12,000 BTU U-shaped window air conditioner
Midea 1010451379
Average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 15.2 ranks #13 of 34 12,000 BTU window air conditioners.
It cools a room of about 450-550 sq ft, draws about 789 watts and costs about $107 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.
- CEER
- 15.2 Combined efficiency, higher is betterAverage · beats 62%
- Cooling
- 12,000 BTU/hFor about 450-550 sq ft
- Energy use
- 592 kWh/yr39% less than the federal minimum
- Unit size
- 19.2" wide 13.5" high, 22" deep, 57 lb
A good fit if…
- You want a quieter room and a usable window - the window closes into the U, so the compressor sits outside the glass.
- You want to plug it into an ordinary outlet - it runs on 115 V.
Think twice if…
- You also need heat - it cools only.
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Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midea |
| Model number | 1010451379 |
| Type | Window |
| Design | U-shaped (window closes through it) |
| Heating | No, cooling only |
| Compressor | Variable speed (inverter) |
| Voltage | 115 V (standard outlet) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (GWP 675) |
| Support bracket included | Yes |
| On the market since | November 17, 2023 |
| Last certified | January 20, 2026 |
| Performance | |
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU/h |
| CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power | 15.2 |
| Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours | 592 kWh |
| Better than federal minimum | 39% less energy |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Size | |
| Width × height × depth | 19.2" W × 13.5" H × 22" D |
| Weight | 57 lb |
How it compares with 33 other 12,000 BTU window units
- CEER (class median 15.0)15.2, tied with 1 other
- Yearly cost vs. class median ($108)$1 less
- Width 19.2" (class median 20.7")narrower than 70%
- Weight 57 lb (class median 59 lb)lighter than 70%
- Rank among 12 similar designs (U-shaped)#5
Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 12,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.
Same unit, other model numbers
Questions
- How many square feet does the Midea 1010451379 cool?
- At 12,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 450 to 550 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 495-605 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 405-495 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.
- How many watts and amps does the Midea 1010451379 use?
- About 789 watts at full power (12,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.2), which is 6.9 amps at 115 V. That is 11 W less than the typical unit in its class (800 W), or $1 a year cheaper to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 59% of the 34 units in the class.
- Can the Midea 1010451379 run on a standard outlet?
- Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 6.9 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. 12% of certified units in this class need 230 V, so a 115 V model is the easy case.
- What are the dimensions of the Midea 1010451379, and will it fit my window?
- 19.2" W × 13.5" H × 22" D, 57 lb. It is narrower than 70% of its 33 competitors and lighter than 70% of them. The window closes into the U-shaped slot, so measure the opening height as well as the width: you need at least the unit's 19.2" width between the frame sides.
- Is the Midea 1010451379 U-shaped design an advantage?
- Mostly yes. The sash closes into the unit, so the window stays sealed and daylight comes in, and the compressor is outside the glass, which cuts noise indoors. The trade-off is a window that must slide up and down, and a few extra steps to fit the foam seals.
- Can the Midea 1010451379 also heat the room?
- No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 5 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.
- Is the Midea 1010451379 worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
- An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $180 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $107, so it saves roughly $74 a year.
- Is the Midea 1010451379 the same as the Midea 1014278205?
- As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 5 model numbers with the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight, which means the same unit sold under another brand or with a different colour or retailer code. The full list is on this page.
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Closest alternatives
Units with a similar CEER in the same class, and what sets each one apart from the Midea 1010451379.
| Model | CEER | Compared with this one |
|---|---|---|
| GE Profile PWDV12W | 15.0 | 0.2 CEER lower, 7 lb lighter, standard box |
| Richmond RMV12A10A | 15.0 | 0.2 CEER lower, standard box |
| Friedrich CCV12A10A | 15.0 | 0.2 CEER lower, 1.5" wider, standard box |
| Danby DAC120ECBIWDB | 15.0 | 0.2 CEER lower, 2.5" wider, 6 lb lighter, standard box |
| Hisense LWCT12W25A | 15.0 | 0.2 CEER lower, 1.1" wider |
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners (U.S. EPA), certification of January 20, 2026. How we use the data.