Midea MAW08S1KWT-A

• CEER (class median 15.0)13.7, no ties
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($72)$5 more
• Width 16" (class median 19.4")narrower than 100%
• Weight 33 lb (class median 56 lb)lighter than 100%
• Rank among 13 similar designs#13

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 8,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

These model numbers have the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight as the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Midea MAW08V1SWBL-T
• Midea MAW08V1SWWT-T
• Midea MWEUWA-08CRFN8-BCM7
• Frigidaire FHWC074WF1
• Frigidaire FHWC076WF1
• BLACK+DECKER BDM078C
• Seasons SW08VB1
• PerfectAire 1PACV8000
• Vissani VAW08V1AWTS

How many square feet does the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A cool?

At 7,800 BTU/h it suits a room of about 250 to 350 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 275-385 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 225-315 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A use?

About 569 watts at full power (7,800 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 13.7), which is 5.0 amps at 115 V. That is 36 W more than the typical unit in its class (533 W), or $5 a year dearer to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 3% of the 29 units in the class.

Can the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 5.0 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. Every certified unit in this class is 115 V.

What are the dimensions of the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A, and will it fit my window?

16" W × 12.1" H × 13.3" D, 33 lb. It is narrower than 100% of its 28 competitors and lighter than 100% of them. The window must be wider than 16"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 4 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $117 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $77, so it saves roughly $40 a year.

Is the Midea MAW08S1KWT-A the same as the Midea MAW08V1SWBL-T?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 10 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.