MIDEA MAW12AV1QWT 12,000 BTU Midea U Inverter Window Ai (Open Box)

I had been looking at these units for a while - then at the furthest point from AC season, literally 6 months until I typically turn them on - I see a refurb 12000 BTU unit for less than half price of a new unit (if bought in the throes of hot season). Reading the reviews is a mixed bag, but inconsistent. Some comment on receiving what looks like a new unit, some comment that their unit is beat up, and some comment that they are missing hardware. I ordered two and thankfully, my experience is what looks to be never before installed units including all hardware. There are many helpful videos available on Youtube, including an excellent one from Midea. This unit is smaller and not has heavy as the 5000 BTU Frigidaire unit that it replaced. I didn't need two people to lift it into the window as the video suggests. The first install took about half an hour and went as smoothly as could be expected. The only slight problems i had were the part about cutting the foam and fitting it - and this is due to me using kitchen knives and approximating the measurements without using a pencil. Any air gaps leftover are easily hidden with white duct tape (not included). Part of the Midea video instructions say to use air conditioning sealer tape - which is not included nor is it listed in the manual as a part. Everything else was included. The 2nd unit took about 15-minutes due to me going through it once already. The temps are in the low 60s outside, so there's only so much I can do to test these things out. You can be sure that if things don't work out when I need them that I will be back with a modified review, but for now it works. On full blast, this is between the loudness of my previous AC unit between low and medium. At low settings, this is the quietest unit I've ever experienced. The low fan setting is actually 40% and with the Midea app, it can be lowered even more to the point where the fan is quieter than ambient noise (I have a computer in the same room making fan noise). Both units cooled down the room very quickly to 60F. But at the same time, it really isn't a true test of the unit to cool a room to 60F when it's already 65F. This isn't what I would be using the unit for. However, so far so good. If it's June 2024 and no update from me, then I have no complaints (or I abandoned my account LOL). Very pleased so far. Call me crazy, but installing 2 12000 BTU units at the furthest point away from when I need them seems crazy, but at the same time - these two units together cost less than if I went out and bought just a single one when I needed it - and even then, it might be sold out. Update 4 months later: it's getting to the season where it's not too hot outside, but the humidity approaches 100%. I've been running these in dehumidifier mode as needed. They are working well. I'm digging the app that lets me change settings on both units without having to be in the same room (or area) as the units as long as I have data or Wi-Fi connectivity. It's much easier to use the app vs the remote. Plus, since I keep my mobile device around me, no more hunting for the remotes that I usually misplace if I'm not using it every day. I've found that both units remotes work with each unit and I haven't found a way to make it so each remote only works with the unit it was packaged with - but I also don't need that functionality.