I have the 23500 btu dual inverter window air conditioner.Lovin it.Paid $650 on Amazon.Cools my entire double wide very well with a few well placed fans.Extremely quiet on low and medium fan speeds,slightly louder on high.I run mine at 73 degrees on eco mode in 95 degree Ohio weather,and it cools great.Mine replaced a working Kenmore Elite 24k btu window unit.The LG is much quieter,cools better,and I will find out shortly if it has saved on my bill.Not hearing the compressor constantly turn on and off is worth it on its own.The directions said to leave the drain plug in place,which I have done.I can hear water sloshing occasionally,which doesnt bother me.Mine runs on its own dedicated 20 amp circuit,which I had installed for the Kenmore.I am very happy with it.
greatest video I've ever seen. I'm a Floridian living in Oregon now, never had to buy a window unit in an apartment before. You've saved me from some scorching 90 degree days as we move into summer. Thanks x1000000. Think I got one of the last 12000 BTU units before Amazon sold out.
Thank you for showing the graph on how much money you have saved. All of the other reviewers never do that. One problem I see is that they do not last long so you lose all the money saving in having to buy another AC after it breaks in less than 4 years. Regular AC'a lasts for at least 8 years.
Did i just read you saying that dual inverter type window units Do Not Last As Long as old-school window air conditioners??? I would love for you to be wrong about that. Have the new dual inverter types been on the market long enough to even know that for sure? Please show me some data before i buy one. Thanks
Thank you! That will be my next one. QUIET is important to me, and the dual inverter keeps it very quiet in lower settings. might buy it now, or at the end of the year when prices drop, but then it's sitting here for 7 months.
i've had this unit for about 2 years now. a few weeks ago it has this constant chirping noise. almost sounds like a cricket. happens in cool mode and fan only mode. cant for the life of me figure out what to do but the sound is driving me nuts. cant find anything online
Open the casing by removing the screws and see what could possibly be creating that sound inside. At the same time, clean the dirt and debris with a vacuum cleaner or better a shop vac with the crevice attachment. I sell used ACs and frequently clean the inside and outside of the unit. You wouldn't believe how much hardened gunk that accumulates in the coils of the condenser and evaporator coils. The ACs usually run and cool so much better. ACs can last 10 to 20 years with frequent cleaning after summer ends. Your cricket sound could be solved as simple as just looking inside and running the power to see where the sound is coming from. Sometimes rattling sounds happen with how the AC sits on the window. So minor adjustments are needed like cushioning a soft fabric or sponge on the window track to soften vibrations when the AC is running. Good Luck.
I have this unit in a living room with an open floor plan to the kitchen and dining room and very impressed. Its so quiet with the slow start. Would recommend.
What is the power consumption in watts? Also, when its running half capacity or low capacity cooling, how many btu do you think it puts out relatively, half, 3/4 ??? I suspect these units are higher efficiency in cop or btu per watt because the compressors are working at lower frictional speed, so lower loss square law, lower blowby, and also lower heat in the motor windings. THe damn ac units ive always dealt with run at a burning temperature 150c on the physical compressor which is shite for efficiency.
I'm debating on getting one of these, an 8000 BTU. I was so happy to hear you say that you, like me, have no use for the "smart features"! When I buy one, is all that stuff turned off by default and I can just use the remote - as i've done forever? Thanks. I'm an old country boy as well :) And you are all but certain that these dual converter types cool as well or better than the traditional ones we grew up with? Oh and since the vents are not covering the front filter (that solid panel is different) ....i'm guessing the vents that pull out the room air are at the bottom - does your filter get dirty evenly? Thanks again!
Yes, the filter is evenly dirty. I don't think the new ones are any cooler than the old ones, just more efficient and quieter. The old units, even central units from the 90's and back would run forever. They don't build stuff like that any more. Engineered obsolescence, even with automobiles.
@@ScoutHomestead2869 I know that's right - autos and pretty much designed to keep us in buy it now mode. I think there's a real competition among manufacturers to get that failure date timed with the warranty expiry :) If we truly wanted to 'make America great again' - let's start there! Hey thanks for the video; good job that. You come across very well.
In 5 months it paid for itself. My 5 ton ac in a double wide has ceiling vents. The most inefficient dirty system at it’s best. Then I changed out the electric stove for a propane. Maybe fill it once a year less than $200 . Electric bill was cut by about 60 percent. It’s quieter than the central unit, cleaner, and keeps the whole house comfortable in 98 degree Florida. Learning how to use energy saving mode to get my bill under $100 a month.
We have had ours a yr now. Now it keeps saying ch 02 and saying it's out of freon. U have to get a kit to recharge it. Because it has no recharge on when u get it. For a yr it worked great. Now nothing but a headache. And can not find any one that works on them
Hi! I wanted to ask if this unit came with side panels to cover the extra space! and did you know the dimensions? Just to confirm I'm looking at the same one
@@ScoutHomestead2869 Oh sorry wrong video. This LG I can still get for 150. They said they've had it since 2020 original owners, getting rid of because got central air. Said no pets or smoking and no icing issues.
Thanks for the video. I just bought one yesterday. Wanted to ask if you have cold winters there and what do you do to insulate it over the winter? I live up in Canada and it goes down to -40c. It would be a hassle to remove it every winter!
It gets down in the single digits occasionally but I just close the drapes over it. You will probably need to insulate somehow. I agree it would be a pain to remove.
@@ScoutHomestead2869 Ah you’re very fortunate! I’m actually installing it in a sliding window- not a sash window like yours, so I’m going to have to build a plywood frame for the space above the unit as well as frame for the unit itself- so I can screw everything in securely. I’ll glue foam insulation to the plywood and seal everything up good. If I can mount it so the front face is flush with the window frame, I think I’ll just install plastic over the entire window in fall. This thing is a heavy beast! Oh the joys of Canadian winters 😩
I have same one it's about 3-4 yrs old as it began acting up on ly cooling intermittently room got warm I cleaned the condenser AND EVAP on front still wasn't performing well until a storm went thru cooled down outside then it began cooling as it runs non stop should be able to easily cool a 179 sq ft living room (chart says capable of cooling 700 sqft'NOPE' ) but not so much might have to do away with this unit and find a older unit like I had at my old place it performed WAY better than this POS.
Excellent, complete discussion of the LG Dual Inverter AC. I just bought one - Thanks
Thanks. I hope it serves you well.
I have the 23500 btu dual inverter window air conditioner.Lovin it.Paid $650 on Amazon.Cools my entire double wide very well with a few well placed fans.Extremely quiet on low and medium fan speeds,slightly louder on high.I run mine at 73 degrees on eco mode in 95 degree Ohio weather,and it cools great.Mine replaced a working Kenmore Elite 24k btu window unit.The LG is much quieter,cools better,and I will find out shortly if it has saved on my bill.Not hearing the compressor constantly turn on and off is worth it on its own.The directions said to leave the drain plug in place,which I have done.I can hear water sloshing occasionally,which doesnt bother me.Mine runs on its own dedicated 20 amp circuit,which I had installed for the Kenmore.I am very happy with it.
greatest video I've ever seen. I'm a Floridian living in Oregon now, never had to buy a window unit in an apartment before. You've saved me from some scorching 90 degree days as we move into summer. Thanks x1000000. Think I got one of the last 12000 BTU units before Amazon sold out.
Nominate it for an Academy Award! Just kidding, but I'm sure glad it helped you! They really are great units.
Great video! Do you mind posting a video showing the supports you put to hold the outside of the unit?
Thank you for showing the graph on how much money you have saved. All of the other reviewers never do that. One problem I see is that they do not last long so you lose all the money saving in having to buy another AC after it breaks in less than 4 years. Regular AC'a lasts for at least 8 years.
You are welcome.
Did i just read you saying that dual inverter type window units Do Not Last As Long as old-school window air conditioners??? I would love for you to be wrong about that. Have the new dual inverter types been on the market long enough to even know that for sure? Please show me some data before i buy one. Thanks
Thank you! That will be my next one. QUIET is important to me, and the dual inverter keeps it very quiet in lower settings. might buy it now, or at the end of the year when prices drop, but then it's sitting here for 7 months.
I have this in 12,000BTU. I've had it about a month so i cant speak on its longevity yet. However, ifs the best AC ive ever owned.
i've had this unit for about 2 years now. a few weeks ago it has this constant chirping noise. almost sounds like a cricket. happens in cool mode and fan only mode. cant for the life of me figure out what to do but the sound is driving me nuts. cant find anything online
Open the casing by removing the screws and see what could possibly be creating that sound inside. At the same time, clean the dirt and debris with a vacuum cleaner or better a shop vac with the crevice attachment. I sell used ACs and frequently clean the inside and outside of the unit. You wouldn't believe how much hardened gunk that accumulates in the coils of the condenser and evaporator coils. The ACs usually run and cool so much better. ACs can last 10 to 20 years with frequent cleaning after summer ends. Your cricket sound could be solved as simple as just looking inside and running the power to see where the sound is coming from. Sometimes rattling sounds happen with how the AC sits on the window. So minor adjustments are needed like cushioning a soft fabric or sponge on the window track to soften vibrations when the AC is running. Good Luck.
@heyoou mines started showing ch 21 error & shutting off ...please respond back?
Thank you for your videos, much appreciated.
You are very welcome. Hope it helps you.
I have this unit in a living room with an open floor plan to the kitchen and dining room and very impressed. Its so quiet with the slow start.
Would recommend.
Great to hear!
I heard there is a whine mode on these LG dual inverters. Do you hear a whine noise when up close? plan to get a 10,000 btu for my small bedroom.
I have the 10,000btu and don't hear any whine.
Thanks for review whats the exact measurement width with vs without window case
What is the power consumption in watts? Also, when its running half capacity or low capacity cooling, how many btu do you think it puts out relatively, half, 3/4 ???
I suspect these units are higher efficiency in cop or btu per watt because the compressors are working at lower frictional speed, so lower loss square law, lower blowby, and also lower heat in the motor windings.
THe damn ac units ive always dealt with run at a burning temperature 150c on the physical compressor which is shite for efficiency.
I'm debating on getting one of these, an 8000 BTU. I was so happy to hear you say that you, like me, have no use for the "smart features"!
When I buy one, is all that stuff turned off by default and I can just use the remote - as i've done forever? Thanks. I'm an old country boy as well :)
And you are all but certain that these dual converter types cool as well or better than the traditional ones we grew up with? Oh and since the vents are not covering the front filter (that solid panel is different) ....i'm guessing the vents that pull out the room air are at the bottom - does your filter get dirty evenly?
Thanks again!
Yes, the filter is evenly dirty. I don't think the new ones are any cooler than the old ones, just more efficient and quieter. The old units, even central units from the 90's and back would run forever. They don't build stuff like that any more. Engineered obsolescence, even with automobiles.
@@ScoutHomestead2869 I know that's right - autos and pretty much designed to keep us in buy it now mode. I think there's a real competition among manufacturers to get that failure date timed with the warranty expiry :)
If we truly wanted to 'make America great again' - let's start there!
Hey thanks for the video; good job that. You come across very well.
In 5 months it paid for itself. My 5 ton ac in a double wide has ceiling vents. The most inefficient dirty system at it’s best. Then I changed out the electric stove for a propane. Maybe fill it once a year less than $200 . Electric bill was cut by about 60 percent. It’s quieter than the central unit, cleaner, and keeps the whole house comfortable in 98 degree Florida. Learning how to use energy saving mode to get my bill under $100 a month.
I'm glad to hear it! Every dollar saved is a dollar earned.
I have a LG 14000 window unit it just started not cooling its not even a year old
I have the same problem. It just started about 3 hrs ago.
No, say it isn't true!
We have had ours a yr now. Now it keeps saying ch 02 and saying it's out of freon. U have to get a kit to recharge it. Because it has no recharge on when u get it. For a yr it worked great. Now nothing but a headache. And can not find any one that works on them
I'm sorry to hear that. Hope you are able to get it sorted out.
what size breaker? dual 30amp?
Lol no. I have it on a 20 amp and it's fine.
Very helpful. Thanks much
You're welcome!
Did u ever get the chance to remove the drain plug on the bottom part of the unit? or did u just leave it on?
I removed it.
Hi! I wanted to ask if this unit came with side panels to cover the extra space! and did you know the dimensions? Just to confirm I'm looking at the same one
I’m also curious about this
Yes - if you look at his installation video, it shows the curtains and how they fit.
Thank you.Great video.
Glad it helped you!
I have the the LG and the Midea, and the LG is 1/3 bigger and heavier. Seems to cool my large living room more effortlessly
is the 14k LG so much better than the 12k Midea U?
Also thinking the same thing so hard to find someone that can answer this lol@brokeassbot
Would you recommend buying a used one for 150?
That would be a good deal if it works fine.
@@ScoutHomestead2869 Unfortunately they moved out of state and took it with them. :(
@@ScoutHomestead2869 Oh sorry wrong video. This LG I can still get for 150. They said they've had it since 2020 original owners, getting rid of because got central air. Said no pets or smoking and no icing issues.
@@The2Coolest2 I would say if they guarantee it works it would be a good deal at 150. It will cool a large area.
@@ScoutHomestead2869 They sent me video of it on and with a thermometer read 57F when they set it to 60 :)
What about water drainage. Did you leave the cap on or off? I used a bucket to catch the water on my old a/c. Thanks for the videos.
Yes, plug out.
for me this unit only worked for 3 years would no buy again brought mine at homedeot 2020
Hate to hear that. They are very expensive units.
And here i am, trying to get excited about these. So did you just go back to a traditional style ac?
Thanks for the video. I just bought one yesterday. Wanted to ask if you have cold winters there and what do you do to insulate it over the winter? I live up in Canada and it goes down to -40c. It would be a hassle to remove it every winter!
It gets down in the single digits occasionally but I just close the drapes over it. You will probably need to insulate somehow. I agree it would be a pain to remove.
@@ScoutHomestead2869 Ah you’re very fortunate! I’m actually installing it in a sliding window- not a sash window like yours, so I’m going to have to build a plywood frame for the space above the unit as well as frame for the unit itself- so I can screw everything in securely. I’ll glue foam insulation to the plywood and seal everything up good.
If I can mount it so the front face is flush with the window frame, I think I’ll just install plastic over the entire window in fall. This thing is a heavy beast! Oh the joys of Canadian winters 😩
Just ordered this baby!! The 12000 btu Midea IU shaped ac will not fit my window correctly so it’s going back!!
I have same one it's about 3-4 yrs old as it began acting up on ly cooling intermittently room got warm I cleaned the condenser AND EVAP on front still wasn't performing well until a storm went thru cooled down outside then it began cooling as it runs non stop should be able to easily cool a 179 sq ft living room (chart says capable of cooling 700 sqft'NOPE' ) but not so much might have to do away with this unit and find a older unit like I had at my old place it performed WAY better than this POS.
Sorry you are having trouble.
Have the same problem. Bought mine in 2020. It’s gotten significantly weaker
HOW YOU GONNA DO A REVIEW WITHOUT TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON 🤨 PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW HOW LOUD IT IT 🙄
See the lights on the unit? It is running.
hey bud, it was running!!! SMFH