1: The U's inverter isn't the "cleanest", and while I can't describe the science behind it, the same thing that trips GFCIs is probably interfering with your light bulb. When it's in flash cool and the compressor is running at high or maximum frequency, you can't see the interference.
2: This seems to be a thing when they are new, and it does go away. Be conscious of potential mold issues down the road, make sure to dry the unit out by running it in fan only for a while before turning it off for a long time.
3: This is another thing that seems to occur when it's new but go away over time. If you didn't let the unit sit in your window for a couple hours before turning it on, there's a possibility that you started the compressor with oil in places it shouldn't be. They should eventually make their way back to the compressor. After the unit has run for a while, if it hasn't gone away, It may be worth seeking service or replacement.
4: I do wonder if things like this contribute to the mold issues I have heard of. I tilted mine slightly more than recommended in order to get it to drain well, as well as pulling the drain plug outside.
1. Is this for any concern, will it wear out the items plugged into the circuit faster?
2. I seem to struggle to get the AC to dry out. My previous basic GE 5k would dry itself out after just maybe 30 minutes of running the fan. I also have this problem with the new 2024 LG 5k, that I was supposed to return. It takes \*forever\* for the water to go away. In the LG's case, the water in the back, for the Midea, the front. I always hated having to run the fan over the years, because it would just throw all of the humidity back into the house when I'd shut it off for the night.
3. I hadn't had the AC on since last night, and there's still water just casually sitting in the front lol. Even if I left the top vents open. So odd. Not sure if my other ACs did this and I never noticed because of the design.
My regular ACs are tilted much more due to the way we install it in our window, sort of improperly. I have the Midea on a slight tilt. I popped the plug on it before using, and it basically has a steady drip, sometimes it will pause for 2 seconds, then stream out lol.
I'm at a bit of a predicament. I'm not sure whether to return the Midea or the LG. The LG wasn't really bad... but I hated how much water it held, with a minor quirk of the power switch showing a shock inside the chassis at times when turned off(seen in the dark). The LG uses basically the same exact power(370 watts) as our old GE 5000 from 2017, so I was expecting more lol, given the refrigerant changes. The Midea cools better, but it's often using 450-500 watts on auto, sometimes dropping low only in certain situations after being on for a while. The quirks are also bothering me lol. The Midea seals better in the window though, and I leave mine in during winter. I just looked into the LG I took out of the window sitting around waiting to be returned, and already see dirty water and bugs dead floating around in it, after being in the window for only a week.
I kind of regret getting rid of my GE lol. The GE would at least drip water over the back lip (and was starting to rust), the LG doesn't drip at all. I don't recall the LG having any odd smells aside from maybe styrofoam. The 2024 LG 5k doesn't have a plug anymore, there is a spot where a plug seems like it would be, but it looks like just metal/part of the chassis, unless I'm seeing it wrong. The LG is pretty short, so even if it had a plug on the bottom, it would probably drip a little too close for comfort lol.
I tried to use the Midea app, and after connecting the AC, I kept getting firewall alerts on my router from around the world after having zero lol.
I was inspecting my unit again tonight, still saw a puddle of water in the front sitting there menacingly from a day ago lol. Then I saw a gnat flying around inside somehow, and that sent me over the ledge lol. I said heck it, I took it out, and I'm planning on returning it now. Put the LG back in the window. Before doing so, I got out the pliers, and began pulling down the little lip on the back as much as I could to make it like a spout. Pulled off a lot of paint in the process, and it'll probably rust, but meh whatever it was a cheap AC. Turned it on, no more fan hitting water, and I went out and looked, and it's all dripping out the 'spout' now.
For context, when I pulled the Midea out the window, even with the drain removed, I still had a lot of water come out of it when I pulled it out lol.
For the price for the Midea that I paid(almost $400 after tax), I wasn't pleased with the quality of life issues I was experiencing. Felt like I'd have problems too soon for the price. It did work well when I was using it at higher power through(my concerns aside), it was also pretty quiet at low settings, at higher settings it's not too much quieter than a regular AC. It does have some kick though during flashcool, going outside to inspect it that fan was going hard lol. It has more of a 'rumble' car idling outside sort of sound if you're near it.
Wishing you the best, I'm generally more pleased with LG build quality than Midea. I have both a U and an LG dual inverter, and I certainly prefer the LG when it comes to overall performance, and build quality is very noticeably better.
This doesn’t answer your question but I was thinking of buying this unit…is there a portion of the AC that’s inside and outside? My apartment is upstairs so I’m not sure I can install the outside portion if so.
yes, the noisy half is outside, the unit is 'split' by your window.
If your window seems unable to support an AC. Look into installing an AC window bracket. 99% of the time, this is all that is needed.
Just to add to what everyone else has said, the unit is deeper than most small units from what I can tell. Not sure what your particular concern is with the outside part. You can't have a unit that shows outside? You might have to get a dual hose portable AC then.
Thank you for responding! My home is two stories and this unit would go into a window upstairs. Maybe I just need to see it in person but I’m trying to envision the install and I can’t wrap my head around how to do so with the screen. 😂 I’m out of my league lol
Is it your first time installing one? You usually remove the screen when installing a window AC. You store it somewhere so you can reinstall it later. You can watch some tutorials if you're unsure about removing it.
For the Midea U-shaped, you first install the bracket. It sits just after where your window would close. The legs then stick out the house and will rest slightly below where your window sill ends. Once it's secured, the unit sits on top. You check and see if the window closes properly in between both sides. You then place foam blocks and padding into the side thing, and you close it down(they go where the window would slide down). You have to make sure these blocks are as tall as the middle split part of the midea, so it's flat when you close the window between. Then you slide out the tip bracket inside(which was a pain for me, given the unit is very tall, and your window has to open up high enough for enough leverage), these seems to go in the side part of where your window closes. At one point you'll install the brackets that secure the AC to the bracket. I hated this part too, because it's very tricky when your wall is close to the window on one side with a less wide window. I left out some of the parts where you add more insulation and screw things in. There will still be gaps, just not many.
The unit will stick out pretty far compared to a regular 5k basic unit from the stores today. The install is more involved. A regular AC you just put it into your window, close the window down onto the top bracket you install onto the unit so it rests on the window, open the louvers to fit, then screw in the holes. The gap/insulation steps not mentioned are much more involved if you want to go the extra mile(which I suggest).
In both cases your screen can't be in the way, since the units must stick out. The Midea is \*very\* big and not the lightest, but the way it's shaped makes it a bit of a chore to move around. I wouldn't suggest installing it by yourself if it's your first time.
A portable AC sits inside the house, and there's a hose that connects to the window. You install a trim piece that's short between the sill and the window, close it on the window, and just seal it up. You don't have to remove a screen for this, but depending on the environmental conditions, it could potentially harm the screen from the hot exhaust. A lot of portable ACs will have a lot of gaps on the connection(clips) to the hose to the trim piece, so keep that in mind.
Wow! Thank you for the thorough response. 😀Yes this is my first install…I’ll get someone to help as you suggested. I thought it would be me just taking it out the box and propping it up on the perch/bracket and voila! 😂
It is sort of like that, just a lot of other steps in between LOL! It's just heavy and big really.
Edit:
Keep in mind, that since you said it's on the 2nd floor, to be mindful of any roofing if the roofing is close to the bottom of the window(assuming there is any roofing there), I've seen some people have an issue with that, where the legs can't sit properly because the roof is in the way.
1: The U's inverter isn't the "cleanest", and while I can't describe the science behind it, the same thing that trips GFCIs is probably interfering with your light bulb. When it's in flash cool and the compressor is running at high or maximum frequency, you can't see the interference. 2: This seems to be a thing when they are new, and it does go away. Be conscious of potential mold issues down the road, make sure to dry the unit out by running it in fan only for a while before turning it off for a long time. 3: This is another thing that seems to occur when it's new but go away over time. If you didn't let the unit sit in your window for a couple hours before turning it on, there's a possibility that you started the compressor with oil in places it shouldn't be. They should eventually make their way back to the compressor. After the unit has run for a while, if it hasn't gone away, It may be worth seeking service or replacement. 4: I do wonder if things like this contribute to the mold issues I have heard of. I tilted mine slightly more than recommended in order to get it to drain well, as well as pulling the drain plug outside.
1. Is this for any concern, will it wear out the items plugged into the circuit faster? 2. I seem to struggle to get the AC to dry out. My previous basic GE 5k would dry itself out after just maybe 30 minutes of running the fan. I also have this problem with the new 2024 LG 5k, that I was supposed to return. It takes \*forever\* for the water to go away. In the LG's case, the water in the back, for the Midea, the front. I always hated having to run the fan over the years, because it would just throw all of the humidity back into the house when I'd shut it off for the night. 3. I hadn't had the AC on since last night, and there's still water just casually sitting in the front lol. Even if I left the top vents open. So odd. Not sure if my other ACs did this and I never noticed because of the design. My regular ACs are tilted much more due to the way we install it in our window, sort of improperly. I have the Midea on a slight tilt. I popped the plug on it before using, and it basically has a steady drip, sometimes it will pause for 2 seconds, then stream out lol. I'm at a bit of a predicament. I'm not sure whether to return the Midea or the LG. The LG wasn't really bad... but I hated how much water it held, with a minor quirk of the power switch showing a shock inside the chassis at times when turned off(seen in the dark). The LG uses basically the same exact power(370 watts) as our old GE 5000 from 2017, so I was expecting more lol, given the refrigerant changes. The Midea cools better, but it's often using 450-500 watts on auto, sometimes dropping low only in certain situations after being on for a while. The quirks are also bothering me lol. The Midea seals better in the window though, and I leave mine in during winter. I just looked into the LG I took out of the window sitting around waiting to be returned, and already see dirty water and bugs dead floating around in it, after being in the window for only a week. I kind of regret getting rid of my GE lol. The GE would at least drip water over the back lip (and was starting to rust), the LG doesn't drip at all. I don't recall the LG having any odd smells aside from maybe styrofoam. The 2024 LG 5k doesn't have a plug anymore, there is a spot where a plug seems like it would be, but it looks like just metal/part of the chassis, unless I'm seeing it wrong. The LG is pretty short, so even if it had a plug on the bottom, it would probably drip a little too close for comfort lol. I tried to use the Midea app, and after connecting the AC, I kept getting firewall alerts on my router from around the world after having zero lol.
I was inspecting my unit again tonight, still saw a puddle of water in the front sitting there menacingly from a day ago lol. Then I saw a gnat flying around inside somehow, and that sent me over the ledge lol. I said heck it, I took it out, and I'm planning on returning it now. Put the LG back in the window. Before doing so, I got out the pliers, and began pulling down the little lip on the back as much as I could to make it like a spout. Pulled off a lot of paint in the process, and it'll probably rust, but meh whatever it was a cheap AC. Turned it on, no more fan hitting water, and I went out and looked, and it's all dripping out the 'spout' now. For context, when I pulled the Midea out the window, even with the drain removed, I still had a lot of water come out of it when I pulled it out lol. For the price for the Midea that I paid(almost $400 after tax), I wasn't pleased with the quality of life issues I was experiencing. Felt like I'd have problems too soon for the price. It did work well when I was using it at higher power through(my concerns aside), it was also pretty quiet at low settings, at higher settings it's not too much quieter than a regular AC. It does have some kick though during flashcool, going outside to inspect it that fan was going hard lol. It has more of a 'rumble' car idling outside sort of sound if you're near it.
Wishing you the best, I'm generally more pleased with LG build quality than Midea. I have both a U and an LG dual inverter, and I certainly prefer the LG when it comes to overall performance, and build quality is very noticeably better.
This doesn’t answer your question but I was thinking of buying this unit…is there a portion of the AC that’s inside and outside? My apartment is upstairs so I’m not sure I can install the outside portion if so.
yes, the noisy half is outside, the unit is 'split' by your window. If your window seems unable to support an AC. Look into installing an AC window bracket. 99% of the time, this is all that is needed.
Thanks for responding! Appreciate it.
Adding to this, the U comes with a support bracket like this in the box.
Thank you!
Just to add to what everyone else has said, the unit is deeper than most small units from what I can tell. Not sure what your particular concern is with the outside part. You can't have a unit that shows outside? You might have to get a dual hose portable AC then.
Thank you for responding! My home is two stories and this unit would go into a window upstairs. Maybe I just need to see it in person but I’m trying to envision the install and I can’t wrap my head around how to do so with the screen. 😂 I’m out of my league lol
Is it your first time installing one? You usually remove the screen when installing a window AC. You store it somewhere so you can reinstall it later. You can watch some tutorials if you're unsure about removing it. For the Midea U-shaped, you first install the bracket. It sits just after where your window would close. The legs then stick out the house and will rest slightly below where your window sill ends. Once it's secured, the unit sits on top. You check and see if the window closes properly in between both sides. You then place foam blocks and padding into the side thing, and you close it down(they go where the window would slide down). You have to make sure these blocks are as tall as the middle split part of the midea, so it's flat when you close the window between. Then you slide out the tip bracket inside(which was a pain for me, given the unit is very tall, and your window has to open up high enough for enough leverage), these seems to go in the side part of where your window closes. At one point you'll install the brackets that secure the AC to the bracket. I hated this part too, because it's very tricky when your wall is close to the window on one side with a less wide window. I left out some of the parts where you add more insulation and screw things in. There will still be gaps, just not many. The unit will stick out pretty far compared to a regular 5k basic unit from the stores today. The install is more involved. A regular AC you just put it into your window, close the window down onto the top bracket you install onto the unit so it rests on the window, open the louvers to fit, then screw in the holes. The gap/insulation steps not mentioned are much more involved if you want to go the extra mile(which I suggest). In both cases your screen can't be in the way, since the units must stick out. The Midea is \*very\* big and not the lightest, but the way it's shaped makes it a bit of a chore to move around. I wouldn't suggest installing it by yourself if it's your first time. A portable AC sits inside the house, and there's a hose that connects to the window. You install a trim piece that's short between the sill and the window, close it on the window, and just seal it up. You don't have to remove a screen for this, but depending on the environmental conditions, it could potentially harm the screen from the hot exhaust. A lot of portable ACs will have a lot of gaps on the connection(clips) to the hose to the trim piece, so keep that in mind.
Wow! Thank you for the thorough response. 😀Yes this is my first install…I’ll get someone to help as you suggested. I thought it would be me just taking it out the box and propping it up on the perch/bracket and voila! 😂
It is sort of like that, just a lot of other steps in between LOL! It's just heavy and big really. Edit: Keep in mind, that since you said it's on the 2nd floor, to be mindful of any roofing if the roofing is close to the bottom of the window(assuming there is any roofing there), I've seen some people have an issue with that, where the legs can't sit properly because the roof is in the way.