Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A

• CEER (class median 15.0)14.4, tied with 1 other
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($108)$5 more
• Width 19.4" (class median 20.7")narrower than 64%
• Weight 60 lb (class median 59 lb)lighter than 39%
• Rank among 3 similar designs that heat#1

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 12,000 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 MAW12HV1KWT-A: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Midea MWAUQB-12HRFN8-BCN4
• DuraSTAR DRWHPC121XVB1

How many square feet does the Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A 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 MAW12HV1KWT-A use?

About 833 watts at full power (12,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.4), which is 7.2 amps at 115 V. That is 33 W more than the typical unit in its class (800 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 6% of the 34 units in the class.

Can the Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 7.2 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 MAW12HV1KWT-A, and will it fit my window?

19.4" W × 13.9" H × 22.2" D, 60 lb. It is narrower than 64% of its 33 competitors and lighter than 39% of them. The window must be wider than 19.4"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

How does the Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A heat?

It reverses its refrigerant cycle to work as a heat pump, which makes it one of only 5 certified units in its class that heat. Heating output is not part of the ENERGY STAR data, so ask the maker for its heating capacity and lowest outdoor temperature before relying on it in winter.

Is the Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A 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 $113, so it saves roughly $68 a year.

Is the Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A the same as the Midea MWAUQB-12HRFN8-BCN4?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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.