Midea MAP05S1AWT-A Portable Air Conditioner 8500 BTU

Overview

A 3-in-1 portable air conditioner rated 8,500 BTU ASHRAE (5,000 BTU SACC) for rooms up to about 150 square feet, with cooling, dehumidifying, and fan-only modes controlled from an LED panel, included remote, or the SmartHome app.

The ASHRAE number on the box (8,500 BTU) is the older, more generous rating; the SACC figure (5,000 BTU) is the newer, more realistic one, and it's the SACC number that should guide expectations for room size. Midea lists the window kit as fitting openings from 26.5 to 48 inches, which covers most standard double-hung windows without extra hardware.

• 8,500 BTU ASHRAE / 5,000 BTU SACC, rated for up to 150 sq. ft.
• SmartHome app plus Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility
• 5 ft exhaust hose and adjustable window kit (26.5-48 in) included
• Washable air filter, recommended weekly cleaning

Who it's for

Renters or homeowners cooling a single room, office, or cabin up to roughly 150 square feet who want app and voice control rather than just a dial. Not a fit for anyone trying to cool an open floor plan or a room much larger than that.

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Performance notes

Cooling capacity is best read from the SACC rating (5,000 BTU) rather than the ASHRAE figure on the box, since SACC reflects sustained output more accurately. The unit switches between cooling, dehumidifying, and fan-only, with a 24-hour timer and a target range of 62 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. A washable air filter is meant to be rinsed weekly to keep airflow and cooling performance from dropping off.

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