The truth about the Midea U-shaped A/C... (1 Year Q&A) 

Can outside noise get through this AC when it’s off?

That’s normal. When in “ auto “ the fan speed is relative & regulated to the thermometer. However, if you want manual control, toggle “ auto “ to “ off “. Also, I think there’s a fan speed option too, however, it’s defaulted to 100, as well. That said. I cold start w/ the fan on 100 (blast), then toggle it to auto once I’m comfortable.

One problem with a saddle unit is how to drain the condensate to the outside since gravity isn't going to cut it (as the bottom of the coil is well below the bottom of the unit).

Another problem with saddle units is older brick buildings have really thick walls. This window sill can get close to 2 feet depending on how its trimmed out on both sides.

Product Dimensions (W*D*H) inches 21.9" x 19.17" x 13.26"

@@MattsWorld thank you matt

Hi. What happened is you didn't tilt it enough for the water from humidity it created to drain outside. Since the water just sits there inside, the fan is splashing it all over the inside and now gets all gummy and sludgy. Stop using the ac and remove the screws that house the ac, remove the case, and clean all that sludge out or it will get damaged. It happened to me once and took me 2 hours to clean it. I also didn't tilt it enough. I also drilled to small holes at the bottom of the back of the ac to make sure water drains freely on those really humid days. The ac is working amazing now and going on 12 years.

@@heyoou do you want to tilt it outside away from window or tilt inside towards the window?

@@LilShaggy82 tilt away so it drains from the back of the ac to outside.

Mine filled up with Mold on the fan

Maybe the drain is plugged or your unit does not tilt enough for the condensate to drain out the rear pan?

These units do not have drain holes in the back of the units. They hold water for the fan to splash on the condenser to help cool it faster. But if you live in a humid climate, condensation can build up and cause it to back up inside. Even at an angle, mine is doing the same. You have 2 options. One is to drill a hole on the back pan of the unit to allow the water to drain, Make sure you dont drill into the components! This will void your warranty though. Option number 2 is to use a object that is moisture wicking such as a paper towel, gauze, or a dryer sheet, then tuck it into the back of the unit until its touching the bottom, then hang the excess over the edge of the unit and let it hang. In seconds you will see the water being pulled up through the towel drip right off onto the ground. If you would like a video example of option 2, search "draining a window ac without drilling holes" here on youtube and there is a 3 minute video of a guy doing it to both his window ac's. No damage and it Doesn't void your warranty and should fix your issue. Also make sure your AC is slightly sloped toward the outside, not towards the inside, as the condensation has to run back into the back holding pan.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-weRHRXbhAk4.html Here is the link

I don't know yet for this specific air conditioner, but generally if you have it installed at the angle recommended by the manufacturer, you're good. Usually there is supposed to be a little water pooled up and kicked around by the fan to cool off the components. Just make sure it's angled how the manual says it should be

It’s a design issue

The outside fan is supposed to kick up the condensed water. First, if the water simply drained to the ground and the air conditioner was over a porch, you'd have to install drain lines to keep the water off the porch. And it can sometimes fill a five gallon bucket in one day depending on the humidity. That's a lot of water to have it dripping your patio every day. Even if the water dripped to the ground it'd make a good sized puddle. But mainly, the outside fan kicking up the water makes it evaporate. As the water evaporates, it helps cool the air that flows through the outside cooling coils. This makes the air conditioner more efficient. (the water being kicked up into a spray works basically like a swamp cooler)

All ACs are designed to have a bit of standing water to gain additional evaporative benefits on the condenser.

If you start having issues with excessive water build up and water coming inside, check out my comment reply to Jesse's comment above for 2 different solutions.

@@kaeto The manual should also point this out (that standing water is kicked up by the fan, intentionally). Every manual I've seen for a reasonably modern window A/C does indeed mention this detail. But I guess in many cases, people just don't bother to read the manual. That's unfortunate.

My 10,000 BTU unit draws up to about 800 watts when I first turn it on on a hot day. Then it falls to about a steady 400 watts and late in the afternoon around 200 watts. That's at an 80º setting.

@@amightysailingman - nice, thank you

Is the air cold up close or its not cold at all?

@@coconutmonkey961 not at all really

Having the same issue; any solutions or main causes??? Need Help. The unit is less than 1 year old

bro do it im getting one for my room

Bought the 14K BTU Midea while my central heating n cooling air was being repaired. Tech repaired it a few days ago, however, I like the Midea so much, I’m now thinking to keep it installed to supplement & boost my central heating n cooling.

@@emailkenny homie it's the shit

@@XpRtEclipzz I got the Midea 12,000 BTU and its awesome! Specially because I can program it with my phone and set a time when to turn on and off automatically. Installation takes a bit but I watched an installation video a couple of times and went from there.

@@emailkenny It works great! I bought the 12,000 btu version and now I regret not buying it sooner!

LMAO

Currently prototyping the AI for it 😏😂

I have a non-U style Midea that I just got this year. It is also an inverter heat-pump style design, and has the heating option (12,000 BTU cooling, an 10,000 BTU heating). At the beginning and end of my cooling season (usually June-September) there's a few months where a little supplemental heat will come in handy on those cooler evenings, and I won't have to fire up my whole-house hot water heat system.

Mine filled up with Mold on the fan

15.0 CEER

My whole house is 14 ceer 3.5 ton 2200 sq.ft

Would prop get it if I had 13 ceer. But Delaware gets 14 ceer to be legal

add ur own refridgerant