the unit installed. Also, better efficiency and the app are pluses. Not to mention works with Alexa!
Hoping this turns out to be a good unit and lasts several years. The ac I'm replacing I had for about 10 years and still works well. Giving that to my daughter.
Thanks for the video.
I just purchased this same air conditioner and model!!!! NOW I'M REALLY EXCITED!! I haven't installed it yet but THANK YOU!!! I got mine from Best Buy for the SAME price!!
Love that sunroom! I am surfing around to get remodeling ideas and I will be coming back to your channel.
Remodel video is in the feed
Interesting AC, although I'll never have the need for one. By the way Doc, my wife would cut my throat if I ever put my work boots on our table!!
She ain't here... 😂
Mine too! Unless I was polishing mine! Lol
I went to a yard sale yesterday and then the grocery store and came back home and I noticed the seat of my pants had a big rip all the way down OMG😱 how embarrassing walking around in public with them like that 😂
Something tells me she wouldn't appreciate you cleaning car parts in the kitchen sink as well (not being married, it's not a problem for me). 😃
🤢 yuck
Doc is one of the best things in life, helped out so much and the neighbors are following. What a ripple ❤ really appreciate his videos.
I recently ordered the 10k btu box (non-U) GE one, which has the inverter and higher efficiency than their 8k ones, can't wait to see how it goes!
They need to all go to this design! Nice!
Great unit. Great design. The reason it’s much quieter than even other contemporary units is that the compressor is outside in a separate box.
And has about half a wall hiding it!
They still grunt when at max power on a 95 degree day. As they idle down to simply maintain temperature the quietness is amazing.
It is amazing that it has taken this long to make these... They should make a heat pump version.
very cool, thanks for sharing the experience. I worry about the condensation but you do mention that, and so do they, that there is a pump for that. Nice! Find the seer rating? I see running amps is 4.6 amps per the amazon QnA.... very cool dude... very cool
Condensation is my concern too. Don't want to rely on a pump. Do prefer the look of these, but went with the Midea instead for the gravity condensation drain.
More like an N shaped unit, looks like a great unit and many thanks explaining how it drains, that was my biggest question o
about it.
Yes getting a mini split installed is super expensive. I got some quotes of like 1500.00 labor, plus like 800 for the unit, then you might have to put in a special electrical line, that's another $300. So like $2,500 for one mini split. When you can buy this for $400 and maybe $80 for labor to put up. A savings of over $2,000.
Im pretty confident that the sound reduction w these types is the choke point/separation of keeping the loudest part of the machine outside
you have mentioned those beams like 5-6 times now and the date always is something different, lol. Love your vids!
I wouldn't drill holes in those windows to possibly void the warranty, I'd cut strips of wood trim painted white and wedge them on either side to the top to prevent anyone from opening it from outside.
I remember helping my grandfather put a 'U' shaped AC unit in their house back in 1975 I think it was.
best feature you have your view of your window back.
This is normally called a saddle-style unit. If it were referred to by shape, it would be an "n", instead of a "u".
Great video. Does this AC have a drain plug?
The design of it is logical compared to other u shaped units. It makes sense structurally.
Live in Central Florida, been a brutal summer so far. Had a Lg 10,000 BTU floor one that did fine until Temps hit 90. This GE is only 6100 btu model and hands down cools so much better and is very quite, the only you really hear it is when the pump is pumping water outside. Make sure you have a friend to help lift because it is very heavy to pick up.
It really is a nice unit.
Update on my GE, I can't recommend after owing it for a year. The outside unit rusted unbelievable bad and looked terrible. GE after multiple phone calls said they would send out a new metal cover and never received it. The final straw was it started having start issues and kicked the breakers. Wifi was also a pain because it kept disconnecting. It did cool well but the quality is bad and decided to get rid of it after only a year.
this is a genius design
Two complaints from other RUclips videos are 1) No inverter technology - so it's not as efficient as say Midea U Shaped. 2) The pump that removes condensation from inside the room clogs and water leaks onto the floor/wall. One question please: Do you feel the noise could be further reduced if you added additional thickness to the foam left and right of the unit to the window frame? Are you hearing not just the fan, but also the condenser and fan from the outside as well? Thanks so much. I'm considering this unit for my son's bedroom.
The humming at my visits to my grandparents home in the 70s I remember was pretty loud , the funny thing is that’s what would put my out , if it was a cesta during the day it was the cooo coos of the dove calls in the peach tree lined backyard , goodtimes , always have them in my memories .
I'd love to have one of these, but between the wooden windowsill and brick outside, I have almost a 15 inch gap, and most of these, even the larger ones, top out at about 13.5 max gap.
Just got one from Amazon, installing it now. Thanks for your video.
What will amaze you... is how quiet it runs.
Update?!
I really enjoy your videos, and trust your opinion. I am looking into one of these for our upstairs bedroom. Thanks Doc
5:30 I didn't know the GE could be extended out. Good to know. Still too narrow for my place. Also,all my windows sit above those iron accordion shaped radiators. I have the Midea U-shape. In winter, because I didn't want to remove from window, I fashioned an insulated board that reduces heat flow upwards. I'm thinking to outfit a/c with a box to surround the inside of A/C which would also close off incoming air.
I have noticed this design popping up this year and I have been wondering about them. They also have units with heat pumps built in too. I have been wondering about those too, how well they work in an emergency
The addition of a reversing valve provides indoor heating. It doesn’t even have to be an emergency to work well.
Never bought a window unit, but that sounds like a good reason to buy one!! Do the skirts come with it to close off the window???
Yes
id get a mini split you can heat and cool with it and they are way more efficient than window units
We don't need heat... and only need AC 2 months a year. Rest of the time it's gone. Also, nowhere to install the mini split without the outside pump showing and we would have to have an electrician come to do new wiring. So about $2500 vs $420. Just makes sense.
Yep mini split is 3k minimum not worth it
This AC unit is LOUD despite being U shape unit. Just get a Media AC unit, nothing compares.
you're exactly right. i have never heard the midea running in ANY video. this one, as SOON as he turned it on i heard it.
Thank you!!!
Why not install a mini split unit?
I am with you. Window units are ugly and will leak into the house and damage the sill in a wind driven rain. Don' t ask how I know.
It's only temp for 3 months a year and the mini split is about $1800 and don't have the time. $400 bucks, 20 minutes and done. On to 30 other pending projects.
Mini splits can create condensation and drip, ask me how I know 😅
That is a type of mini split system
Should we buy inverter or non inverter model???
If you have vinyl siding on your house, the exterior supports such as with this air conditioner will likely cause the vinyl siding to deform and eventually crack.
I live in a state that mostly has slider windows, it is rare to see single or double hung windows, lucky I had two single hung windows installed in the family room, electricity is really expensive in my state, 50 to78 cents a KWH from 4pm to 9pm, this looks like something I can run during the peak season.
It's a life saver for us. Our bedroom is nice and chilly but we don't need to cool the rest of this big open concept house.
That unit is very quiet. I had an LG (now I upgraded to central air) that was also quiet, and I had it in my living room, it had the remote, and the energy saver mode. (most units had that energy saver mode since the early 80s) My mother also didn't like the energy saver mode because she thinks you are not saving energy. What I think when it is in energy saver mode, you are just saving wear and tear on the fan motor so that is not running constantly.
I think those U-Shaped units are unique, especially the one you have. An old friend of ours had a VERY old U-Shaped Unit, which was an International Harvester. and that worked a little bit different. Once the compressor shut off, the fan will turn off on the outside part but not the inisde part. Don't know how old that unit was.
I like white noise!
Hi,
Very grateful for you. Do you know if I can use this with a horizontal sliding windows?
I wish they had this back in 2010 when I had my first studio apartment. I a portable ac unit and it was horrible
I JUST GOT ONE AND YES SO COOL AND QUIET
just waiting for them to do the similar thing with a mini split ac heat pump🙂🙃🙂🥶🥵👍👍
How does this compare to a heater. Most things that plug into power even at 120 will need amps. How many amps is such a device. Thanks
I bought one in about 3 days of use started to have loud vibrations noise. And the display went crazy. So I called them through Amazon. And they send me another one. Well 5 days later started to not wanting to cool. Well I don’t recommend this unit. For the price and what you get is over price. Thanx for the video
Sorry to hear. We run every night with no issues.
There are many things that would prevent you from using this such as a radiator below the window and a very wide window sill. Other than that seem real nice.
Those feet that screw out and rest on the house do 2 things they all you to adjust the tilt so it drains properly and they hold the ac up like a ac brace dose. They remind me of a hang on back aquarium filter
not a bad idea or alternative from the Midea. trade the simplicity of draining water by gravity vs a water pump but this GE loses little window area and likely quieter than the Midea. At this rate, we should see U shape ACs but require much smaller window opening by using high strength steel to hold the two major parts while allowing refrigerant, cables, and water lines to snake in/adjacent to the high strength holder.
Hi Doc, just wondering if by any chance of doing a quick review on this unit on how its held up, I value your opinion, thanks
Can I install this unit on a vertical window?
Based on the link, I saw that AC with different BTU and inverter/non-inverter. Which one did you get? Thanks
I am thinking of one of these, but it would be for second story window...
What kind of shades are you rockin’ Doc?
Doc is the best
This is my concern, will the water drain into the walls and damage the wood? I think I have this problem from the other window units even with the ac on a slant to drain water out the back. You can’t slant this unit??
Energy star? How much does it jack the electric up per month for normal use (not 24/7 use in FL or TX).
My problem with window units they always leaked water inside tha house,rotted out the window, floor you can only put it at a slat on it
I'm most likely going to install it alone. Sounds like I wont have a chance to make it with a 23" window upstairs!
Maybe a dumb question but how high is your electric bill every month running this?
I'm looking for a window air conditioner for the upper level of my home. The windows are wide; but not tall enough for a regular sized air conditioner. Do you have any suggestions for that? The windows open out; not up & down.
Does it drop the water inside the house?
I'm sorry, the concept that a 6000 BTU unit will get a bedroom cool enough to sleep doesn't work here. But it is supposed to be 117 on Friday here. You would also need to make sure it's in the shade here as well.
We have done it for YEARS in 3 houses.
I went with a 12k btu unit for extra knock out power. As it idles down to maintain 65 degrees in my room it's running on 135 watts of power draw. It will literally freeze the room almost blowing 40 degree air. It's 105 where I'm at in West Texas. I went over kill because the inverter power is smart and uses very little power when maintaining the temp. In 20 minutes I can drop the temperature 10 degrees and then it idles down to super quiet. It isn't quiet when on full blast battling higher heat.
Check it out.. I'm about to give you the cheat codes/game Genie.. go get your house insulated & tint ya windows(you can use dark or mirror) I swear it gets better. Most older houses or etc. don't have correct insulation.. & I swear it makes a BIG difference.
@@fredflintstone7001 Check it out, insulation upgraded and sun screens installed already. Any more obvious advice?
How does this AC drainage condensation ? Does it have a condensation pump?
Yes. But some ppl has reported that is can become clogged. Proper maintenance & installation would probably avoid this.
You show adjusting the knobs from the outside to secure the AC, how do you adjust them if you are the 5th floor?
Reach thru the open space next to the ac and turn the knobs
Can we leave it installed all winter too?
I wanted to know how this worked out for you last summer. Any updates you can share before I order one?
Perfect and just ordered a 2nd unit
That's a nice AC.
It is probably slightly flammable refrigerant
I'm told that there is a new minisplit window unit.
Is this true?
Clean footprint? Why you step on it?
Awesome how much it cost.
I am looking for a/c for bedroom but am looking for one that when off and turns on the compressor noise doesn't wake you up each time. The one I have now when the compressor comes on its loud.
You can barely here this run.
how does the water from condention get out,since the front coil cant drain out
It has a pump
Does this drain to the outside?
Yes has a pump
what about the heating function? how good does it heat a room, say a living room?
No only cooling
Does it have an option for fresh air or the air is recirculated?
Recirc
What is minimum width without the expanders on the sides? I have a very narrow window
The link is in the description
What brand is that AC?
GE
Dude, what brand is it?
GE
Does this unit still work till this day?
Yes and we ordered two more last month
Since this thing is HEAVY….. I was wondering if I could keep it in the window permanently all winter. I live in Ohio.
Yes... ours stays in and we just added another
I've had my u-shaped AC for 1 month and today it just stopped working. The vents stay open but the unit wont power on.
Not sure what model you have. Our VENTS don't close.
Melissa, did you get this running again? I hope so.
@Perly53 I cropped out 1 with 1 day to spare in my amazon return window. Amazon sent a new unit then I shipped out the bad one.
Great until it fails in a few months like most GE window units. But good luck!
Been strong for almost a year now. Last one lasted 4 years
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We lost the pieces that go on the sides. It’s a nightmare!!!
HEY THERE . HOWW MUCH WAS THE UNIT AND HOW BTU
Follow the link in the description
there are PROS AND CONS TO THIS TYPE OF UNIT. THE CON IS THAT IT'S EASIER FOR SOMEONE TO BRAKE INTO A HOUSE.
THAT'S WHY I DO NOT LIKE WINDOW ac UNIT
Nightmare to take apart to clean yearly! That is the most important thing to do with room AC to keep them clean and efficient. The installation for a 6000 BTU is not worth it. A regular 6000 i can easily take out myself and clean
Spray with 30 second cleaner on the outside, rinse with hose and done. Many years and that's all we do
I wonder how freaked out he will get over a mini split?
Don't want or need one. It's only there for 2 months.