Midea 8,000 BTU U Smart Inverter Window AC Installation and Review

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I have this exact unit and installed it myself with no help. I am a 65 y/o woman. I watched all the YouTube videos I could first to help me which helped. I put it on a thermostat plug and it works perfectly. It's so quiet too.

The people who engineered this thing looks like they really thought out the whole process I’m extremely impressed

Bought this AC last night, 12K BTU unit. Watched your video this morning, twice! Then followed it step by step and 1 hour later, this 50+ year old grandma had it installed, by herself, and cooling! Thank you so much for this video. Now on to see what else you can help me with! : )

Just a little tip for anyone installing a compressor-based cooling device, which can include an air conditioner, freezer, refrigerator, or even a dehumidifier - it is important to let the coolant levels stabilize over 24 hours before powering it on for the first time. This means keeping the unit level in its normal operating position for a full day. If you had to tilt it to install it, or when you bought it, etc you will need to do this.

What happens if you don't? If the cooling device was stored on its side for even a few hours, you can end up with a coolant leak or a rupture in the lines. You can also fry the compressor. The potential damage varies depending on how far it was tilted and for how long. It may not seem like a huge deal but it's one of those simple things you will really only need to do ONCE (as long as you don't move it again) to ensure trouble-free operation.

My 86 year old Dad and I just installed this unit using your video. Cannot thank you enough for the super helpful step-by-step instructions! With the 90 degree heatwave coming in this weekend, we got it done just in time. Thank you so much!!!

We moved into a 100 year old home with no vents and no AC. These units were a lifesaver. Super helpful also that using the app you can also shut the light off so at night you're not bothered by it! The units are shockingly affordable to run. I was dreading my electric bill the first month we used these, but I was pleasantly surprised - hardly a blip of an increase in cost.

I purchased a couple of 10,000 BTU units from Costco a couple of months ago, and installed them in two windows that are on the second floor of our house. The installation was fairly easy, and no need to go outside at all. The only hiccup was that our windows are four feet wide so we had to make some adaptions by using a leftover piece of metal frame from an Ikea kitchen cabinet to extend the sliding brackets.

because of you and your instructional video, I was able to install my 10,000 BTU Midea U shaped air conditioner within half an hour of starting. I am 54 years old, 5'3" 220 pound female and other than lifting the unit out of the box and onto the completed supports, I required no other assistance. If I'd NOT seen your video and tried to go by the instructions I probably would only have it half constructed. So, thank you very much. You helped keep a major DIY argument from happening.

I bought this AC two weeks ago after watching your video and I cannot say thank you enough! We have a 39 inches custom window and none of our previous window ACs had good insulations (both air and noise) and efficiency. This Midea U shape cools my 500+ square foot room within a few minutes and it's super quiet! It's really a game changer; we almost spent 16k to install one floor of central air. This is definitely one of my best purchases in the last couple of years. Your installation video was super helpful as well! I think even though the Midea guide claims you can do window size up to 36'', I measured their extension on their bracket, you would have no problem with a 40'' window.

I have had this installed for 2 summers. Here is my long term experience:

* Installation without drilling or screwing into your existing structure is possible, which is good since I rent.
* Measure the thickness of your window PLUS how far lift\grab handles extend out. I have almost no tolerance left for a thicker window or larger handle.
* The AC design accumulates more condensation and moisture internally than traditional designs. If uninstalling, have plenty of towels and a mop near by.
* The wifi cannot negotiate wifi networks that do not broadcast their SSIDs, so it will disconnect from a hidden network and stay offline.
* The plastic brackets used to hold the foam breaks easily.
* Purchase extra foam to block the gaps the metal brackets allow against your window frame.
* The included exterior support bracket may not be compatible with your window situation, it wasn't with mine as I have a large concrete ledge outside. Mine sits on large solid rubber pads made for planters.

Wow! I just want to say thank you! With your guidance I was able to install this unit by myself on a 4th floor. I’m a 29 year old female & one thing I love is being able to do things like this on my own! You made this so easy to do. Love this ac 10/10 recommend. Not even the actual Midea video was as helpful as this one!

You literally saved me hundreds of dollars with this video. I was about to have someone come install it for me and then I found your video and you made it so easy to follow that I canceled the appointment and installed it myself. Thank you!

This is my second year with the 12,000 model in my living room and a 8000 in my bedroom..My electric bill when from $280-325 using Fredrich Kuhl's to $125-and the highest was $155..Sometimes you have to check it to make sure it's powered on because it's so quiet!

Great job young man. Been in the construction business many years. You make a simple video instruction. That seems to be a good unit and they supply a decent installation kit.

Midea has definitely proved itself. When I lived in an old building I had to get a portable washer machine and it was a Midea. Never an issue and it always got my clothes clean!

almost 2 years later and this video is still helping people with installation. I cannot read manual instructions my mind just has to actually see something being installed visually. thank you for making this video it was extremally helpful.

The split design is how they should have always been designed, keeping the hot parts outside.

Been enjoying this unit for a few months now; best AC we've ever had.

The DRY mode is ridiculous!

This video is just what was needed to help install my unit. We bought the same one you have just by chance so everything synced up perfect. We had to do some fancy work with the foam with form fitting and extra cutting , but in the end, your tutorial helped out tremendously. This was my first time installing a window AC , but with your help, and step by step, it wasn’t too hard at all. Thanks for making this!