Windmill 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, Cools up to 250 sq ft

I own several Midea U shape 8k btu units. They are truly AC/DC Inverter air conditioners. This 6K BTU; Windmill unit isn’t an inverter type AC. The fan speed rpm’s, do ramp up and down at a fixed rate, not truly variable. The compressor is NOT variable speed, it is on and off. Aesthetically, the unit looks great. The noise level is definitely louder than a full inverter type ac. I purchased this windmill unit for my kitchen window. Aesthetically it looks great, exactly what I wanted. It does keep the 150 square-foot area comfortable, just a bit noisy. The directed airflow output being on top instead of in front was also another key reason I bought this unit. Overall, it’s a decent unit and does exactly what I need for this space. Has a great look, distributes the air overhead evenly, with no visible vents. Aesthetics is definitely this units strength. Cons: A little noisy and NOT AC/DC inverter technology type ac. Would I buy this unit again? For this particular application, No! GET THE 8k! It’s true inverter technology. Next year, I’ll be replacing this unit with an 8k. I’ll give Windmill another try with a full blown smart inverter technology unit.

The unit we had lasted many years but it went out on a day when it was over 100 degrees. I ordered this one since it was the highest rated one that could be delivered overnight. I was not disappointed! This unit surprised me with how cold it gets. Easy install and gets super cold really fast. I highly recommend this unit. I am using it in our Florida room that is about 10' x 17'.

Mine’s an attic window install, and it does its job nicely, without much issues and noise. When the attic cools down, the cold air starts tumbling down through the staircase, cooling the lower room. App control is a plus and I can change the settings, turn it on/off and check power consumption. I have tested its operation with an Ecoflow River 2 Pro solar battery / inverter. This a/c unit can work even during a power outage or with solar panels using a proper rated inverter. Forget about temperature accuracy with the Eco mode, which I use when no one is in the room. The filter cleaning reminder feature is a gimmick and there should be a way to disable it. My filter remains clean, but the unit thinks it’s dirty. Need to have an adjustable timing on that. The filter cover is designed in a very accessible manner with magnets and all. The remote is nicely labeled but there is no proper place on the unit to drop it in. I liked the cut-to-size insulation panels, the adjustable sliders that fill until the window ends, and the semi-permanent style installation on a vinyl window. The outside grill is a nice touch and protects the condenser from damage. My only nit is the constant compressor cycling with thermostat engagements. There is no variable compressor in the unit. At this price-point this is a requirement and is a big miss by the company.

Works great, looks great , easy to install. Has app so you can control it away from home. The only downside is the price is almost twice as high as same size unit from BJ'S. Sometimes you get what you pay for, time will tell.

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