Midea MAW05R1KWT-B

• CEER (class median 14.4)14.4, no ties
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($54)$7 less
• Width 16" (class median 18.6")narrower than 55%
• Weight 30 lb (class median 42 lb)lighter than 100%
• Rank among 5 similar designs#4

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 5,000-6,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

These model numbers have the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight as the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Midea MAW05S1KWT-A
• Midea MAW05R1VWBL-T
• Midea MAW05R1VWWT-T
• Midea MWEUWA-05CRFN8-BCN4
• Frigidaire FHWC055TF1
• Frigidaire FHWC056TF1
• BLACK+DECKER BDM05C
• Brothers 102372
• PerfectAire 1PACV5000
• Vissani VAW05V1KWT

How many square feet does the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B cool?

At 5,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 100 to 150 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 110-165 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 90-135 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B use?

About 347 watts at full power (5,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.4), which is 3.0 amps at 115 V. That is 50 W less than the typical unit in its class (397 W), or $7 a year cheaper to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 50% of the 12 units in the class.

Can the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 3.0 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. Every certified unit in this class is 115 V.

What are the dimensions of the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B, and will it fit my window?

16" W × 12.1" H × 13.3" D, 30 lb. It is narrower than 55% of its 11 competitors and lighter than 100% of them. The window must be wider than 16"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 0 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $75 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $47, so it saves roughly $28 a year.

Is the Midea MAW05R1KWT-B the same as the Midea MAW05S1KWT-A?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 11 model numbers with the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight, which means the same unit sold under another brand or with a different colour or retailer code. The full list is on this page.