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Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC with Heat (MAW08HV1CWT)
Model MAW08HV1CWT
SCORE6.9 / 10
Our window heat pump pick for cooling plus spring and fall heat: CEER 14.5, Most Efficient, sold by Amazon. The heat pump shuts off below 41°F outside, so pair it with a space heater anywhere it freezes.
Specs
| Spec | Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC with Heat (MAW08HV1CWT) |
|---|---|
| Type | Window heat pump |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 8,000 BTU |
| CEER | 14.5 |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Heat mode | Heat pump |
| Window width, min | 24 in |
| Window width, max | 38.5 in |
| Min sash opening | 14.5 in |
| Weight | 56 lb |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Heat range | Supplemental heat between 40°F and 110°F (Midea); listing says the heat pump works above 41°F |
| Heating capacity | Not published by Midea |
| Room size | Up to 350 sq ft |
| ENERGY STAR | Certified 2024-01-02, Most Efficient; reverse-cycle class |
| Warranty (manual) | 1 yr unit; 5 yr sealed system; 3 yr compressor (store page lists 1 yr) |
| Window fit (manual) | 23.6-38.8 in wide, 13.8 in opening (listing: 24-38.5 in, 14.5 in) |
Sources: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners dataset · Midea MAW08HV1CWT / MAW12HV1CWT user manual · Midea EnergyGuide label (MAW08HV1CWT) · Midea US store page · Amazon listing B0CVVQWGH2 (Creators API features)
Before you buy
- Below 41°F outside the unit shuts off and shows LO (manual); owners who checked found no firmware that lowers it.
- Owners report rattles in the first days; adhesive foam at contact points helps if the cause is the window or bracket.
- A conventional box unit, not U-shaped; Midea's U models have no heat mode.
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