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Midea U 8,000 BTU (MAW08U2QWT)
Model MAW08U2QWT
SCORE7.5 / 10
The December 2024 U revision, not recalled, at CEER 16 with ENERGY STAR Most Efficient status. About 6% less power than the CEER 15 V1UWT for the same cooling, which is nice but not worth chasing a hard-to-find listing.
Specs
| Spec | Midea U 8,000 BTU (MAW08U2QWT) |
|---|---|
| Type | U-shaped window |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 8,000 BTU |
| CEER | 16 |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Heat mode | None |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR | Certified 2024-12-25; Most Efficient: Yes |
Sources: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners dataset · CPSC recall #25320 · Midea US store page (MAW08U2QWT, 1-yr warranty)
Before you buy
- Midea sold the U2QWT and the recalled U1QWT with the same CEER ratings and near-identical titles; one digit separates them.
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