WindowENERGY STAR

Midea U MAW08V1QWT

4.5(16,000 retailer ratings) by Midea · Model MAW08V1QWT

Midea 8,000 BTU U Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner.

The definitive U-shaped inverter — the window sash closes into the U, so the glass itself blocks compressor noise at 42 dB.

Cooling

8,000 BTU

Covers

350 ft²

Efficiency

15CEER

Noise

42 dB

$300 est.

typical street price · via Amazon

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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

Window closes into the U — glass blocks compressor noise
CEER 15 inverter efficiency
App + Alexa/Google + scheduling

Cons

Pre-2025 units were recalled — buy the updated version
Bracket install is more involved than a standard chassis

What the Midea U MAW08V1QWT costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 15CEER rating at 8 hours/day of cooling, using average residential electricity rates for each US climate zone. Your usage and utility rate will shift these numbers — run the calculator for your exact room.

Climate zone	Example regions	Est. cost / month
Cool North	Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England	$20 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$22 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$18 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$19 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity	8,000 BTU
Rated coverage	350 ft²
Efficiency	15 CEER
Noise (low)	42 dB
Smart features	App, Voice, Scheduling
ENERGY STAR	Yes
Model number	MAW08V1QWT
Typical street price	$300