bristolri_wx Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 It's May! Can't stand to post warm season related questions in the winter banter thread! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolri_wx Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 I need to pick up some window air conditioners this season. Unhappy with a GE unit I purchased last year. What brands/models are folks having success with that last more than two or three seasons? As much as I like to do things to help the environment, these high efficiency window units don't last like the units from the "good ole days". And before you ask - can't afford mini-splits... yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 44 minutes ago, bristolri_wx said: I need to pick up some window air conditioners this season. Unhappy with a GE unit I purchased last year. What brands/models are folks having success with that last more than two or three seasons? As much as I like to do things to help the environment, these high efficiency window units don't last like the units from the "good ole days". And before you ask - can't afford mini-splits... yet... I can’t recommend the Midea u-shaped AC high enough. Quiet and efficient. I’ve had one for 2 years and I love it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 9 hours ago, mreaves said: I can’t recommend the Midea u-shaped AC high enough. Quiet and efficient. I’ve had one for 2 years and I love it. same here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 14 hours ago, mreaves said: I can’t recommend the Midea u-shaped AC high enough. Quiet and efficient. I’ve had one for 2 years and I love it. I have 4 units, its amazing how much more efficient they are at cooling my house. Keeps whole house comfortable. Previously had 3 older window units and a Portable AC it's laugable how much better the Midea's are. The Portable AC was absolutely awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolri_wx Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 Thanks everyone for the suggestion of the Midea's. I have seen those on Amazon. Is the install as easy as a standard window unit with the U shape of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 26 minutes ago, bristolri_wx said: Thanks everyone for the suggestion of the Midea's. I have seen those on Amazon. Is the install as easy as a standard window unit with the U shape of these? No, definitely more of a learning curve. You don't just pop them in like a standard unit. There is YouTube video that has step by step if you need it. I get them quick now after doing it a season or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 On 5/12/2025 at 12:53 PM, backedgeapproaching said: I have 4 units, its amazing how much more efficient they are at cooling my house. Keeps whole house comfortable. Previously had 3 older window units and a Portable AC it's laugable how much better the Midea's are. The Portable AC was absolutely awful. Yeah. They are outstanding units that behave like a mini split. We have some of the most expensive electricty in the US in New England. Anyone not running one of these is just throwing money to Eversource. I don't think people realize how expensive electricty in New England is compared to the US. Top 5 most expensive according to the EIA monthly data.. Hawaii .4269 Connecticut .3325 RI .3307 California .3166 MA .3044 https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a A traditional window AC unit just cycles the compressor on and off at full speed at like 800 watts. They usually end up running non-stop at like 800 watts when that much cooling power is often not necessary. These Midea U are using variable speed dc fans and compressor. They can throttle the compressor down to as low as like 150 watts and run up to max at the exact cooling load for the room. They are also like 10 times quieter at low speed. I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prismshine Productions Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Not a single day hitting 90 on the AccuWeather long range through mid August... Sent from my SM-S156V using Tapatalk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolri_wx Posted Sunday at 02:24 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 02:24 AM On 5/14/2025 at 5:45 AM, BrianW said: Yeah. They are outstanding units that behave like a mini split. We have some of the most expensive electricty in the US in New England. Anyone not running one of these is just throwing money to Eversource. I don't think people realize how expensive electricty in New England is compared to the US. Top 5 most expensive according to the EIA monthly data.. Hawaii .4269 Connecticut .3325 RI .3307 California .3166 MA .3044 https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a A traditional window AC unit just cycles the compressor on and off at full speed at like 800 watts. They usually end up running non-stop at like 800 watts when that much cooling power is often not necessary. These Midea U are using variable speed dc fans and compressor. They can throttle the compressor down to as low as like 150 watts and run up to max at the exact cooling load for the room. They are also like 10 times quieter at low speed. I I guess I know which A/C unit will be my next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otown_WX Posted Sunday at 02:29 AM Share Posted Sunday at 02:29 AM On 5/14/2025 at 10:44 AM, Prismshine Productions said: Not a single day hitting 90 on the AccuWeather long range through mid August... Sent from my SM-S156V using Tapatalk Next time you have the urge to look at Accuweather, don't 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolri_wx Posted Sunday at 02:56 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 02:56 AM I know it's been mentioned a few times here, but wanted to make a point to mention https://windy.com for weather maps and models. It's come a long way from wind/waves that it focused on when it first started. They also have apps for iOS/iPad and Android. I'm seriously considering a premium subscription. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otown_WX Posted Sunday at 06:58 AM Share Posted Sunday at 06:58 AM 4 hours ago, bristolri_wx said: I know it's been mentioned a few times here, but wanted to make a point to mention https://windy.com for weather maps and models. It's come a long way from wind/waves that it focused on when it first started. They also have apps for iOS/iPad and Android. I'm seriously considering a premium subscription. Nice find, will be adding to the bookmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago On 5/12/2025 at 12:53 PM, backedgeapproaching said: I have 4 units, its amazing how much more efficient they are at cooling my house. Keeps whole house comfortable. Previously had 3 older window units and a Portable AC it's laugable how much better the Midea's are. The Portable AC was absolutely awful. We had to purchase a portable unit for my mother-in-law's assisted living unit. Pretty nice and inexpensive device that seems to do the job where she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 35 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: We had to purchase a portable unit for my mother-in-law's assisted living unit. Pretty nice and inexpensive device that seems to do the job where she is. Mine was really old and most likely very inefficient so probably skewing my opinion a bit, guessing the 2025 versions are certainly a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 10 minutes ago, backedgeapproaching said: Mine was really old and most likely very inefficient so probably skewing my opinion a bit, guessing the 2025 versions are certainly a little better. I'm not a big fan of the portable ones in general due to efficiancy, although they have improved. But they only allow this type of unit where she lives. So far, so good. They are required to run the heat in the building until May 31 I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago This sucks. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/fire-breaks-out-at-matunuck-oyster-bar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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