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      7,800 BTU window air conditioner

      Midea MAW08V1KWT-A

      Average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 15.1 ranks #13 of 29 8,000 BTU window air conditioners.

      It cools a room of about 250-350 sq ft, draws about 517 watts and costs about $70 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

      CEER
      15.1 Combined efficiency, higher is better
      Average · beats 57%
      Cooling
      7,800 BTU/hFor about 250-350 sq ft
      Energy use
      387 kWh/yr37% less than the federal minimum
      Unit size
      19.2" wide 13.5" high, 22" deep, 53 lb

      A good fit if…

      • You want to plug it into an ordinary outlet - it runs on 115 V.
      • You want the very top tier - it meets the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria.

      Think twice if…

      • You also need heat - it cools only.

      Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

      Details

      Specifications7,800 BTU, 115 V
      General
      BrandMidea
      Also sold asFrigidaire Gallery
      Model numberMAW08V1KWT-A
      TypeWindow
      DesignStandard box
      HeatingNo, cooling only
      CompressorVariable speed (inverter)
      Voltage115 V (standard outlet)
      RefrigerantR-32 (GWP 675)
      Support bracket includedYes
      On the market sinceMay 7, 2026
      Last certifiedSeptember 4, 2026
      Performance
      Cooling capacity7,800 BTU/h
      CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power15.1
      Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours387 kWh
      Better than federal minimum37% less energy
      ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes
      Size
      Width × height × depth19.2" W × 13.5" H × 22" D
      Weight53 lb
      How it compares with 28 other 8,000 BTU window units#13 of 29
      • CEER (class median 15.0)15.1, tied with 2 others
      • Yearly cost vs. class median ($72)$2 less
      • Width 19.2" (class median 19.4")narrower than 57%
      • Weight 53 lb (class median 56 lb)lighter than 68%
      • Rank among 13 similar designs#5

      Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 8,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

      Same unit, other model numbers2

      These model numbers have the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight as the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Questions7
      How many square feet does the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A cool?
      At 7,800 BTU/h it suits a room of about 250 to 350 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 275-385 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 225-315 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.
      How many watts and amps does the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A use?
      About 517 watts at full power (7,800 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.1), which is 4.5 amps at 115 V. That is 16 W less than the typical unit in its class (533 W), or $2 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 52% of the 29 units in the class.
      Can the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A run on a standard outlet?
      Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 4.5 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 MAW08V1KWT-A, and will it fit my window?
      19.2" W × 13.5" H × 22" D, 53 lb. It is narrower than 57% of its 28 competitors and lighter than 68% of them. The window must be wider than 19.2"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.
      Can the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A also heat the room?
      No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 4 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.
      Is the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
      An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $117 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $70, so it saves roughly $47 a year.
      Is the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A the same as the Midea MAW08V1KYWT-S?
      As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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.

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      1. The air conditioner Midea MAW08V1KWT-A
      2. How you use it
      Per year
      $109
      Per month of use
      $20
      Per day
      $0.66
      Per hour
      8.3¢
      Power draw
      517 W

      Electricity used: 682 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $183

      Power draw is capacity divided by CEER, which already includes standby power. Inverter units often run below full power, so real use can be lower. Electricity prices: U.S. EIA residential averages (12 months to July 2026). Days a year start from your state's cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

      Closest alternatives

      Units with a similar CEER in the same class, and what sets each one apart from the Midea MAW08V1KWT-A.

      ModelCEERCompared with this one
      Hisense AALW08TW2615.00.1 CEER lower, 1.1" wider, U-shaped
      TCL T08WQ2S15.00.1 CEER lower, 1.5" wider, 4 lb heavier, U-shaped
      Windmill 08W2Wi15.00.1 CEER lower, 8 lb heavier
      GE Profile PWDV08W15.00.1 CEER lower, 0.7" narrower, 10 lb lighter
      Friedrich CCV08A10A15.00.1 CEER lower, 1.5" wider, 4 lb heavier

      See all 29 8,000 BTU window air conditioners, ranked

      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners (U.S. EPA), certification of September 4, 2026. How we use the data.