Picked for one job

Best window air conditioner offering heat

Top pick

Midea Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

Midea Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

Midea MAW08HV1CWT stands alone among the compared 115V models in adding documented supplemental heat.

Why it suits this job

  • It cools at 8,000 BTU per hour.
  • It fits sashes documented at 23.6 to 38.8 inches wide.
The catch
It can't be your only source of cold-weather heat, because heating stops below 41°F outdoors.
More reasons we picked it
  • At 115 volts, the opening must be at least 13.8 inches high.
  • Rooms up to 350 square feet are within the maker's rating.

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Among the compared 115V models, only Midea MAW08HV1CWT adds documented supplemental heat.

Guide updated , Product data updated , Amazon.com / United States

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the window air conditioners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 3 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Provide a little warmth in spring and fall”.

3 models fit, out of 23 checked
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
23 models
Sources
2 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Provide a little warmth in spring and fall”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
Midea Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU
  • Add light heat in spring
  • Cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU
  • Inverter compressor with variable speed
  • Window width of 23.6 to 38.8-inch, opening height of 13.8-inch

Decision guide

How to choose for this job

Of the compared 115V models, Midea MAW08HV1CWT is the only one that adds documented supplemental heat.

01

What this choice rests on

It cools at 8,000 BTU per hour. Supplemental heat suits mild conditions and is no substitute for a cold-climate heating plan.

02

The case for Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

A documented sash range of 23.6 to 38.8 inches wide goes with its 8,000 BTU per hour of cooling capacity.

03

When to look elsewhere

Measure the clear width and height with the window open, and ignore the outside trim.

Check these before you buy

  • Adjusted load for room
  • Open width and height
  • Voltage at outlet
  • Hardware you install with
  • Drain setup and filter access

What this page can’t tell you

  • The sizing method assumes an 8-foot ceiling.
  • Open plans or unusual heat sources need a more careful look.
  • Window support requirements differ by model.

1 options

The top pick and the alternatives

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Midea Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

Midea, MAW08HV1CWT

Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

With 8,000 BTU per hour of cooling, it fits a documented sash range of 23.6 to 38.8 inches wide.

Top pick ifcool a bedroom without loud cycling and a room around 350 square feet

Key facts

  • Cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU
  • Inverter compressor with variable speed

The catch

It can't be your only source of cold-weather heat, because heating stops below 41°F outdoors.

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Top pick for this job

Midea Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

Midea Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Heat, 8,000 BTU

It cools at 8,000 BTU per hour.

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