Bought an 8300 unit 2 years ago and it’s great. Looked into adding an AC unit to my central heating and the bids came in from $8000 to $10000 and that’s just for AC not for new furnace! So, I bought this at $450. You can still see out the window and it’s much quieter than the regular units I’ve used. I’m likely going to buy for my master bedroom as well. I can get three and cool my entire house for $1200 and then I can only cool where I need to and save money as these are MUCH more efficient than a central unit. I don’t notice a change in my electric bill. 😁
Added a Midea 12K btu in my 1200 sq ft garage. Building has closed cell insulation on all walls and ceiling. 3 bays… Run at 70’ on eco…..keeps garage cool and allows me to do work on equipment in garage … “ no sweat”….😎😉 8:14
I am 68 and installed a 8300 BTU by myself on the 3rd story. I love it, I sleep right next to this in a 350 sq foot master bedroom cools the room quietly.
Generator is a must I bought a pull behind military 45kw diesel from an auction love it I can run my whole house including a 3 ton central ac that is an intresting unit from ge u shaped deff different This man save lots of money with how he cycles the big system off at night a d goes to the window shakers smart
Like many others of a certain age I too can remember growing up without AC. We had either Box Fans, Window units or if our parents were well off an attic fan.
We had 1 window unit in the main area, of a 3 bedroom home in the south. To be fair it did take the edge off the heat, and it wasn't as hot back in the 70's and 80's. Even when we got central air, my dad would keep it at almost 80. I can remember visiting family up in Chicago area, the house we always stayed at had no AC. Very cheap old woman, who was going to take every last penny with her. And it was miserable in her house, stuffy oven.
I first saw the u shaped ge unit from Doc’s last yrs video. Just installed a 12,200 & a 10,300 btu for a relative. My relative is very happy with them. I replaced two 17 year old units, hope the new ge units are more efficient. & save him some $$. Thanks Doc!
Thank you for your review. I just purchased the GE profile 8,300 btu because with our old window unit we couldn’t enjoy watching the living room tv because the old unit sounded like a jet engine.
I did some research on these saddle type units and while the Midea units were a better buy, I settled on the GE Profile due to my window design and installation options. Wanted the 12K BTU model but ordered it twice on Amazon, which cancelled both orders without explanation. I found a 10.2k BTU model online and it was delivered in 3 or 4 days. While my windows were considerably wider than the specs, all I had to do is buy some foam insulation materials for the wider installation. Needed this for supplemental cooling on days over 100 degrees here in TX....and has worked well. Nice to have in case of general power outage as well. May replace portable units I have for emergencies.
I love the sounds of a loud AC unit. Especially when I am trying to sleep at night. I have a Midea 12,000 BTU standard unit and I love hearing it. Maybe I am just odd...lol
😂everyone have a different habit for sleeping. My brother can just fall asleep within 1 min. While I'm still thinking what is for breakfast tomorrow. Then one of my other brother can fall asleep during the day with the sun coming through his window. While I need complete darkness and silent.
Get the diy mini split. If you have room for solar then get the one with solar. 8 x 400 watt panels will keep it running all day then change over to the grid at night.
I've got 8300 btu and love it. The GE ap was a little wonky to set up but once set up it's nice to turn on when i leave work from my phone. Also sitting in my recliner I tell Alexa to turn it on or off. Doc should give the wifi a try so he cools the guest house down... without going to the guest house to turn it on.
YOU sold me on this idea..............so fast.......that my head is still spinning. Price is reasonable and I'm thinking on it. WHY beat the central system to get me to just 71 degrees; when I really want 68 in my bedroom???? That's when I get REAL sleep.
Same, it's got to be in the 66 range for me to get good sleep. It honestly feel like someone with a wet cloth over my face with breathing, unless it's cold. Probably a lot to do with the high humidity here in the south.
Connection to WiFi gives you the ability to set a schedule and also see how much electricity the unit is using. Additionally you can control the unit and it will tell you the current settings and the temperature in the room. Setting a schedule is a game changer for me.
That's actually very convenient. AC is perfect to be powered with solar. Unfortunately this U shaped thing is useless for the windows here. Our windows are different so they can't be opened by thiefs. We currently have good insulation and clay walls instead. It is 10° colder than outside.
I have heard about these units and researched them. They get top reviews. Here in the US they can be very expensive running into a few thousand dollars each. But I also found that units are available direct from the manufacturers in S Korea for about $350 to $400 each. Huge savings. It appears there are two main manufacturers.
I think that any savings you get from shutting off the main HVAC for the house at night is going to be used the next day to get it back to your set temp. If anything, run it a little cooler than normal at night when it doesn't have to work so hard.
That concept is false (I had always thought it was true too) One really does save by not keeping heat or ac on when not needed. We shut our heat completely off at night even in dead of winter.
Shutting it off at night and power it with solar during daylight... If the house adjusts to outside temperature too quickly, then the insulation is bad.
Everyone here is making great points, accurate too. How to piece them together to decide, that's a little (not a lot) trickier. Running a little cooler than normal at night is easy on the a/c system (lower head pressure), and not much heat gain from outside, so it's cheap and easy on the compressor to stay cool at night. Plus it wouldn't run as much at night, so bumping it down (colder) will dehumidify better for better comfort. Furnaces up north in the winter, it is cheaper to shut off at night. Cycling all night long, paying to warm up the chimney, having that heat go away, then warm it up again, that costs money. But it is uncomfortable to sit on 40 degree furniture when you get home and wait for a few hours to get comfortable. I think you can safely say "how much do you really save by shutting off your system overnight?" because the answer may be "not much," but regardless of how much, there definitely is some savings.
I would've chosen the GE over the Midea upward U-shape but my outside ledge is too wide for the downward channel of the GE. BTW, i appreciate the thorough detail and followups you are sharing.
I've seen a lot of complaints around the Midea U inverter units surrounding bugs crawling through the mechanism into the indoors-- do the GEs run into that issue?
If you are OK with not having any furniture directly in front of it then it's pretty good. The Midea was better for us as it barely takes up any more room than the sill and goes upward. There's a solution for everyone.
I was comparing these GE units vs the Midea U 12kBTU @ $374 from Costco ($414 shipped). I went w/Midea, & I’ll let you know how it works w/100% solar when delivered tomorrow! 😅😅😅
How do these u shaped air conditioners do at removing humidity? I have traditional window air conditioners and have to supplement with a dehumidifier because the air conditioners that are sized properly don’t pull enough moisture. I think part of the issue is it essentially being an open window
I’d cut a 2x4 to the right length and set it between the top of the upper window pane and the top of the window opening. In fact that’s what I do for traditional window units to try and keep them from falling out
Nice video, I just bought a 8300 BTU since our central unit went out and parts are on back order. I do have to ask you though, if you have a nest thermostat and you’re turning up to 85 every night, why not just go into your nest app and set up a schedule to turn off at night then turn back on in the morning?
@SoldiersDad I have a 48" wide window and had to buy a 2x2 ft piece of closed cell foam insulation at Lowes to cover the 48" width. Had to trim the width of the foam a bit to fit in the bracket provided, but not much trouble. Had to trim about .5" from my interior window sill to work with the 13" sill width due to brick ledge on exterior. Took more work than expected due to my window characteristics, but it worked out fine.
@soldiersdad I've got the 8300 btu but the width of the saddle adjusts several inches for thicker walls so hopefully works for you. There's a couple screws you remove that allows it to adjust to proper u size then you put the screws back in. Another youtube states expandable to 13.75" opening.
@@HowTowithDoc okay but why lol Just schedule it as close as possible to latest bed time so you don't have to do it daily. The "routines" do this and works awesome.
I recently bought two 12,000 btu models for $300 at Costco to serve as emergency backups for our 2 central A/C units. They sometimes take a week to get repaired so being here in Florida, need something to tide us over, plus they would be good in a SHTF situation should the supply chain break down.
Question. When the unit reaches the desired temp does it cut off or just stay on in fan mode?? I have a Midea in my bedroom and it turns off when it reaches the desired temp which wakes me up in the middle of the night.
Ya, I can’t have complete quiet! I have to have some white noise! I learned, real quick, if I have to stay in a hotel, to bring a small portable fan or white noise maker! That way, I don’t hear every little noise going on next door or in the hallway, unless the other people are being loud!
take it off “Auto” and leave it set on “Cool”. on Auto it cycles on/off according to the temperature setting. on Cool it just stays continuously on, without cycles.
Do you know how to fix the P1 code I emptied water from the side knob and pulled out little filter thing. Water came out that I collected in bucket the. put filter and cap back on back and still has P1 code HELP!!!!
I bought a refurbished one and ever since I installed it I’ve been having itchy eyes every when I go to sleep and put the ac on, what could be wrong with the ac? It only been 1 months 😢 does it has molds? If yes how do I clean it
thanks for the video. Surprisingly, the 8300 BTU one is actually about $30 cheaper than the 6100 BTU. Do you happen to know the current draw for the two? thanks.
We bought one as well and it is really quiet. My question is I get water in the trough under the fan blades and when outside its you can really hear the water splashing. What did I do wrong? I likely will reach out to the supplier, but thanks in case you know.
That's actually normal for most AC units but there is a plug that can be pulled out or I have drilled a hole CAREFULLY on the bottom of some that don't offer the plug option.
*I'm thinking, you might be able to! The benefit of the design is, the noise is placed outside of your house, while you retain the view from most of the window! But you'd have to make somekind of solid or transparent insert/seal from the top of the A/C unit, to the top of the window frame, to make it work! Heck, call GE, see what they say!...*
Make sure to use foam weather stripping around the unit. It's mostly there to seal around the window unit, but it will help with vibration. If the air conditioner is old, the rubber pads under the compressor may be dried up and rotten. I actually just used silicone caulk where the pads were, and it did a world of difference. Silicone is also quite heat resistant. Maybe, they make replacement pads. I don't know.
Awesome video! Quick question, it says max window width is 40 inches. Any idea why? It looks like I could just make bigger foam pieces for a wider window?
I heard you say, this window unit has a pump on it, that pumps condensation out. Does that mean it doesn’t cause a lot of humidity in the house? I have 1 regular window unit & 2 portable a/c units. They cause it to be a little too humid in the house. I need something that cuts down on the humidity. Will the U shaped window unit do that?
How is the filming of this video so smooth? Normally, people bounce the camera around, which makes me sick. When you were outside, the unit seemed a bit loud. Would you say it is?
I’m thinking of getting one of these for my master, which is upstairs on a 2 story with hardiboard siding. I’m concerned about the drip down the house and how in the world I’ll get it tightened up that far up, as I don’t have a ladder that will go that far up. What’s the drainage like? Maintenance? Possible to tighten it by leaning out the window?
It will have pump to move the condensate to the outside condenser. The fan will sling the water onto the fintubes to evaporate.There will be an overflow drain.
You know a guy lives where its hot outdoors when he says 67 is cold in a bedroom. I live in Kentucky and keep my wondow unit set on 62 when i sleep during the summer, the room dips to upper 50s during cold weather
Almost all ac units have a "drip hole" that comes standard plugged. You can remove the plug which is on the bottom outside. We had to drill a hole in an OLD unit that was not a GE.
I have the 8000 BTU one and my main complaint is that you constantly have to keep an eye on the quality of the water and keep it drained so it doesn't grow and mildew so it doesn't clog up the pump. You can't just turn it off and let the water sit for a few days.
So many bad reviews on amazon and other sites that sell them though. Really want one but iind of worried about it even though there are an equal amount of good reviews.
If you have a level, sit it on top and make sure it's tilted slightly down away from the window. If perfectly level or tilted the wrong way the condensation will flow towards the house. The instructions should cover how much tilt is needed. If that's okay, may need to see if the drain hole is plugged up. Good luck with it.
My problem is I need it in a sun room and the window is 12” from floor to window sill. I have nobody to install a regular window unit and I figure I can install one of these units. I’m needing the 12000 btu one. Any suggestions?
*I've had the 10300 for about six weeks. Its been working like a charm!* The setup and installation is amazingly straightforward. *Just make sure you measure your widow correctly to ensure that these units will fit!* Don't make my mistake! *I watchied the GE installation video* (done with the smaller units) *and tried to (on my larger 10000 unit) extend the sections by myself,* I actually pulled it out/off of it's track ! *Was able to get it back in place in 5 seconds once I realized what I'd done,* but I suspect a little more force and I may have broken it! *Point being, on the big units, the* *"Extension" as well as "The Lift and Placement" is definitely a two man job!*
What size unit do you have!? *We bought a 10300 which is quite heavy. So 5-10 minutes of the 1hr install definitely requires 2 people!* The rest, cutting foam and sealing the window can be done by one....
Why a generator? Why not solar panels with a battery stack and a grid independent function? Yeah, it costs 5 times more, but the panels will always supply power and reduce the energy bill. Free air conditioning during the day....
What is the cost of this a/c unit? Also didnt mean to sound like You you were not knowlegeable. You must be a professional product reviewer or a retired person with things to keep you busy.
An inverter raises and lowers the cycles /pluses of the electric current ( 60 is standard ) to vary the speed of the motor. Maybe between 40 and 90 cycles a second. This allows the fluid output of the compressor to vary and raise or lower the rate of cooling.
I was thinking of one of those for my guest house . By the way love your house I see they sell one that does heat or air . I keep my air on 77 in the summer because my house is super insulated but problem is bedroom get colder than the house even in the winter it is colder so not good then . My house is 2440 sq. ft ranch with R 60 insulation Now want to ask where you got that kitchenet set with the steenless steel top with sink . I made mine for my guest house shed but love yours
I bought a refurbished one and ever since I installed it I’ve been having itchy eyes every when I go to sleep and put the ac on, what could be wrong with the ac? It only been 1 months 😢 does it has molds? If yes how do I clean it
Good video ! My same unit 6100 is 2 yrs old, you are correct, these are great ! I’m 71 and the wife installed this. Easy-Peary. Middletown, Del.
Wow, I'm just impressed with that backyard setup. Absolute dream.
Bought an 8300 unit 2 years ago and it’s great. Looked into adding an AC unit to my central heating and the bids came in from $8000 to $10000 and that’s just for AC not for new furnace! So, I bought this at $450. You can still see out the window and it’s much quieter than the regular units I’ve used. I’m likely going to buy for my master bedroom as well. I can get three and cool my entire house for $1200 and then I can only cool where I need to and save money as these are MUCH more efficient than a central unit. I don’t notice a change in my electric bill. 😁
I just brought one myself. Day 5 of heat wave in NY. I myself put in. So easy !! Im so in love with this unit. Im buying one more. ❤
I just picked up the 10,300 BTU version and so I love it. Thanks for the update after one year.
Great to hear!
Added a Midea 12K btu in my 1200 sq ft garage. Building has closed cell insulation on all walls and ceiling. 3 bays…
Run at 70’ on eco…..keeps garage cool and allows me to do work on equipment in garage … “ no sweat”….😎😉 8:14
how are you cleaning the barrel cage blower of the bio slime?
I am 68 and installed a 8300 BTU by myself on the 3rd story. I love it, I sleep right next to this in a 350 sq foot master bedroom cools the room quietly.
Nice.... mine is running in my office right now.
Generator is a must I bought a pull behind military 45kw diesel from an auction love it I can run my whole house including a 3 ton central ac that is an intresting unit from ge u shaped deff different
This man save lots of money with how he cycles the big system off at night a d goes to the window shakers smart
Like many others of a certain age I too can remember growing up without AC. We had either Box Fans, Window units or if our parents were well off an attic fan.
We had 1 window unit in the main area, of a 3 bedroom home in the south. To be fair it did take the edge off the heat, and it wasn't as hot back in the 70's and 80's.
Even when we got central air, my dad would keep it at almost 80. I can remember visiting family up in Chicago area, the house we always stayed at had no AC. Very cheap old woman, who was going to take every last penny with her. And it was miserable in her house, stuffy oven.
We did too but nicer now to have air. Would hate to have to be without.
@@katherinegeorge2400As we did in the 1950-60s you'd learn to survive
I first saw the u shaped ge unit from Doc’s last yrs video. Just installed a 12,200 & a 10,300 btu for a relative. My relative is very happy with them. I replaced two 17 year old units, hope the new ge units are more efficient. & save him some $$. Thanks Doc!
Thank you for your review. I just purchased the GE profile 8,300 btu because with our old window unit we couldn’t enjoy watching the living room tv because the old unit sounded like a jet engine.
Welcome... you'll be shocked how quiet it is.
I did some research on these saddle type units and while the Midea units were a better buy, I settled on the GE Profile due to my window design and installation options. Wanted the 12K BTU model but ordered it twice on Amazon, which cancelled both orders without explanation.
I found a 10.2k BTU model online and it was delivered in 3 or 4 days.
While my windows were considerably wider than the specs, all I had to do is buy some foam insulation materials for the wider installation.
Needed this for supplemental cooling on days over 100 degrees here in TX....and has worked well. Nice to have in case of general power outage as well. May replace portable units I have for emergencies.
I love the sounds of a loud AC unit. Especially when I am trying to sleep at night. I have a Midea 12,000 BTU standard unit and I love hearing it. Maybe I am just odd...lol
Me too LOL
😂everyone have a different habit for sleeping. My brother can just fall asleep within 1 min. While I'm still thinking what is for breakfast tomorrow. Then one of my other brother can fall asleep during the day with the sun coming through his window. While I need complete darkness and silent.
Yes, the “white noise” all night long is soothing.
Thanks for the update Doc.
I would want one that goes both AC and heat.
Get the diy mini split. If you have room for solar then get the one with solar. 8 x 400 watt panels will keep it running all day then change over to the grid at night.
Thanks Doc, glad you made this was wondering how they were holding up.
I've got 8300 btu and love it. The GE ap was a little wonky to set up but once set up it's nice to turn on when i leave work from my phone. Also sitting in my recliner I tell Alexa to turn it on or off. Doc should give the wifi a try so he cools the guest house down... without going to the guest house to turn it on.
YOU sold me on this idea..............so fast.......that my head is still spinning. Price is reasonable and I'm thinking on it. WHY beat the central system to get me to just 71 degrees; when I really want 68 in my bedroom???? That's when I get REAL sleep.
Same, it's got to be in the 66 range for me to get good sleep. It honestly feel like someone with a wet cloth over my face with breathing, unless it's cold. Probably a lot to do with the high humidity here in the south.
They are very generator friendly too. Its powers up slowly.
I had one of these, but every time the compressor turned off, it made a loud pop/thud noise which woke me up. Had to return it.
Connection to WiFi gives you the ability to set a schedule and also see how much electricity the unit is using. Additionally you can control the unit and it will tell you the current settings and the temperature in the room. Setting a schedule is a game changer for me.
That's actually very convenient. AC is perfect to be powered with solar.
Unfortunately this U shaped thing is useless for the windows here. Our windows are different so they can't be opened by thiefs.
We currently have good insulation and clay walls instead. It is 10° colder than outside.
I have heard about these units and researched them. They get top reviews. Here in the US they can be very expensive running into a few thousand dollars each. But I also found that units are available direct from the manufacturers in S Korea for about $350 to $400 each. Huge savings. It appears there are two main manufacturers.
Not sure what you are referencing they are $350-$650 the two main brands are GE and Midea, available Amazon, Lowes and Home Depot.
I think that any savings you get from shutting off the main HVAC for the house at night is going to be used the next day to get it back to your set temp. If anything, run it a little cooler than normal at night when it doesn't have to work so hard.
Nope... it literally takes 5 minutes to cool the house.
That concept is false (I had always thought it was true too) One really does save by not keeping heat or ac on when not needed. We shut our heat completely off at night even in dead of winter.
Shutting it off at night and power it with solar during daylight...
If the house adjusts to outside temperature too quickly, then the insulation is bad.
@@HowTowithDocif it takes 5 min to cool the house, the system is grossly oversized!
Everyone here is making great points, accurate too. How to piece them together to decide, that's a little (not a lot) trickier. Running a little cooler than normal at night is easy on the a/c system (lower head pressure), and not much heat gain from outside, so it's cheap and easy on the compressor to stay cool at night. Plus it wouldn't run as much at night, so bumping it down (colder) will dehumidify better for better comfort. Furnaces up north in the winter, it is cheaper to shut off at night. Cycling all night long, paying to warm up the chimney, having that heat go away, then warm it up again, that costs money. But it is uncomfortable to sit on 40 degree furniture when you get home and wait for a few hours to get comfortable. I think you can safely say "how much do you really save by shutting off your system overnight?" because the answer may be "not much," but regardless of how much, there definitely is some savings.
Me with $5 in my bank account: Shoulda listened to Doc.
I would've chosen the GE over the Midea upward U-shape but my outside ledge is too wide for the downward channel of the GE.
BTW, i appreciate the thorough detail and followups you are sharing.
I've seen a lot of complaints around the Midea U inverter units surrounding bugs crawling through the mechanism into the indoors-- do the GEs run into that issue?
If you are OK with not having any furniture directly in front of it then it's pretty good. The Midea was better for us as it barely takes up any more room than the sill and goes upward. There's a solution for everyone.
Thanks Doc!
wish they made these smaller ones with the inverter tech
Midea
I was comparing these GE units vs the Midea U 12kBTU @ $374 from Costco ($414 shipped). I went w/Midea, & I’ll let you know how it works w/100% solar when delivered tomorrow! 😅😅😅
How do these u shaped air conditioners do at removing humidity? I have traditional window air conditioners and have to supplement with a dehumidifier because the air conditioners that are sized properly don’t pull enough moisture. I think part of the issue is it essentially being an open window
why do we say U shaped when it a n?
Are there any security features for these types of units? Seems like it would leave the window vulnerable to being opened up.
I’d cut a 2x4 to the right length and set it between the top of the upper window pane and the top of the window opening. In fact that’s what I do for traditional window units to try and keep them from falling out
Cut two wooden dowels and place them vertical into the window frame. Bad guys would have to break glass to get in
They sell sliding windows locks on Amazon. Very simple robust mechanism. Intruders would be forced to break the window like any other
Comes with a lock that screws into the window frame. It completely disables the window unless you remove the screw @RJeezy55
We will need to see how it holds up to the test of time.
2 years... and now 3 units. All is well.
Nice video, I just bought a 8300 BTU since our central unit went out and parts are on back order. I do have to ask you though, if you have a nest thermostat and you’re turning up to 85 every night, why not just go into your nest app and set up a schedule to turn off at night then turn back on in the morning?
Hook it up to a solar generator and see the power draw. That’s the other use case for this since they are energy efficient
i have a window that slides sideways.....how could i install one of these in that window.
Thanks Doc, love follow ups on products. Comment, like, subscribe everyone!
I would like to know how wide the middle part can go. I have a very wide windowsill and a wide outside
@SoldiersDad I have a 48" wide window and had to buy a 2x2 ft piece of closed cell foam insulation at Lowes to cover the 48" width. Had to trim the width of the foam a bit to fit in the bracket provided, but not much trouble.
Had to trim about .5" from my interior window sill to work with the 13" sill width due to brick ledge on exterior. Took more work than expected due to my window characteristics, but it worked out fine.
@soldiersdad I've got the 8300 btu but the width of the saddle adjusts several inches for thicker walls so hopefully works for you. There's a couple screws you remove that allows it to adjust to proper u size then you put the screws back in. Another youtube states expandable to 13.75" opening.
Is your yard outside the kitchen window riddled with grubs?
Previous video said he was dealing with fungus because of all the wood chips in that load of soil that was brought in a while back.
If you install the Google home app you can program the thermostat to auto change temps at whatever time you want. So you don’t need to do it daily
We have it... we just do it manually based on "bedtime"
@@HowTowithDoc okay but why lol
Just schedule it as close as possible to latest bed time so you don't have to do it daily. The "routines" do this and works awesome.
I recently bought two 12,000 btu models for $300 at Costco to serve as emergency backups for our 2 central A/C units. They sometimes take a week to get repaired so being here in Florida, need something to tide us over, plus they would be good in a SHTF situation should the supply chain break down.
Note to all. You should plug your AC units into a Surge protector. The electronics can blow if the power flickers when the unit is running.
You shouldn't. There should be a protector built into the plug.
@@Stix1127 You shouldn't have too for a lot of things. Just saying if you don't want to go buy a new AC. get a surge protector.
where do I get a gas generator cover like yours?
would love to have one in my bedroom as I have asthema, but where I rent , they have the dumb and cheap crank-out windows.
If your movable pane is wide enough, you can have someone make a solid or glazed insert to go over the AC.
Now if they only made one with manual controls as the fancy electronic ones will be the first thing to fail rendering the unit useless..
How does this work with a window sill? Is there a max depth?
Question. When the unit reaches the desired temp does it cut off or just stay on in fan mode?? I have a Midea in my bedroom and it turns off when it reaches the desired temp which wakes me up in the middle of the night.
Ya, I can’t have complete quiet! I have to have some white noise! I learned, real quick, if I have to stay in a hotel, to bring a small portable fan or white noise maker! That way, I don’t hear every little noise going on next door or in the hallway, unless the other people are being loud!
take it off “Auto” and leave it set on “Cool”.
on Auto it cycles on/off according to the temperature setting. on Cool it just stays continuously on, without cycles.
Also labeled as "eco"mode.
What is your regular job? you sound like your an expert on everything. What are your qualifications?
None... just a local idiot.
@@HowTowithDoc🤣
Do you know how to fix the P1 code I emptied water from the side knob and pulled out little filter thing. Water came out that I collected in bucket the. put filter and cap back on back and still has P1 code HELP!!!!
I bought a refurbished one and ever since I installed it I’ve been having itchy eyes every when I go to sleep and put the ac on, what could be wrong with the ac? It only been 1 months 😢 does it has molds? If yes how do I clean it
Yes It has mold and other allergens in it. I use a steam cleaner as well as bleach to clean my unit out.
Doc where do you buy your hats? Love them.
Yes, I would like to know too!
thanks for the video. Surprisingly, the 8300 BTU one is actually about $30 cheaper than the 6100 BTU.
Do you happen to know the current draw for the two?
thanks.
Correct... I do not know the amps
We bought one as well and it is really quiet. My question is I get water in the trough under the fan blades and when outside its you can really hear the water splashing. What did I do wrong? I likely will reach out to the supplier, but thanks in case you know.
That's actually normal for most AC units but there is a plug that can be pulled out or I have drilled a hole CAREFULLY on the bottom of some that don't offer the plug option.
@@HowTowithDoc Thanks Doc
You want that water splashing on the fintubes
The only midea air conditioners I can find are the inverted ones not the u shaped ones. Where do I get one at?
The link to Amazon does not work😭
Could you use this with a sliding window horizontal.
Don't think so
*I'm thinking, you might be able to! The benefit of the design is, the noise is placed outside of your house, while you retain the view from most of the window! But you'd have to make somekind of solid or transparent insert/seal from the top of the A/C unit, to the top of the window frame, to make it work! Heck, call GE, see what they say!...*
If the opening is wide enough, Make a filler insert to go above it.
We have the 8000 btu, but when it cycles on, it vibrates enough to wake us. Any suggestions? It’s two weeks old
Make sure it’s level & firmly fastened.
Make sure to use foam weather stripping around the unit. It's mostly there to seal around the window unit, but it will help with vibration. If the air conditioner is old, the rubber pads under the compressor may be dried up and rotten. I actually just used silicone caulk where the pads were, and it did a world of difference. Silicone is also quite heat resistant. Maybe, they make replacement pads. I don't know.
The 8300 was actually $8 cheaper than the 6100 BTU model.
Yes.. saw that
If I had a small cabin or a shed I wonder if build an opening that's just for this.
Yes, you can easily do that.
how do these work with casement windows?
Not sure they would.
They don't
Is the movable sash opening wide enough? can you make a filler inset to go above the AC/
Too bad these won't work as my wall is too thick. 2x6 walls with brick and stone sill plus interior trim sill pushes beyond the 13.75" limit.
I will hve to measure my window because I think it would be to wide for the unit. So the limit is 13.75 inches
If the opening is tall enough, make a filler to go under the AC.
Awesome video! Quick question, it says max window width is 40 inches. Any idea why? It looks like I could just make bigger foam pieces for a wider window?
Not really sure. I'm assuming you COULD do that.
It has to do with provider gap filler foam. You will have to buy more for wider windows
Get to it my man
Right away sir...
I heard you say, this window unit has a pump on it, that pumps condensation out. Does that mean it doesn’t cause a lot of humidity in the house? I have 1 regular window unit & 2 portable a/c units. They cause it to be a little too humid in the house. I need something that cuts down on the humidity. Will the U shaped window unit do that?
Wondering the same thing
How is the filming of this video so smooth? Normally, people bounce the camera around, which makes me sick. When you were outside, the unit seemed a bit loud. Would you say it is?
It's "normal" outside... that's the point. inside is VERY quiet.
I’m wondering how much money you save off your monthly bill, by not conditioning the rest of the house at night?
I’m thinking of getting one of these for my master, which is upstairs on a 2 story with hardiboard siding. I’m concerned about the drip down the house and how in the world I’ll get it tightened up that far up, as I don’t have a ladder that will go that far up. What’s the drainage like? Maintenance? Possible to tighten it by leaning out the window?
It can all be done from inside the house... we have no "drip run down"
It will have pump to move the condensate to the outside condenser. The fan will sling the water onto the fintubes to evaporate.There will be an overflow drain.
Is that your lake? You have your very own lake?
I bought one today, will install tomorrow!
You gonna install a lake? 😝
You know a guy lives where its hot outdoors when he says 67 is cold in a bedroom. I live in Kentucky and keep my wondow unit set on 62 when i sleep during the summer, the room dips to upper 50s during cold weather
I find that 78 deg. f. is the right temp to sleep. 'T" shirt and a sheet.
I heard some water from outside fan, how to fix
Almost all ac units have a "drip hole" that comes standard plugged. You can remove the plug which is on the bottom outside. We had to drill a hole in an OLD unit that was not a GE.
Hi question I have walls that are 2"x 6" will this work with 6 inch walls ?
I have one installed in my brick ranch. The Window sills are very wide with the brick and wall and it fits!
Any feedback security wise on the window / ac unit
They come with a window block that prevents the window from opening from the outside. But if a thief wants your stuff they can just break in…
I have the 8000 BTU one and my main complaint is that you constantly have to keep an eye on the quality of the water and keep it drained so it doesn't grow and mildew so it doesn't clog up the pump. You can't just turn it off and let the water sit for a few days.
So many bad reviews on amazon and other sites that sell them though. Really want one but iind of worried about it even though there are an equal amount of good reviews.
Are the display lights supposed to stay on when the unit is running? Mine go out after about 10 or 15 seconds.
Mine go out too..
@@nikij.6058 yes, it seems that is normal. Thanks for the reply
What brand is it, I keep watching and so much endorsment but I still don’t know the brand
General Electric. Best Buy has the 8300 btu unit for $397.
Hi, I just bought 1, it's 10,000 btu, great, but the water leakage is coming in my apartment instead of outside. What do I do?
If you have a level, sit it on top and make sure it's tilted slightly down away from the window. If perfectly level or tilted the wrong way the condensation will flow towards the house. The instructions should cover how much tilt is needed. If that's okay, may need to see if the drain hole is plugged up. Good luck with it.
My problem is I need it in a sun room and the window is 12” from floor to window sill. I have nobody to install a regular window unit and I figure I can install one of these units. I’m needing the 12000 btu one. Any suggestions?
*I've had the 10300 for about six weeks. Its been working like a charm!* The setup and installation is amazingly straightforward. *Just make sure you measure your widow correctly to ensure that these units will fit!* Don't make my mistake! *I watchied the GE installation video* (done with the smaller units) *and tried to (on my larger 10000 unit) extend the sections by myself,* I actually pulled it out/off of it's track ! *Was able to get it back in place in 5 seconds once I realized what I'd done,* but I suspect a little more force and I may have broken it! *Point being, on the big units, the* *"Extension" as well as "The Lift and Placement" is definitely a two man job!*
Build up a support to raise the bottom. Double 2 by 10s ?
Is this just an A/C or is actually an A/C and heat pump?
AC
I can barely pickup the box. did you need help to install it? I dont have anyone to help me.
I installed myself, but had help carrying the box.
What size unit do you have!? *We bought a 10300 which is quite heavy. So 5-10 minutes of the 1hr install definitely requires 2 people!* The rest, cutting foam and sealing the window can be done by one....
Call your local fire dept/ youth center/ church. Offer $20 to someone for a few minutes work. They will likly do it for free.
what i want to know is where do you live its beautiful!!
what happened to your lawn ? Looks bad.
Why a generator? Why not solar panels with a battery stack and a grid independent function? Yeah, it costs 5 times more, but the panels will always supply power and reduce the energy bill. Free air conditioning during the day....
We have all including a 5 stack EcoFlo
What is the cost of this a/c unit? Also didnt mean to sound like You you were not knowlegeable. You must be a professional product reviewer or a retired person with things to keep you busy.
THERE JUST NOT BIG ENOUGH. I TRIED ONE OF THESE AND IT DIDNT DO WHAT HES SAYING. I RETURNED IT
don't we call these saddle style, where U shape are the others that face up and are rather dumb design.
This is a saddle type not a u shape!!!
U shape sux. Same as a standard but twice as much.
Don't buy u shape .
question why do some of them say inverter on the GE unit
Found this: Once the room is cool , an inverter air conditioner lowers the speed of the motor to save energy and maintain the desired temperature.
An inverter raises and lowers the cycles /pluses of the electric current ( 60 is standard ) to vary the speed of the motor. Maybe between 40 and 90 cycles a second. This allows the fluid output of the compressor to vary and raise or lower the rate of cooling.
I was thinking of one of those for my guest house . By the way love your house I see they sell one that does heat or air . I keep my air on 77 in the summer because my house is super insulated but problem is bedroom get colder than the house even in the winter it is colder so not good then . My house is 2440 sq. ft ranch with R 60 insulation Now want to ask where you got that kitchenet set with the steenless steel top with sink . I made mine for my guest house shed but love yours
I bought a refurbished one and ever since I installed it I’ve been having itchy eyes every when I go to sleep and put the ac on, what could be wrong with the ac? It only been 1 months 😢 does it has molds? If yes how do I clean it
what brand did you buy ? I’ve been reading a lot of complaints about Mold people are saying that mold is actually growing in the fan, Midea brand