U Shaped window AC

andrew_j · May 21, 2023

I am contemplating ordering a U Shaped window AC unit as they supposedly extremely quiet and 35% more energy efficient because the compressor has an inverter. Also you can open window still.

Any one have experience?

8,000 BTU U-shaped Air Conditioner

Introducing the first-ever U-shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner that allows you to open or close your window while the unit is installed. The innovative design makes installation very easy, and the ability to close the window isolates the noise outside, making it ultra-quiet.

www.midea.com

2dogs · May 21, 2023

Yes, Midea brand I think. Works well however I'm unable to keep the window screen down on days when an air conditioner isn't needed. Its quiet though.The noisy parts are on the outside, separated by a closed window.

RhondaHonda · May 21, 2023

I’ve also contemplated one for my basement garage. Everything I’ve read is positive. Does anyone know if they make one that heats as well?

slacktide_bitog · May 21, 2023

Soleus makes this over-the-sill air conditioner. It's like your U-shaped but upside-down, so n-shaped

RhondaHonda said:
I’ve also contemplated one for my basement garage. Everything I’ve read is positive. Does anyone know if they make one that heats as well?

all air conditioners make heat. Just turn them backwards

PimTac · May 21, 2023

slacktide_bitog said:
Soleus makes this over-the-sill air conditioner. It's like your U-shaped but upside-down, so n-shaped

Both Soleus and Midea make these. They are commonly called saddle air conditioners. You won’t lose the window space that you do with the U types.

There may be other brands as well.

14Accent · May 21, 2023

What about a portable AC unit? For the last several years, I've been running a Whynter unit in my master bedroom and I love it. I have 4 windows in the room: 3 on the North wall, one on the East wall that I use as a vent for the AC unit. When the temp's get too high, I close the North windows and run the AC. Below 68 degrees ambient, I open the 3 North facing windows and enjoy the breeze.

RhondaHonda · May 21, 2023

14Accent said:
What about a portable AC unit? For the last several years, I've been running a Whynter unit in my master bedroom and I love it. I have 4 windows in the room: 3 on the North wall, one on the East wall that I use as a vent for the AC unit. When the temp's get too high, I close the North windows and run the AC. Below 68 degrees ambient, I open the 3 North facing windows and enjoy the breeze.

I have a portable AC in my basement garage but the problem is it exhausts the warm air without a dedicated intake so it ends up sucking warm, humid air past the window seal to make-up for what leaves. I think one of these u-shaped window units would work much better.

14Accent · May 22, 2023

RhondaHonda said:
I have a portable AC in my basement garage but the problem is it exhausts the warm air without a dedicated intake so it ends up sucking warm, humid air past the window seal to make-up for what leaves. I think one of these u-shaped window units would work much better.

Fair enough, that is the one downfall of the portable units. They exhaust air out a hose, but they intake air from the room they're located in causing them to re-cool the same air over and over. They're definitely less efficient than a good window unit.

That being said, the only reason I continue to use my portable unit is because I got it for free. Years ago I went out back of work for a smoke and found my unit in the trash behind a rental house. At first, I thought it was nothing more than a dehumidifier... that is, until I Googled the model #....

Even today, portable AC units sell for $5-600 on the low end, so I consider myself very lucky!

TheLastWord · May 22, 2023

14Accent said:
Fair enough, that is the one downfall of the portable units. They exhaust air out a hose, but they intake air from the room they're located in causing them to re-cool the same air over and over. They're definitely less efficient than a good window unit.

That being said, the only reason I continue to use my portable unit is because I got it for free. Years ago I went out back of work for a smoke and found my unit in the trash behind a rental house. At first, I thought it was nothing more than a dehumidifier... that is, until I Googled the model #....

Even today, portable AC units sell for $5-600 on the low end, so I consider myself very lucky!

The better ones use a 2 hose system, intake and exhaust.

andrew_j · May 22, 2023

14Accent said:
What about a portable AC unit? For the last several years, I've been running a Whynter unit in my master bedroom and I love it. I have 4 windows in the room: 3 on the North wall, one on the East wall that I use as a vent for the AC unit. When the temp's get too high, I close the North windows and run the AC. Below 68 degrees ambient, I open the 3 North facing windows and enjoy the breeze.

Thanks for suggestion.

Noise…..The compressor inside your home no matter who much sound deadening….I have one and need to replace and don’t enjoy the noise it emits while I work….also bothers my wife who has hearing issues.

earlyre · May 22, 2023

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PimTac · May 22, 2023

andrew_j said:
I am contemplating ordering a U Shaped window AC unit as they supposedly extremely quiet and 35% more energy efficient because the compressor has an inverter. Also you can open window still.

Any one have experience?

8,000 BTU U-shaped Air Conditioner

Introducing the first-ever U-shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner that allows you to open or close your window while the unit is installed. The innovative design makes installation very easy, and the ability to close the window isolates the noise outside, making it ultra-quiet.

www.midea.com

When I had air conditioner units installed I went with inverter technology. It save money along with being quieter. The units I have are splits where the compressor is outside but all the tubing and electrical are run thru a hole that is drilled in the wall. It’s the same principle that these U or saddle units use.

I highly recommend inverters on any appliances they are available on which is most of them them now.

andrew_j · Jun 2, 2023

I am having good luck with unit!

Not as quite a mini split by any margin however for price it works ! Install is harder than a window unit.

John105 · Jun 2, 2023

14Accent said:
What about a portable AC unit? For the last several years, I've been running a Whynter unit in my master bedroom and I love it. I have 4 windows in the room: 3 on the North wall, one on the East wall that I use as a vent for the AC unit. When the temp's get too high, I close the North windows and run the AC. Below 68 degrees ambient, I open the 3 North facing windows and enjoy the breeze.

Portable units are grossly inefficient. Unless you find one whose intake is from the outside. If there is only an exhaust hose, then its intake is air that has already been conditioned.

What is amazing is we had 2 small ones the year our central AC broke. Not only was the house not comfortable, just 2 units consumed more energy than a 3 ton system which makes our small house very comfortable.

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