Midea MAW24R2VWT

• CEER (class median 13.3)13.3, no ties
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($256)$12 less
• Width 23.6" (class median 26")narrower than 94%
• Weight 103 lb (class median 130 lb)lighter than 75%
• Rank among 6 similar designs#3

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 24,000 BTU and up 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 MAW24R2VWT: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Midea MAW25R2VWT
• Midea MAW24RV1CWT
• Midea MAW24S2VWT-A
• Midea MAW24S2YWT-S
• Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3
• Frigidaire FHWW245WE2
• Sea Breeze WA324ZREB
• Keystone KSTAW242WA
• PerfectAire 1PACV25000E
• Keplerx KBRC24RSVE2
• Comfort-Aire RADS-253R03

How many square feet does the Midea MAW24R2VWT cool?

At 24,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 1000 to 1500 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 1100-1650 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 900-1350 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Midea MAW24R2VWT use?

About 1805 watts at full power (24,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 13.3), which is 7.8 amps at 230 V. That is 85 W less than the typical unit in its class (1890 W), or $12 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 47% of the 17 units in the class.

What outlet does the Midea MAW24R2VWT need?

It is a 230 V unit that draws 7.8 A, so it needs its own 230 V circuit with a matching plug (typically NEMA 6-15 or 6-20). If the room has only ordinary 115 V outlets, an electrician has to add one. Only 100% of the 17 certified units in this class are 230 V.

What are the dimensions of the Midea MAW24R2VWT, and will it fit my window?

23.6" W × 17.9" H × 25.4" D, 103 lb. It is narrower than 94% of its 16 competitors and lighter than 75% of them. The window must be wider than 23.6"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the Midea MAW24R2VWT also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 3 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Midea MAW24R2VWT worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $361 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $244, so it saves roughly $117 a year.

Is the Midea MAW24R2VWT the same as the Midea MAW25R2VWT?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 12 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.