Midea 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, 3-in-1 Cool/Fan/Dehumidifier Window AC Unit, Easycool Air Conditioner with Remote Control, Cools up to 250 Sq. Ft., Fits bedroom, study, office

I bought this since I really liked the functionality of a previous Midea unit I bought for my shop, but didn't care for the u-shape style.This one is 8000 BTU, and also has the heating function. It is basically a heat pump in a regular square window unit form factor. I bought it to help cool the bedroom, and heat function was just a nice "bonus" that I didn't plan on using. I installed it early April, and the temps dropped the next day. I will say that the heat function works very well, and while the literature says 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) is the minimum outdoor operating temperature, it seemed to work down into the upper 30s (around 2 to 3 degrees C) on a couple nights.In the app, this model actually shows up as a "split unit" so you know it's a real heat pump.ProsCold when you want itWarm when you want it (within reason)Much quieter than the generic "on/off" style window unit it replaced (this one is inverter driven)Scheduling and long distance operation via Wi-Fi and the app is pretty easyIncluded remote works wellThey include locking screws and insulating tape for installation. The top groove and side blocking pieces are included, but you have to attach themConsIf you have sensitive hearing, you'll hear the high pitched whine from the inverter systemMy LED lights on the same circuit as the AC flicker in a slightly annoying wayIn auto heat/cool mode, the "dead zone" AKA "hysteresis" is a bit too small. The system will switch between heat and cool a lot if the temperature is close to targetUnit was a bit wider than the old AC, and I had to get creative with the side blocking pieces and insulating tapeAt certain frequencies, you may get some vibration in the wall/window from the AC. I get it a bit, but it's usually while it's speeding up so it only lasts a few seconds. The manual states this happens due to "weak walls." I live in a double wide, so maybe?I'm really being a bit picky, because overall I'm totally satisfied with this unit! I like that it only runs as hard as it needs to, and the 8000 BTU size is great for a medium bedroom and bathroom combo. I strongly recommend it so far.Overall power draw is typically between 200 and 400 watts while running, it does seem to use a bit more power in heat mode and gets close to 500 watts at times (according to a KILL A WATT meter)Stand by is under 2 watts

So far it's a great complimentary unit. It's a bit on the heavy side for one person to handle. I was able to follow the picture instructions. The remote is great, the app has more features you can adjust.The central ac went out and I found this all in one window unit to be a great temporary fill in until I figure things out.I don't find the unit to be any louder than the portable fan we use to circulate air at night. And I'm able to turn off the LED lights for a better nights sleep. The fan is strong even on the low setting it circulates air well. The sound it makes is soothing to me.I haven't tried the heating as of yet since it's spring going into summer.I would recommend

These things have come a long way since I last needed one. This thing is surprisingly quiet and much more energy efficient than the ones made just a decade ago. If you can't have central air or a true mini-split, then this is about as close as you can get to one in a window unit, at least when it comes to noise and efficiency. I think it would be particularly good in a bedroom, home office or anywhere where you need A/C but really want the quiet of central air. The unique thing with this unit is that it comes with a reversing valve just like those bigger A/C systems, meaning it can run in reverse and heat the room as well as cooling it. Well, sort of. It has an 8,000 BTU cooling performance but only 7,000 BTU of heat output. So for some reason, it is a bit less efficient when used for heat. However, that heating inefficiency is relative, since it only pulls about 600 watts in heat mode, meaning it is well over 3x as efficient as a traditional electric space heater that pulls 1,500 watts and provides only a bit over 5,000 BTUs of heat. So for those cooler spring/fall nights it may still very well be the cheapest source of heat in your house. That is the magic of heat pumps, it always takes less energy to just move existing heat that is already in the air somewhere else than to create it. However, unlike a bigger mini-split or central AC unit, it cannot defrost the outside coils in cold weather, so it can only provide heat when the ambient temperature outside is 41 degrees or warmer. It also has the problem every window A/C has - you can't really get a perfect, energy efficient seal around it and even if you could seal around it well, the metal unit itself is still going to let a fair bit of cold into the room if you leave it in place all winter. So you really still have to do what you do with every other window unit in a cold climate and pull it out of the window entirely during the coldest months of winter. I found that taking it in and out of the window to be just about as heavy and cumbersome as it always has been, so this new design isn't any lighter than the window units from 10-20 years ago. Having a true, four season heat pump in a small, compact window unit would be a total game changer. This is definitely not that product, which is a little frustrating because it is so close but just falls a bit short. I am not sure why they couldn't design this as a cold weather capable heat pump, but they didn't, and so don't buy this expecting it to provide virtually 100% of your heating and cooling needs unless you live somewhere that almost never drops down to 40 degrees at night.

if you like QUIET this is the AC for you! I am still so blown away at how I can't really hear that it is on. We purchased another window AC for our bedroom, and it sounded like a truck was coming down the block when the compressor would go on. I was so frustrated, so I researched quiet AC window units. WE returned the other model and had this one delivered through Amazon. AND it really keeps our room super cool and comfortable. I hope if this is your goal you see this review and purchase this model. EXCELLENT purchase.. VERY happy customer! 😁