Midea MAW24RV1KWT

• CEER (class median 13.3)13.8, tied with 2 others
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($256)$20 less
• Width 25.4" (class median 26")narrower than 75%
• Weight 101 lb (class median 130 lb)lighter than 81%
• Rank among 6 similar designs#2

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 24,000 BTU and up 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 MAW24RV1KWT: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Midea MAW24S2KWT-A
• Midea MAW24V2KYWT-S
• Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM8
• Frigidaire FHWW245WF2
• Seasons SW24V2
• PerfectAire 1PACV24000

How many square feet does the Midea MAW24RV1KWT cool?

At 24,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 1000 to 1500 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 1100-1650 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 900-1350 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Midea MAW24RV1KWT use?

About 1739 watts at full power (24,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 13.8), which is 7.6 amps at 230 V. That is 151 W less than the typical unit in its class (1890 W), or $20 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 17 units in the class.

What outlet does the Midea MAW24RV1KWT need?

It is a 230 V unit that draws 7.6 A, so it needs its own 230 V circuit with a matching plug (typically NEMA 6-15 or 6-20). If the room has only ordinary 115 V outlets, an electrician has to add one. Only 100% of the 17 certified units in this class are 230 V.

What are the dimensions of the Midea MAW24RV1KWT, and will it fit my window?

25.4" W × 17.9" H × 23.6" D, 101 lb. It is narrower than 75% of its 16 competitors and lighter than 81% of them. The window must be wider than 25.4"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the Midea MAW24RV1KWT also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 3 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Midea MAW24RV1KWT worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $361 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $235, so it saves roughly $125 a year.

Is the Midea MAW24RV1KWT the same as the Midea MAW24S2KWT-A?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 7 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.