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Midea · Smart Inverter with Heat
Midea 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC with Heat (MAW12HV1CWT)
Model MAW12HV1CWT
SCORE6.9 / 10
The bigger sibling of our window heat pump pick, with the same 41°F heat floor. Its CEER 13.3 is below DOE's 14.4 minimum for units made from May 26, 2026, and we found no new Amazon listing.
Specs
| Spec | Midea 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC with Heat (MAW12HV1CWT) |
|---|---|
| Type | Window heat pump |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 12,000 BTU |
| CEER | 13.3 |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Heat mode | Heat pump |
| Weight | 58 lb |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Heat-pump range | 41-75°F outdoors (same manual as the 8,000) |
| Heating capacity | Not published by Midea |
Sources: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners dataset · Midea MAW08HV1CWT / MAW12HV1CWT user manual · eCFR 10 CFR 430.32(b) Table 7
Before you buy
- Owners report a rattle or a loud start in heat mode, loud enough to wake some at night.
- Midea's app wouldn't connect for some owners.
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