Midea MAW25R2VWT
window air conditioner · 24,000 BTU cooling · fits ~1,200 sq ft
A window AC rated 24,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of roughly 1,200 square feet (the 20-BTU-per-square-foot rule).
What actually decides this purchase
We publish 22 units at 24,000 BTU. They run within $38 a year of each other — but they sell for $635 to $1,115, a 1.8× spread. Efficiency is not what decides this purchase at 24,000 BTU; price, noise and whether it fits your window are. Here is where this unit lands.
At $635 this is at or under the 24,000 BTU median of $635, which is the half of the decision that moves real money — every unit at this size runs within $38 a year of every other, so the efficiency ranking below is a tiebreak, not the argument. Worth comparing against the Midea MAW24R2VWT at $635 and the Friedrich CCV24A30A at 32 dBA for $1,115.
Price
$635
The cheapest of the 10 units we have a price for at this size (median $635). Checked 2026-08-20.
Noise
Not published
The maker publishes no dBA figure we could verify, and noise is not part of the DOE certification. It is the most common complaint about window units, so treat its absence as a real unknown.
Window fit
≥ 24" wide
Derived from the certified cabinet width; confirm against the maker's sheet.
Circuit
230V needed
Needs a dedicated circuit. Budget an electrician before you buy.
We do not have noise for this unit and will not estimate it. Everything above that carries a number is from a certification record or the manufacturer's own published sheet.
Buy this unit
$634.99 at Amazon
A window AC is a self-install unit: you set it in the window (or wall sleeve), no contractor or refrigerant charge needed. We verified this listing against the certified record: same brand, the same 24,000 BTU cooling capacity, the same window AC form factor, and in stock at the price shown. Its title doesn’t carry this model number, so treat it as the current equivalent rather than a guaranteed identical SKU.
Sized for ~1,200 sq ft — measure your room and check your window type before you buy.
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The Verified Label — every certified spec
certified 2024-05-14
status: Active
Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE
Fit & install — does it fit your window?
Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data
Worth keeping in proportion: every unit in the 24,000 BTU class runs within $38 a year of every other. The gap between the cheapest and dearest to buy at this size is 13× larger. Efficiency is the smallest number on this page, which is why it is not at the top of it.
Refrigerant & identity
Brand, warranty & reliability
Midea is one of the two largest Chinese HVAC OEMs (it builds many US budget brands) offering competitive value and quiet operation, but reliability varies by model and full warranty terms require product registration within 90 days.
Reliability is our read of published brand assessments (source), not a certified rating — real-world dependability hinges on a correct install more than the brand. Warranty terms are the manufacturer's (policy) and almost always require online registration within 60–90 days for the full length.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 24,000 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?
About 1,200 square feet is the guide figure, and 22 certified units sit on that shelf. Below it, 18,000 BTU (17 units) covers about 900 sq ft. Between two shelves, take the smaller one: oversizing is the usual reason a unit cools but leaves the room clammy, which our sizing calculator explains.
Does the Midea MAW25R2VWT need a special outlet?
Yes. It runs on 230 volts, not the 115-volt outlet a bedroom or living room normally has, so it needs a dedicated circuit installed by an electrician. Budget for that before you buy: most units in its 24,000 BTU class are 115-volt, so a same-size alternative may avoid the wiring entirely.
Will the Midea MAW25R2VWT fit my window?
Measure your window opening first — it needs to be at least 24" wide (the cabinet width), and the unit is about 18" tall and 25" deep, roughly 103 lb. Most double-hung windows fit units in this range with the included side panels, but confirm your window's inside width and minimum height.
Sources. Certification and CEER from ENERGY STAR room-AC data and the DOE compliance certification database. Cooling capacity, dimensions and refrigerant are the manufacturer-certified values. Annual running cost, suggested room size and the percentile are computed by Verified HVAC Data from published ratings and EIA U.S. average electricity prices — see our methodology. Refrigerant GWP is the IPCC value. We publish no star ratings and take no payment for placement. "Not published" means the source registry doesn't disclose it — we never fill a spec with a guess.