Thank you for the helpful photos! Midea sure did make this a bit time consuming to properly clean -> I'm gonna have to undo that fan housing so i can access the fan AND the back part of the evaporator in order to properly clean the mold that accumulated after a few month. Here's hoping I don't break the thing!
Can you do a test and see if the dongle being unplugged lets the AC boot up from being turned off/unplugged? I am considering buying one of these ACs but want it un-smartified. If it does turn on, what happens when you hold the AP button?
is that high pitch whine normal? mine has it and other's say it shouldn't nor is it present in other videos. Ran it for two hours and its still there plus, you can hear it inside.
Let's vote for this guy doing all "hardware" videos on youtube. Finally someone who is detailed and informed. Compare this to what you normally see here. -- EXCELLENT
Thanks again for your teardown. I've managed to get this unit running on 320vdc. Excited to install it in the Sprinter. Also thanks to your commenter who let me know it could be done.
I just installed one yesterday. It's so nice. The window unit I had in before was around 80db and was just so loud. Even on high fan this one is only at 50db. Such an awesome unit so far.
Great Technical review! Thanks for all of the details regarding why this unit is superior to traditional window units. It's a lot more aesthetically pleasing to boot!
I have the 8000 BTU Model and I gotta say knowing HOW Midea made it so efficient, and quiet is awesome. Thanks for letting us see the magic behind this amazing Unit. You gained my subscription for sure. Take care. 👍👍
This is a great in-depth review! Me being an IT I like to take things apart and see how they run inside, just like a computer, but me also being a consumer and it being extremely hot in Virginia I just ordered one of these off of Amazon and it should be in this weekend so I was interested to see how they made this design work and it’s pretty cool.
Great video on this u shape ac unit. Nice break down explanation on compressor and single shaft driven motors which many people don't know. The fact that these two parts are separated gives it better ac process. FYI: This unit does not have water drainage problems like new saddle Clearview units. ❤❤Enjoy your AC❤❤
Just installed mine yesterday. Pitched roof, 3rd floor. Only 3 inches of space below the window. Modified the sill to lift the unit 4 inches to accommodate the bracket angle support. This thing is whisper quiet and no clunking sounds. Measured 45°F breeze coming off it on high. The install is different but the unit with it's platform bracket is amazing. This video makes me happy i invested in this. 👍
Bought two last summer,. One for a Bedroom 12x14 and one for the room above our garage 12x24. Both have worked flawlessly, Whisper quiet, Great app. Liked the brand so much, we just purchased a Midea fridge.
Hey this was awesome! It reminds me of the boltr tool reviews that the AVE channel used to do. Im looking at buying one of these units for an upstairs that tends to get way too hot during the summer but doesn’t have enough floor space for a mini split system. I honestly was already sold but this review is icing on the cake. Thank you for taking the time.
Mine comes Saturday for my converted shed. I have a mr cool mini split in my tiny house and I love it. Was gonna buy one for the shed but this is 1/5th the cost. Thank you for this video
Awesome review! I just got one for my office and I'm so impressed with how quiet and effective it is. Was hoping to see how it works and you did just that!
I purchased this A/C in April. Very happy thus far. Loved learning even more about it from you. You might mention, and/or pull out the removable/washable filter located in the front section of the unit. For me, this feature was in my top 5 must haves and in my research, I found that many window units don't give you this capability.
i just saw this beautiful design yesterday on one of the stores.... I stay in Gcc where temps peak at 113f to 115f let's see how is the Durability of these UNITS. Just beautiful and simple Innovation. Midea will be taking a HUGE MARKET if there are no issues. As I saw from your Video I don't see any issues in maintaining the front can be washed with a Karcher or any washing system. I have 7 Window units at home I will give it a try with 1 unit. If all goes well We have a Winner here.
My wife purchased two of these for our Arizona home last week. One for use, and the other as a back up unit. I work up in the Chicagoland area and wasn't there for the install. My wife and sister in law installed the unit in our master bed room and my wife is in love with it. Very quiet and extremely effective while allowing for the near shut down of the two household units. Our master bedroom suite is quite large and she spends most of her time in there anyway with minimal need to run the house units. So, money will be saved on utility bills immediately.
Funny enough you have videos of the other "quiet" A/C unit from Heir of their "Serenity" series. I was just about to purchase that one until i saw that not only was this Midea one was quieter, its actually quite a bit cheaper AND has a higher BTU rating! Placed my order today, cant wait to get it so i can finally retire my 8 year old KACHUNK-ing 5000 BTU unit. Absolutely could not sleep with that one on in my bedroom. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for posting this! I was planning on picking one up and taking it apart and you beat me to it. I'm going to cut the lines and make it a true compact mini split for my sprinter, recharge, extend the umbilicals, should be clean, efficient, and much better than a dometic!! Midea would kill it if they made something like this for the RV market. I installed a mini split in my 40ft 5th wheel and it changed my life. The 18k dual head Midea unit had double the cooling capability of my 2 Dometic rooftop "15.5k" ac units, and at full output it still only pulled 1900 watts, what a single dometic unit pulls. At 100+ degrees outside the 2 Dometic units would only keep the coach around 85-88 degrees. The Midea mini split will freeze us out, I keep it at 70 and has no issues at all maintaining thet temp even in 110 degree AZ summers.
I had the same idea. Splitting the unit in half and making it function like a split AC for a RV. Technically it should work , I have seen guys split window ac . I am waiting for someone to do it 😊. It should be easy two copper pipes and probably some wires.
n Miller 0 seconds ago Any idea how the thermostat works on this thing? I need a thermostat I can program, to use on a solar set up. I would like it to shut off at 72* then kick back on when Temp reaches 85; for example. So it doesn’t just run continuously. Would it be possible to wire in a digital thermostat to this unit?
I've got full central AC in my house, but I still just bought a unit for a room that is far from the thermostat and facing the afternoon sun, just because of how neat the design is. Was watching prices on Amazon and as March started turning into April they started selling out so I bought one and put it in today. It is indeed quiet and the install wasn't too bad. I'm impressed.
It's nice to see them revive the old Silent Knight air conditioner, Montgomery Ward sold them in the 70's. The evaporator was inside and the condenser was on the outside just like these "new" U style units. By keeping the main workhorse components outside the window the noise was greatly reduced. The new technology of the variable compressor really makes these rock. The mini split concept is a great idea. I've been looking into ideas for cooling my campervan project. Thanks for the great how to.
BEST REVIEW, HANDS DOWN. NICE TO SEE THE COVER OFF. FINALLY, A MINI SPLIT WITHOUT THE $3K INSTALL PRICE TAG (THEN ADD THE COST FOR THE MINI SPLIT). AGAIN, NICE JOB. THANKS.
Agreed! Also know that if you are willing to do some work and drill a hole in the wall, there are also DIY actual minisplits without the install cost! I just installed one of the Mr Cool DIY units is it is very, very nice. No vacuum pump needed, just a drill and a hole saw and some wrenches!
@@bigjoshlevine A FEW COMPANIES MAKE THE DIY CLAIM. I BELIEVE MR. COOL IS THE ONLY "REAL DIY" SPLIT. I LIVE FULL TIME IN A 36' TRAVEL TRAILER WITH 3 SLIDE OUTS AND WAS CONSIDERING A "PTAC" FOR A LONG TIME. THE ONLY INVERTER PTAC I SEE IS THIS: Friedrich PVH09K3FB, $1,599.00 (PRICEY). I ORDERED THE "DANBY" DAC080B6IWDB-6 ($339 + FREE SHIP. FROM COSTCO). I AM 99% CERTAIN IT IS A RE-BRANDED MIDEA. I LIKE THE IDEA OF THE HEAT PUMP ON THE PTAC (REVERSING VALVE). THE H/P IS EFFECTIVE DOWN TO +5°F AMBIENT TEMP. .......I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS! PTAC LINK: www.totalhomesupply.com/p/friedrich-pvh09k3fb-9000-btu-class-freshaire-series-with-inverter-technology-12-1-eer-ptac-air-conditioner-with-heat-pump-20-amp-230-volt?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_8mHBhClARIsABfFgphN_m1sinKWpU2GKoHGjKEwX9XLlCgOAWM8U5MscxIXnm5_OH2QznIaAn7vEALw_wcB
@@seymourscagnetti1413 I do not like the PTAC units- they are often loud! The DIY Mr Cool is very cool. They use these magic valves to keep the lines charged so you do not need to pump down... www.supplyhouse.com/Parker-Hannifin-5505-06B-08-3-8-ODS-5505-06B-08-Series-Female-Resealable-Quick-Connect-Coupling?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_8mHBhClARIsABfFgpj8t7HLiWe_cIuONgjm4F2k9m7GNZjakfyCROGO8k-WiM3qFHKT1ekaAsNHEALw_wcB
Hooray! I was a little skeptical given the branding (I'm not familiar with Midea or the alternate Danby - same unit) but seeing the inside actually proves that this is a solid appliance, well-designed and well-built. Thanks very much!
I know it's 2 yrs late by 2024, background: Midea and Danby are part of one huge international company. Not sure which originated this uChannel tech, but just looking at Danby video and instructions, you know they are cousins. Also, I think Danby had or has a factory in USA. That was what I read a year ago before I decided to buy.
That looks better than what I have on my house! I have ka-chunkers that make a ton of noise because they always blow at full speed, even if only one zone is calling for cooling.
You inspired me to upload a video tomorrow about my Midea Duo heat pumps. They look like they have a ton of similar parts on the inside. I wish they would make a heat pump version of the U shape design. The only issue with the Duo is that it stops heating when its below freezing despite having a fully functional defrost mode. They are pretty loud when they defrost though. I have managed to make them heat down to 10f outside by letting them suck a little more indoor air. It definitely makes a low pressure zone inside the house but its worth it to me as my only other heat source is a 200,000btu 70% efficiency low-pressure boiler. $$$
You are the only guy who took it apart! That's awesome. I noticed that it does well when it's dehumidifying. But as soon as I turn it back to fan mode, the humidity comes right back into the room, as if there was no drainage at all. And it doesn't have any drain hole. (it's tilted out so water wouldn't come back in) If the condensed water is used up in "super-cooling" the moisture shouldn't be back. This is baffling. I wish Midea had a drain hole that could be plugged for arid areas and opened for soggy areas.
The unit is meant to be slightly tilted towards the outside. Like this, I would think all of the condensate would flow though that channel to the outside pan and there would not be much left on the inside side to re-evaporate. I could think of some experiments that would pin this down, though!
@@bigjoshlevine When I installed it, I didn't have a level. But I did have an AA battery rolling about. After installing the support brace, I rolled the battery on it. Even if I rolled the battery inward toward the room from outside, the gravity would make it roll back out. So I know it's tilted out enough. I wonder if there is a smaller reservoir on the room side. Once that's filled, maybe only the overflow would go outside? Dry places like Arizona would need to preserve moisture inside. Since Midea U is the most popular unit now, your experiment could bring interest. I certainly would be interested!
@@LawyerPapa There is usually a gutter inside under the evaporator coil that catches the water as it drips down. This leads to a drain just like a drain in a roof gutter, and that leads to a channel, that leads to the try outside. So there really should not be any standing water inside, just droplets waiting to get big enough to make it out. I would not expect much if any water to condense in a place like arizona. For water to condense, the evaporator coil must be below the dew point of the inside air, and these coils typically run about 45F. They don't run any coiler because of the risk of going below 32F and forming ice and frost which would block airflow and potentially make things start to break.
If anyone is interested in running this thing efficiently from 12v, Amazon has 150w inverter modules that output the perfect voltage. QS-100. You'll need 2 of them and 8 high speed diodes. It was drawing 20-30A @12v with 50% load
that's awesome! finally some contemporary tech! it'd be even better to have a U unit that worked without blocking the window. (that one but flipped over)
Agreed! SoleusAir makes one. Here is the link... soleusair.com/index.php/2020/05/16/press-release-the-2020-winner-for-best-global-design-for-housewares-and-home-electrics-is-soleus-air/ It is a harder problem because walls can be much thicker than windows. Another interesting design that I have not seen would be completely flat with horizontal coils indoor and out. This could potentially be more efficient & confortable because of the upward air flow, but would require some creativity on the compressor placement. Maybe use a few of the soda-can sized ones in a row?
For those that are new to mini split, I've never seen any manufacture think outside the box. I've had this unit for a year now and I run it for 24/7. It is definitely 40% efficient and quiet than conventional window AC. I would never buy anything else but an smart inverter AC like this. Oh before I forget, great video of actually opening the unit lol. I can be wrong on the number, but if you run this at ECO mode, you are looking at 110watts power consumption.
Why all AC's don't come with inverter compressors is beyond me. Even in units that don't have a gap in them, they still make for a quieter, more efficient unit.
Love my 12,000 btu unit. Same size as the 8k but more powerful. Even looks small and physically is. Great design and company. My remote doesn't work though ...
I've seen 3 of them. All have the same error in 6 months EC07. Manual says it refrigerant leak but actually it's main board defective. Spend a day to find a part no luck. Midea said "we can shipp it in September".
I don’t know a ton about ACs but I’m an EE. Pretty crazy that this thing is revolutionary for having a few temp measurements and a basic little computer. I’ve been looking at this AC and I haven’t really seen anything better. Especially for $300 at costco. I watched another video and it looked like this thing pulled about 450W at max. Seems very reasonable. My dad never let me have AC as a kid and I can’t really put into words how excited I am to not be melting all summer.
I like the saddle desing better because less window space is blocked. what would be best way to protect control panel if the unit was instaelled backwards to act as a heat pump.
Happy to see this. I've had the 12,000 installed for a few weeks in hot weather. Took out an old conventional 10k. No comparison, the old 10 blew way more air on low than this one on high. I suspected there was one fan outside trying to blow air down through the bottom of the "U" but this vid proved me wrong, so there is an inside fan. Don't know why the flow is so weak, on Midea site many similar complaints in reviews, maybe it's the efficiency. Midea now makes a similar inverter AC but no U shape-MAW12HV1CWT, smart inverter with heat mode but conventional shape. I wonder if that has 2 fans.
i have this same problem. it's not entirely clear why the AC throttle cooling under certain conditions. but it's super frustrating. there's a guy who is working on a hack involving tricking the exterior air thermistor.
Have you figured out how to open the front and clean it up? I got mold issues on the front fans and don't know how to properly and efficiently clean it
Hey, very useful video. We just ran a whole summer of this AC and it accumulated water like nothing we've ever seen and we don't even live in a particularly humid area. We're lost about how to keep it clean inside. It's a bit of a dusty and corroded mess. Is there a relatively easy way to remove the components of the back part to clean properly?
This U shape air conditioner has caught my attention lately. I am planning to replace my old Kenmore unit at the bedroom with a quiet one. I really want to have this one at my bedroom, however since this is a new product I will wait until next summer hopefully to see more reviews on it before I make decision. Hopefully this product can be sold at store like PC Richard/Home Depot etc...in the near future. I need to look at the real thing before buying it.
Very interesting videos! I'm looking for a suitable air conditioner to use in my camper van (solar powered). Do you maybe know any options that are a) very efficient for smaller environments and b) if possible can be DC powered? The midea u-units seem to be very efficient, unfortunately, they don't sell them in Europe (where I'm based). I also saw your review of the zero breeze - there is a new one out already, but I'm not sure if it's better or even suitable... Seems to be very hard to find something for this purpose
Great video, thanks! We are really enjoying our new unit but another request for any information on disabling the annoying beep when you reset anything. It is way too loud. We have asked the manufacturer for a firmware update but no reply.
I already put mine back together, but I bet you could find the speaker pretty easily if you were willing to remove the cover. If so, you could either cut one of the leads, or probably even just put a piece of tape over the hole.
EDIT: Somehow this issue has resolved itself. No more tickety tickety sound. I don't understand how that's possible, but I'm happy. I hope it does not recur. Does no one else have the problem of a rattling, ticking, clicking, "playing card in bicycle spokes," "Wheel of Fortune" sound when the compressor is off and the interior fan is running? Tickety tickety tickety tickety. The sound does not change in frequency as the interior fan speed changes, so I do not believe the fan blades are contacting anything or that the squirrel cage is unbalanced. Oddly, the ticking does increase in frequency (not in pitch but rather rapidity) and fades away to inaudible as the compressor ramps up, and it remains inaudible for as long as the compressor is running. I am within an inch of loving this unit and raving about it to everyone I know, but this clicking sound is driving me bonkers, as it's easily louder and definitely more irritating than any other sounds the unit makes.
You've mentioned to people hoping to split the two halves for a variety of applications, mostly RV situations, and suggested it may be easier to buy all new parts and make someone specific. But this sounds more difficult for someone with zero experience no? Doesn't the MideaU control board have features you would struggle to replicate if making it yourself? It has IoT connectivity and multiple temp sensors and smarts for calculating the best power draw for the situation. I have finally found a tech willing to evac and refill for me and I'm narrowing in on doing this in my own vehicle, but still trying to fully grasp every option before I commit to this complicated route.
My media a/c unit won't power on. it was working find and then I heard a popping sound coming from the unit, some one tall me that it's maybe a blow fuse, any suggestions and how can I fix it.
I have two of them. 12k and I love them! I wish they used better plastic though and a humidity sensor. I connected them to Amazon Alexa so I can just set the temperature with my voice. Also, you can ask what is the temperature in your room because of the built-in sensor...
Is it possible to separate the inside unit from the outside unit as a DIY project? It would have to have a hose to the extend the refrigerant line. Would that be difficult? I don't know how AC works, is the refrigerant line a separate loop, not part of the compressor loop? thanks
I'm afraid to ask the manufacturer so maybe you can help: Do you think I can replace inverter compressor with a 12v inverter compressor and the logic board would still drive the 12V correctly?
I have one of these, it is buzzing loudly, and the buzz increases with fan speed. Of course it doesnt seem like they offer replacement parts and my warranty just expired.
Has anyone had any trouble with this AC tripping GFCI outlets? I installed this same mode on the rear door of my conversion van but everytime the compressor starts to kick on (or sometimes it just being plugged in) it trips the internal GFCI on my inverter. I can hook it up to a regular outlet from shore power or my generator just fine. I’m assuming it’s do to the high harmonics of the variable speed compressor? Can someone test theirs on a GFCI outlet if possible? Hoping the bumps didn’t mess anything up internally.
Now I'm really wishing you took the front apart as well lol. The whole inside of my unit has a bunch of black mold built up in only about 2-3 months :( I need to take it apart and clean it out.
e Channel 10 months ago Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now. e Channel 10 months ago Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now.
I can't find a tear down of the front of this unit anywhere online or UA-cam. Can you access the blower fan from removing the rear or the front of the interior unit?
e Channel 10 months ago Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now.
I wonder how difficult it would be to hack it to allow setting the compressor speed to anything within its supported range. A few of those units could then be a good option for those looking to make the A/C unit(s) follow solar production closely, reducing the battery capacity needed for buffering.
I don't think you would have to do much hacking - you could probably just control the setpoint temp over the Wifi using something like a RaspberryPi! Add something like a Sense.com power monitor and you should be able to pretty accurately match the load to the solar supply on the time scale of minutes to hours.
This looks like a pretty standard Midea unit. There exists some debugging tools for Midea air conditioners that can communicate with their split models and drive them, but I don't know if they will work for this. On 9000btu mini split, the compressor draws less than 200 W under its minimum speed, but there is a limitation on how low you can go, because the compressor has minimum RPM for oil lubrication.
We have had one of these for a while, and I love it, but it does let in smells and air from the outside into our living space. From what you saw is there a good way to make it more insulated to isolate the room from outside air?
I don't like the idea of having the control board in the external part of the unit, it makes it exposed to humidity, water and cold weather. Have you disassembled the internal part btw? Is there any potential room for the board?
Please can I see the video of how to open the front side because I have a key that been dropped inside where the cooler air come from Thank you so much
e Channel 10 months ago Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now.
LG has actually had fully inverter driven window AC units out for nearly two years now. Inverter-driven compressors and BLDC indoor/outdoor fan motors.
This is pretty cool. A concern with something like this is that it seems like closing the window on the unit wouldn't create as strong of a seal as closing the window on the window sill, potentially being less insulated. This is a problem with window AC units in general, but since this can be used to heat as well as cool, a lot of heat from your house could escape during the winter. They must have designed for this of course, but something like this might not be best for places that have cold winters.
Where did you get that this unit can heat as well? It does not seem to have that function... I understand it is a heat pump system, but it does not seem to allow for heating.
You probably should not need to. The condensate collects in a pan and the pipe with hot gas runs along the bottom of this pan. That heat should help the water evaporate. This also helps with the efficiency of the unit since the evaporating water significantly desuperheats hot gas.
Great video and I was curious if you think its possible to get a heat pump in one of these window units with this design. I've been searching for a window unit that also heats but they are just heating elements and the ones that say they have heat pumps only heat above 40F. I've currently got a mini split that I installed and I'm running it off a solar setup with a battery back up. It would definitely be a lot easier to just slap one of these in a window if they can actually get heat in them.
Yes, it would be straightforward for Media to make a version of this unit that could also provide heat, but it would necessarily be more expensive so for this first iteration they were aiming for a low price price point - and that strategy seems to have paid off for them. They have shown a larger unit that includes heat at HVAC shows, but no world on when it will make it to retail. Note than you can always just install this unit backwards in a window and it will heat the inside - just make sure it does not rain on it and that the outdoor temp is not low enough that you could get ice on the outdoor coils!
Josh, do you have any tips on how we can open the front cover so we can clean the blower vents? Our unit has been great, but after not being used for the summer there's some mold or dust in there we don't want to be breathing!
Here is a visual guide to taking the indoor side to bits. The hardest part is unsnapping the plastic snaps that hold the clamshell together. I used a pair of flathead screwdrivers, but there is probably a better way. photos.app.goo.gl/HkgipAV39j8BWXWm7
That could be on of the parts it´s like when you hear a releay whistle or you hear an Old tv. Around your mid 20ies Humans experiance a lose in the Frequency band they hear. Usaly from around 28. I think i´m more impressed that his Audio equipment pics it up, it speaks for some quality.
It's a byproduct of inverter compressors. I have an LG Inverter Window AC. I am completely impressed with it but was very interested in seeing how this unit faired. From what I can tell it seems they are almost on the same level. Only this one takes it a step further by having the compressor on the outside vs the LG which is still one whole unit but still manages to be very quiet. These new units blow away the traditional window AC's out of the water.
Yeah... The whining/squeal is a bit frustrating. I notice he mentioned there's a blanket for the compressor that likely comes equipped but mine doesn't have that :(
Question: Would this create a vaccum pulling outside or other room air in? My window or worse portable units seem to pull in air from elsewhere. This might be a better solution than a traditional mini-split in my current situation. Thank you for taking the time to make and share the video.
Do these just drain the water like most units or does the fan sling it on the coils for cooling? Also any issues with rust or do the units stay pretty clean?
Here is a photo journal of taking apart the inside half of this same model...
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now split it in half! 😁😁😁
Thank you for the helpful photos! Midea sure did make this a bit time consuming to properly clean -> I'm gonna have to undo that fan housing so i can access the fan AND the back part of the evaporator in order to properly clean the mold that accumulated after a few month. Here's hoping I don't break the thing!
Can you do a test and see if the dongle being unplugged lets the AC boot up from being turned off/unplugged? I am considering buying one of these ACs but want it un-smartified. If it does turn on, what happens when you hold the AP button?
is that high pitch whine normal? mine has it and other's say it shouldn't nor is it present in other videos. Ran it for two hours and its still there plus, you can hear it inside.
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Cut anything in half for any reason
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Let's vote for this guy doing all "hardware" videos on youtube. Finally someone who is detailed and informed. Compare this to what you normally see here. -- EXCELLENT
Thanks again for your teardown. I've managed to get this unit running on 320vdc. Excited to install it in the Sprinter. Also thanks to your commenter who let me know it could be done.
I just installed one yesterday. It's so nice. The window unit I had in before was around 80db and was just so loud. Even on high fan this one is only at 50db. Such an awesome unit so far.
Does it act as a heater in winter?
Thanks for sharing and creating this video. Your angle to provide a technical dissection review was exactly what I sought. Thanks for your work!
Great Technical review! Thanks for all of the details regarding why this unit is superior to traditional window units. It's a lot more aesthetically pleasing to boot!
I have the 8000 BTU Model and I gotta say knowing HOW Midea made it so efficient, and quiet is awesome. Thanks for letting us see the magic behind this amazing Unit. You gained my subscription for sure. Take care. 👍👍
This is a great in-depth review! Me being an IT I like to take things apart and see how they run inside, just like a computer, but me also being a consumer and it being extremely hot in Virginia I just ordered one of these off of Amazon and it should be in this weekend so I was interested to see how they made this design work and it’s pretty cool.
Great video on this u shape ac unit. Nice break down explanation on compressor and single shaft driven motors which many people don't know. The fact that these two parts are separated gives it better ac process.
FYI: This unit does not have water drainage problems like new saddle Clearview units.
❤❤Enjoy your AC❤❤
Just installed mine yesterday. Pitched roof, 3rd floor. Only 3 inches of space below the window. Modified the sill to lift the unit 4 inches to accommodate the bracket angle support. This thing is whisper quiet and no clunking sounds. Measured 45°F breeze coming off it on high. The install is different but the unit with it's platform bracket is amazing. This video makes me happy i invested in this. 👍
Have one, acts like the mini split I had at house. NO NOISE, and dehumidify feature,, I see all the time. Def a mini for your window. Love it.
Bought two last summer,. One for a Bedroom 12x14 and one for the room above our garage 12x24. Both have worked flawlessly, Whisper quiet, Great app. Liked the brand so much, we just purchased a Midea fridge.
Hey this was awesome! It reminds me of the boltr tool reviews that the AVE channel used to do. Im looking at buying one of these units for an upstairs that tends to get way too hot during the summer but doesn’t have enough floor space for a mini split system. I honestly was already sold but this review is icing on the cake. Thank you for taking the time.
Mine comes Saturday for my converted shed. I have a mr cool mini split in my tiny house and I love it. Was gonna buy one for the shed but this is 1/5th the cost. Thank you for this video
Awesome review! I just got one for my office and I'm so impressed with how quiet and effective it is. Was hoping to see how it works and you did just that!
I purchased this A/C in April. Very happy thus far. Loved learning even more about it from you. You might mention, and/or pull out the removable/washable filter located in the front section of the unit. For me, this feature was in my top 5 must haves and in my research, I found that many window units don't give you this capability.
In my case tho on high power it's not even comparable to my older unit on low. It's too weak that's part of why it's so quiet
i just saw this beautiful design yesterday on one of the stores.... I stay in Gcc where temps peak at 113f to 115f let's see how is the Durability of these UNITS. Just beautiful and simple Innovation. Midea will be taking a HUGE MARKET if there are no issues.
As I saw from your Video I don't see any issues in maintaining the front can be washed with a Karcher or any washing system. I have 7 Window units at home I will give it a try with 1 unit. If all goes well We have a Winner here.
My wife purchased two of these for our Arizona home last week. One for use, and the other as a back up unit. I work up in the Chicagoland area and wasn't there for the install. My wife and sister in law installed the unit in our master bed room and my wife is in love with it. Very quiet and extremely effective while allowing for the near shut down of the two household units. Our master bedroom suite is quite large and she spends most of her time in there anyway with minimal need to run the house units. So, money will be saved on utility bills immediately.
Funny enough you have videos of the other "quiet" A/C unit from Heir of their "Serenity" series. I was just about to purchase that one until i saw that not only was this Midea one was quieter, its actually quite a bit cheaper AND has a higher BTU rating! Placed my order today, cant wait to get it so i can finally retire my 8 year old KACHUNK-ing 5000 BTU unit. Absolutely could not sleep with that one on in my bedroom. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for posting this! I was planning on picking one up and taking it apart and you beat me to it. I'm going to cut the lines and make it a true compact mini split for my sprinter, recharge, extend the umbilicals, should be clean, efficient, and much better than a dometic!! Midea would kill it if they made something like this for the RV market. I installed a mini split in my 40ft 5th wheel and it changed my life. The 18k dual head Midea unit had double the cooling capability of my 2 Dometic rooftop "15.5k" ac units, and at full output it still only pulled 1900 watts, what a single dometic unit pulls. At 100+ degrees outside the 2 Dometic units would only keep the coach around 85-88 degrees. The Midea mini split will freeze us out, I keep it at 70 and has no issues at all maintaining thet temp even in 110 degree AZ summers.
Please document your project and post back here! I know so many people would be interested in seeing your progress!
I had the same idea. Splitting the unit in half and making it function like a split AC for a RV. Technically it should work , I have seen guys split window ac . I am waiting for someone to do it 😊. It should be easy two copper pipes and probably some wires.
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Any idea how the thermostat works on this thing? I need a thermostat I can program, to use on a solar set up. I would like it to shut off at 72* then kick back on when Temp reaches 85; for example. So it doesn’t just run continuously. Would it be possible to wire in a digital thermostat to this unit?
Have you done this yet? I found this video while looking for a video of someone splitting this unit for a van installation.
Did you ever try this? Would be interested as well ;)
I have no need for one of these but I love how you seem genuinely excited by it, good job mate
I've got full central AC in my house, but I still just bought a unit for a room that is far from the thermostat and facing the afternoon sun, just because of how neat the design is. Was watching prices on Amazon and as March started turning into April they started selling out so I bought one and put it in today. It is indeed quiet and the install wasn't too bad. I'm impressed.
I installed one in my home just this past weekend (in a window width over max, so it's custom). VERY nice unit. Very quiet.
It's nice to see them revive the old Silent Knight air conditioner, Montgomery Ward sold them in the 70's. The evaporator was inside and the condenser was on the outside just like these "new" U style units. By keeping the main workhorse components outside the window the noise was greatly reduced. The new technology of the variable compressor really makes these rock. The mini split concept is a great idea. I've been looking into ideas for cooling my campervan project. Thanks for the great how to.
Wow, I've never even heard of Silent Knight. LMK if you ever come across info, I'd love to learn more about them!
BEST REVIEW, HANDS DOWN. NICE TO SEE THE COVER OFF. FINALLY, A MINI SPLIT WITHOUT THE $3K INSTALL PRICE TAG (THEN ADD THE COST FOR THE MINI SPLIT). AGAIN, NICE JOB. THANKS.
Agreed! Also know that if you are willing to do some work and drill a hole in the wall, there are also DIY actual minisplits without the install cost! I just installed one of the Mr Cool DIY units is it is very, very nice. No vacuum pump needed, just a drill and a hole saw and some wrenches!
@@bigjoshlevine A FEW COMPANIES MAKE THE DIY CLAIM. I BELIEVE MR. COOL IS THE ONLY "REAL DIY" SPLIT. I LIVE FULL TIME IN A 36' TRAVEL TRAILER WITH 3 SLIDE OUTS AND WAS CONSIDERING A "PTAC" FOR A LONG TIME. THE ONLY INVERTER PTAC I SEE IS THIS: Friedrich PVH09K3FB, $1,599.00 (PRICEY). I ORDERED THE "DANBY" DAC080B6IWDB-6 ($339 + FREE SHIP. FROM COSTCO). I AM 99% CERTAIN IT IS A RE-BRANDED MIDEA. I LIKE THE IDEA OF THE HEAT PUMP ON THE PTAC (REVERSING VALVE). THE H/P IS EFFECTIVE DOWN TO +5°F AMBIENT TEMP. .......I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS!
PTAC LINK:
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@@seymourscagnetti1413 I do not like the PTAC units- they are often loud! The DIY Mr Cool is very cool. They use these magic valves to keep the lines charged so you do not need to pump down...
www.supplyhouse.com/Parker-Hannifin-5505-06B-08-3-8-ODS-5505-06B-08-Series-Female-Resealable-Quick-Connect-Coupling?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_8mHBhClARIsABfFgpj8t7HLiWe_cIuONgjm4F2k9m7GNZjakfyCROGO8k-WiM3qFHKT1ekaAsNHEALw_wcB
Hooray! I was a little skeptical given the branding (I'm not familiar with Midea or the alternate Danby - same unit) but seeing the inside actually proves that this is a solid appliance, well-designed and well-built. Thanks very much!
I know it's 2 yrs late by 2024, background: Midea and Danby are part of one huge international company. Not sure which originated this uChannel tech, but just looking at Danby video and instructions, you know they are cousins. Also, I think Danby had or has a factory in USA. That was what I read a year ago before I decided to buy.
seeing the inside of this kinda sold me. Nice build quality, well for the price
That looks better than what I have on my house! I have ka-chunkers that make a ton of noise because they always blow at full speed, even if only one zone is calling for cooling.
Cool review. Thanks!
You inspired me to upload a video tomorrow about my Midea Duo heat pumps. They look like they have a ton of similar parts on the inside. I wish they would make a heat pump version of the U shape design. The only issue with the Duo is that it stops heating when its below freezing despite having a fully functional defrost mode. They are pretty loud when they defrost though. I have managed to make them heat down to 10f outside by letting them suck a little more indoor air. It definitely makes a low pressure zone inside the house but its worth it to me as my only other heat source is a 200,000btu 70% efficiency low-pressure boiler. $$$
You are the only guy who took it apart! That's awesome. I noticed that it does well when it's dehumidifying. But as soon as I turn it back to fan mode, the humidity comes right back into the room, as if there was no drainage at all. And it doesn't have any drain hole. (it's tilted out so water wouldn't come back in) If the condensed water is used up in "super-cooling" the moisture shouldn't be back. This is baffling. I wish Midea had a drain hole that could be plugged for arid areas and opened for soggy areas.
The unit is meant to be slightly tilted towards the outside. Like this, I would think all of the condensate would flow though that channel to the outside pan and there would not be much left on the inside side to re-evaporate. I could think of some experiments that would pin this down, though!
@@bigjoshlevine When I installed it, I didn't have a level. But I did have an AA battery rolling about. After installing the support brace, I rolled the battery on it. Even if I rolled the battery inward toward the room from outside, the gravity would make it roll back out. So I know it's tilted out enough. I wonder if there is a smaller reservoir on the room side. Once that's filled, maybe only the overflow would go outside? Dry places like Arizona would need to preserve moisture inside. Since Midea U is the most popular unit now, your experiment could bring interest. I certainly would be interested!
@@LawyerPapa There is usually a gutter inside under the evaporator coil that catches the water as it drips down. This leads to a drain just like a drain in a roof gutter, and that leads to a channel, that leads to the try outside. So there really should not be any standing water inside, just droplets waiting to get big enough to make it out. I would not expect much if any water to condense in a place like arizona. For water to condense, the evaporator coil must be below the dew point of the inside air, and these coils typically run about 45F. They don't run any coiler because of the risk of going below 32F and forming ice and frost which would block airflow and potentially make things start to break.
That's the review I am looking for! 👌
Best breakdown of all times, people should be watching this instead of mindless mobile teardowns
If anyone is interested in running this thing efficiently from 12v, Amazon has 150w inverter modules that output the perfect voltage. QS-100. You'll need 2 of them and 8 high speed diodes. It was drawing 20-30A @12v with 50% load
There's a thousand watt version which I'm going to try, with that you would only need to make one Bridge rectifier
that's awesome! finally some contemporary tech! it'd be even better to have a U unit that worked without blocking the window. (that one but flipped over)
Agreed! SoleusAir makes one. Here is the link...
soleusair.com/index.php/2020/05/16/press-release-the-2020-winner-for-best-global-design-for-housewares-and-home-electrics-is-soleus-air/
It is a harder problem because walls can be much thicker than windows. Another interesting design that I have not seen would be completely flat with horizontal coils indoor and out. This could potentially be more efficient & confortable because of the upward air flow, but would require some creativity on the compressor placement. Maybe use a few of the soda-can sized ones in a row?
What a enjoyable review
For those that are new to mini split, I've never seen any manufacture think outside the box. I've had this unit for a year now and I run it for 24/7. It is definitely 40% efficient and quiet than conventional window AC. I would never buy anything else but an smart inverter AC like this. Oh before I forget, great video of actually opening the unit lol. I can be wrong on the number, but if you run this at ECO mode, you are looking at 110watts power consumption.
Why all AC's don't come with inverter compressors is beyond me. Even in units that don't have a gap in them, they still make for a quieter, more efficient unit.
I bought one of these last year and absolutely love it
Sold! Great overview
How would you take the front part off to clean that wheel? A lot of people are having some serious mold issues with this unit?
Thanks
Love my 12,000 btu unit. Same size as the 8k but more powerful. Even looks small and physically is. Great design and company.
My remote doesn't work though ...
Looking forward to your compressor for ants build...I think it’s gonna be really useful
Helpful review!
Thanks you my friend for your help God bless you 🙏
Great informative video! thanks a lot!
I've seen 3 of them. All have the same error in 6 months EC07. Manual says it refrigerant leak but actually it's main board defective. Spend a day to find a part no luck. Midea said "we can shipp it in September".
I don’t know a ton about ACs but I’m an EE. Pretty crazy that this thing is revolutionary for having a few temp measurements and a basic little computer. I’ve been looking at this AC and I haven’t really seen anything better. Especially for $300 at costco. I watched another video and it looked like this thing pulled about 450W at max. Seems very reasonable. My dad never let me have AC as a kid and I can’t really put into words how excited I am to not be melting all summer.
Agreed! AC tech moves slowly, but things have been speeding up a bit lately!
Your dad gave you a good education in hot summer days.🤣🤣 Stay cool.👌😎
I like the saddle desing better because less window space is blocked. what would be best way to protect control panel if the unit was instaelled backwards to act as a heat pump.
What's nice about this ac is that you can ask Alexa what the indoor temp is and it will tell you even if the unit is turned off.
Happy to see this. I've had the 12,000 installed for a few weeks in hot weather. Took out an old conventional 10k. No comparison, the old 10 blew way more air on low than this one on high. I suspected there was one fan outside trying to blow air down through the bottom of the "U" but this vid proved me wrong, so there is an inside fan. Don't know why the flow is so weak, on Midea site many similar complaints in reviews, maybe it's the efficiency. Midea now makes a similar inverter AC but no U shape-MAW12HV1CWT, smart inverter with heat mode but conventional shape. I wonder if that has 2 fans.
i have this same problem. it's not entirely clear why the AC throttle cooling under certain conditions. but it's super frustrating. there's a guy who is working on a hack involving tricking the exterior air thermistor.
these things are awesome, I'm currently up to 4 in my home. 3 12s and 1 8
You happy with them? Im considering going that route instead of a full mini-split system.
120v ac or 220v ac?
Own 3 now. Whisper quiet. Easy install. 8000btu for rooms 12x14. Ideal.
I have that air conditioner. I absolutely love it.
Have you figured out how to open the front and clean it up? I got mold issues on the front fans and don't know how to properly and efficiently clean it
Hey, very useful video. We just ran a whole summer of this AC and it accumulated water like nothing we've ever seen and we don't even live in a particularly humid area. We're lost about how to keep it clean inside. It's a bit of a dusty and corroded mess. Is there a relatively easy way to remove the components of the back part to clean properly?
Bought one... It IS amazing!!!
This U shape air conditioner has caught my attention lately. I am planning to replace my old Kenmore unit at the bedroom with a quiet one. I really want to have this one at my bedroom, however since this is a new product I will wait until next summer hopefully to see more reviews on it before I make decision. Hopefully this product can be sold at store like PC Richard/Home Depot etc...in the near future. I need to look at the real thing before buying it.
2 years later, what did you end up getting?
Very interesting videos!
I'm looking for a suitable air conditioner to use in my camper van (solar powered).
Do you maybe know any options that are a) very efficient for smaller environments and b) if possible can be DC powered?
The midea u-units seem to be very efficient, unfortunately, they don't sell them in Europe (where I'm based).
I also saw your review of the zero breeze - there is a new one out already, but I'm not sure if it's better or even suitable...
Seems to be very hard to find something for this purpose
What size (BTU) is the unit you have in this video?
We love ours, the 8k cools our bedroom much better than the old 10k I had. It is also cost less than half to run it.
I just got one ,I love it so much so quite and hopefully very efficient
There is high pitch noise from outside. Got mine on release day indigogo. Wifi connection never worked from day one.
Have you looked at or tested the GE Profile 6000 BTU, claims 40dB operating noise..
Great video, thanks! We are really enjoying our new unit but another request for any information on disabling the annoying beep when you reset anything. It is way too loud. We have asked the manufacturer for a firmware update but no reply.
I already put mine back together, but I bet you could find the speaker pretty easily if you were willing to remove the cover. If so, you could either cut one of the leads, or probably even just put a piece of tape over the hole.
EDIT: Somehow this issue has resolved itself. No more tickety tickety sound. I don't understand how that's possible, but I'm happy. I hope it does not recur.
Does no one else have the problem of a rattling, ticking, clicking, "playing card in bicycle spokes," "Wheel of Fortune" sound when the compressor is off and the interior fan is running? Tickety tickety tickety tickety. The sound does not change in frequency as the interior fan speed changes, so I do not believe the fan blades are contacting anything or that the squirrel cage is unbalanced. Oddly, the ticking does increase in frequency (not in pitch but rather rapidity) and fades away to inaudible as the compressor ramps up, and it remains inaudible for as long as the compressor is running.
I am within an inch of loving this unit and raving about it to everyone I know, but this clicking sound is driving me bonkers, as it's easily louder and definitely more irritating than any other sounds the unit makes.
Kachuunk!!!! Great mimicking
You think it would be possible to split the 2 pieces in half and installer in a rv .... extending wiring and any copper pipes???
You've mentioned to people hoping to split the two halves for a variety of applications, mostly RV situations, and suggested it may be easier to buy all new parts and make someone specific. But this sounds more difficult for someone with zero experience no?
Doesn't the MideaU control board have features you would struggle to replicate if making it yourself? It has IoT connectivity and multiple temp sensors and smarts for calculating the best power draw for the situation.
I have finally found a tech willing to evac and refill for me and I'm narrowing in on doing this in my own vehicle, but still trying to fully grasp every option before I commit to this complicated route.
My media a/c unit won't power on. it was working find and then I heard a popping sound coming from the unit, some one tall me that it's maybe a blow fuse, any suggestions and how can I fix it.
I have two of them. 12k and I love them! I wish they used better plastic though and a humidity sensor.
I connected them to Amazon Alexa so I can just set the temperature with my voice. Also, you can ask what is the temperature in your room because of the built-in sensor...
Are the 12k 120v ac or 220volt ac?
@@GODBODYONE 120v
Is it possible to separate the inside unit from the outside unit as a DIY project? It would have to have a hose to the extend the refrigerant line. Would that be difficult? I don't know how AC works, is the refrigerant line a separate loop, not part of the compressor loop? thanks
Hi Josh, I have the same unit but mine does the "KA-CHUNG" sound upon turning it on. What do you think xould be its probable cause?
Is there a way to put temp limits on the thermostat on this unit? Thanks
Mr Cool Mini Splits are actually rebranded Midea mini splits anyway , actually lots of mini splits are rebranded Midea.
I'm afraid to ask the manufacturer so maybe you can help: Do you think I can replace inverter compressor with a 12v inverter compressor and the logic board would still drive the 12V correctly?
I have one of these, it is buzzing loudly, and the buzz increases with fan speed. Of course it doesnt seem like they offer replacement parts and my warranty just expired.
Can this aircon run on 110v and 220v universal ?
Has anyone had any trouble with this AC tripping GFCI outlets? I installed this same mode on the rear door of my conversion van but everytime the compressor starts to kick on (or sometimes it just being plugged in) it trips the internal GFCI on my inverter. I can hook it up to a regular outlet from shore power or my generator just fine. I’m assuming it’s do to the high harmonics of the variable speed compressor? Can someone test theirs on a GFCI outlet if possible? Hoping the bumps didn’t mess anything up internally.
Now I'm really wishing you took the front apart as well lol. The whole inside of my unit has a bunch of black mold built up in only about 2-3 months :( I need to take it apart and clean it out.
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Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now. e Channel
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Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now.
How did it hold up any mold issues???
I wish they would make one that works with side closing windows. Part of me wants to modify this one to do exactly that.
Absolutely love mine!
could this unit be cleaned like a mini split system?
This is how reviews should be done.
I can't find a tear down of the front of this unit anywhere online or UA-cam. Can you access the blower fan from removing the rear or the front of the interior unit?
e Channel
10 months ago
Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now.
Anyone know how many amps the 12,000btu one draws?
I wonder how difficult it would be to hack it to allow setting the compressor speed to anything within its supported range. A few of those units could then be a good option for those looking to make the A/C unit(s) follow solar production closely, reducing the battery capacity needed for buffering.
I don't think you would have to do much hacking - you could probably just control the setpoint temp over the Wifi using something like a RaspberryPi! Add something like a Sense.com power monitor and you should be able to pretty accurately match the load to the solar supply on the time scale of minutes to hours.
Wish they would make DC units for this purpose
I think anything "inverter" is essentially running DC internally, PWM motors, thats why they are pricy, pure sinewave AC-DC stuff
This looks like a pretty standard Midea unit. There exists some debugging tools for Midea air conditioners that can communicate with their split models and drive them, but I don't know if they will work for this. On 9000btu mini split, the compressor draws less than 200 W under its minimum speed, but there is a limitation on how low you can go, because the compressor has minimum RPM for oil lubrication.
@@GoatZilla They do make DC mini splits.
We have had one of these for a while, and I love it, but it does let in smells and air from the outside into our living space. From what you saw is there a good way to make it more insulated to isolate the room from outside air?
caulk it or spray foam it shut. use low tack tape so spary foam does not permenently stick to anything.
I don't like the idea of having the control board in the external part of the unit, it makes it exposed to humidity, water and cold weather. Have you disassembled the internal part btw? Is there any potential room for the board?
Please can I see the video of how to open the front side because I have a key that been dropped inside where the cooler air come from
Thank you so much
e Channel
10 months ago
Three screws under the front cover then unplug 3 wires. Use screw driver to pry open the front cover. It IS only snapped in. Then two screws on top. 3 screws on each side then you have to unsnap gray cover to get to fan.Just opened mine. Fan stopped spinning. Put grease on rubbeer holding fan in place. It was making whining noise then stopped spinning. Works fine now.
LG has actually had fully inverter driven window AC units out for nearly two years now. Inverter-driven compressors and BLDC indoor/outdoor fan motors.
I have one of those! I was very excited when it was announced, but was disappointed when it arrived. Have you used one?
@@bigjoshlevine I've seen a 14k BTU LG Inverter in use. Quiet and seemed to work well. I didn't personally own it though.
This is pretty cool. A concern with something like this is that it seems like closing the window on the unit wouldn't create as strong of a seal as closing the window on the window sill, potentially being less insulated. This is a problem with window AC units in general, but since this can be used to heat as well as cool, a lot of heat from your house could escape during the winter. They must have designed for this of course, but something like this might not be best for places that have cold winters.
Where did you get that this unit can heat as well? It does not seem to have that function... I understand it is a heat pump system, but it does not seem to allow for heating.
It doesn't heat.
Would you recommend drilling a hole for condensation drain out ???
You probably should not need to. The condensate collects in a pan and the pipe with hot gas runs along the bottom of this pan. That heat should help the water evaporate. This also helps with the efficiency of the unit since the evaporating water significantly desuperheats hot gas.
would be even more exciting to see mesh and more modular components. opensource the software
Do you know where the temp sensor or probe is located on the front? I want to get my unit colder.
never mind I found it behind the front grill cover and behind stringer. Now I can get the unit colder.
Great video and I was curious if you think its possible to get a heat pump in one of these window units with this design. I've been searching for a window unit that also heats but they are just heating elements and the ones that say they have heat pumps only heat above 40F. I've currently got a mini split that I installed and I'm running it off a solar setup with a battery back up. It would definitely be a lot easier to just slap one of these in a window if they can actually get heat in them.
Yes, it would be straightforward for Media to make a version of this unit that could also provide heat, but it would necessarily be more expensive so for this first iteration they were aiming for a low price price point - and that strategy seems to have paid off for them. They have shown a larger unit that includes heat at HVAC shows, but no world on when it will make it to retail. Note than you can always just install this unit backwards in a window and it will heat the inside - just make sure it does not rain on it and that the outdoor temp is not low enough that you could get ice on the outdoor coils!
Josh, do you have any tips on how we can open the front cover so we can clean the blower vents? Our unit has been great, but after not being used for the summer there's some mold or dust in there we don't want to be breathing!
Here is a visual guide to taking the indoor side to bits. The hardest part is unsnapping the plastic snaps that hold the clamshell together. I used a pair of flathead screwdrivers, but there is probably a better way.
photos.app.goo.gl/HkgipAV39j8BWXWm7
How quiet is it? I just put one of them in my recording studio space. That’s how quiet they are 👍
It might just be a thing with the phone audio, but I definitely heard a really high pitched almost coil whiney sound
There is a cricket trapped inside that compressor... poor thing
That could be on of the parts it´s like when you hear a releay whistle or you hear an Old tv. Around your mid 20ies Humans experiance a lose in the Frequency band they hear. Usaly from around 28. I think i´m more impressed that his Audio equipment pics it up, it speaks for some quality.
It's a byproduct of inverter compressors. I have an LG Inverter Window AC. I am completely impressed with it but was very interested in seeing how this unit faired. From what I can tell it seems they are almost on the same level. Only this one takes it a step further by having the compressor on the outside vs the LG which is still one whole unit but still manages to be very quiet. These new units blow away the traditional window AC's out of the water.
I think that sound was coming from you
Yeah... The whining/squeal is a bit frustrating. I notice he mentioned there's a blanket for the compressor that likely comes equipped but mine doesn't have that :(
Question: Would this create a vaccum pulling outside or other room air in?
My window or worse portable units seem to pull in air from elsewhere. This might be a better solution than a traditional mini-split in my current situation. Thank you for taking the time to make and share the video.
This unit is neutral pressure, so running it should not pull in air.
Do these just drain the water like most units or does the fan sling it on the coils for cooling?
Also any issues with rust or do the units stay pretty clean?
No drain. Yes it splashes the water around via a tray underneath the fan.