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by mschild 37 days ago
Sort of. We dont have sliding windows. Windows tilt in Germany so it's a weird shape you need to close up. Portable ACs come with a mesh cover that works OK but its not as good as a properly sealed window. They're also significantly less efficient and much louder.

Midea has released the Porta split a few hears ago which was a game changer for many people. I currently have one cooling the bedroom.
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dagenleg 37 days ago
Why is everyone on social media talking about Midea? I never see any other brand mentioned. Is this a coordinated marketing campaign?
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mschild 36 days ago
They are the first to make split mobile ACs widely available to the masses. They previously existed but were mainly advertised as camping or boat ACs.

Midea put quite a bit of money into ads, sponsorships, etc but they also simply make a really good product.

I've had a monoblock AC before. Same BTU as the Midea one I have now. It was significantly louder, took way longer to cool the same room, and used more energy.

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