WindowENERGY STAR

Midea U MAW12V1QWT

4.5(15,000 retailer ratings) by Midea · Model MAW12V1QWT

The U-shape scaled to 550 sq ft — 12,000 BTU of inverter cooling that still idles at 42 dB with the window closed onto it.

Cooling

12,000 BTU

Covers

550 ft²

Efficiency

15CEER

Noise

42 dB

$419 est.

typical street price · via Amazon

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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

550 sq ft coverage at CEER 15
42 dB low — exceptional for a 12K unit
App + Alexa/Google + scheduling

Cons

Earlier units covered by the 2025 recall — buy the updated version
Real price premium over conventional 12K chassis

What the Midea U MAW12V1QWT 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	$31 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$33 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$27 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$29 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU
Rated coverage	550 ft²
Efficiency	15 CEER
Noise (low)	42 dB
Smart features	App, Voice, Scheduling
ENERGY STAR	Yes
Model number	MAW12V1QWT
Typical street price	$419