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Midea U 12,000 BTU U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12V1UWT)
Model MAW12V1UWT
SCORE7.5 / 10
The biggest current U, not recalled and rated CEER 15. We found no verified listing for it, and a 12,000 BTU unit on a shared 115V circuit deserves a check of what else is on that outlet.
Specs
| Spec | Midea U 12,000 BTU U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12V1UWT) |
|---|---|
| Type | U-shaped window |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 12,000 BTU |
| CEER | 15 |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Heat mode | None |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR | Certified 2025-10-13 |
| Power | 115V; 12.17 A rated on the original 12,000 V1QWT (retailer spec) |
Sources: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners dataset · CPSC recall #25320
Before you buy
- CPSC recall #25320 (June 2025) covers the 8,000-12,000 BTU V1QWT, AV1QWT, W1QWT and U1QWT Midea U models over mold from pooled water. Read the suffix on the listing and again on the box label. The recalled 12,000 BTU models are MAW12V1QWT, MAW12AV1QWT, MAW12W1QWT and MAW12U1QWT.
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