Midea 12K BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner

The scoop

Summer isn’t over yet, and we just spotted the Midea 12K BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner sitting on a regular shelf with a price card that suggests it’s on its way out. If you’ve been putting off replacing that ancient window unit, this one might be worth a look before it disappears for good.

This is Midea’s U-shaped window air conditioner, a design that splits the unit around the window sash so you can actually lock your window while the AC is running – a nice upgrade over the traditional bulky box units. It’s rated to cool spaces up to 550 square feet, comes with an inverter compressor for quieter, more efficient operation, and is Energy Star certified.

Similar 12K BTU U-shaped units with smart features and inverter compressors tend to sit well above this price point at other retailers. For a unit that covers a decent-sized room or open living area, this looks like a reasonable value if the price card reflects a real markdown.

Window AC units like this often get marked down late in the summer season as retailers make room for fall and winter inventory. That means once the on-hand stock is gone, it’s likely gone for the season, so if you’ve got a room that still needs cooling relief, don’t wait too long to decide.

The Bottom Line: If you’ve got a room still fighting the summer heat, this U-shaped Midea unit brings smart features and quiet operation to a category that’s usually pretty basic. Anyone else made the switch to a U-shaped window AC yet?