Midea

PortaSplit 8K

Midea PortaSplit 8K

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TL;DR: Powerful split system, easy setup, but needs frequent draining.

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Sentiment score73% positive
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Last updated: Jul 11, 2026

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Reddit IconKnowlegeably
about 2 months ago

Okay as a self proclaimed AC expert, with 3 AC's in my home. And directly involved in the install of 7 AC's (both portable and fixed). What you need to do is type in 'Porta Split' in Google and buy something similar. Or something like this https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/portasplit8k/electriq-portasplit8k-air-conditioner A lot of them cool AND can heat the home (at a much cheaper rate than gas). Enjoy and good luck Edit: yes it is super silent as well. And all the noise is outside. The reason portable units are loud is because they don't have a split system, causing them to be loud and very inefficient. These are silent. With a 39db rating. Comparable to a refrigerator Edit 2: I am a big advocate of standard split units. Especially Mitsubishi heavy (the app is a bit clunky when it comes to smart features tho. Feels like it was made by older reputable Japanese engineer with a fax machine). But I understand this doesn't fit everyone. Especially if you are renting, moving homes, and cannot put a permanent unit outside. But the link I put above is the second best alternative. I also have an LG full split Airco. The smart features in the App are better than Mitsubishi. But when used for heating, the outside unit gets a bit on the louder side when temps drop below 10⁰C outside. And the defrosting cycle is also pretty loud (when temps drop below 5⁰C). Mitsubishi heavy on the other hand is always dead silent on the outside unit. And have a silent mode. Your neighbours will prefer the Mitsubishi I actually started off with a normal portable AC. That was really inexpensive. Noisy and inefficient sure. I didn't mind it tbh. Got the job done and easy to set up. Was actually a game changer at the time. But indeed, OP wanted something silent, so this was my suggestion to him

Reddit IconLimp-Cat-108
11 months ago

J’ai dépensé 1000 balles pour portasplit chez optimea et le truc est juste trop bien, c’est le pole nord chez moi

11 months ago

Ça reste un mobile donc la gaine passe à travers l’ouverture de la fenêtre et le tissu de calfeutrage. Aucune plainte des voisins si ce n’est sur l’eau de condensation parce que j’avais pas connecté le petit tuyau pour guider le condensat.

11 months ago

Non non ça se versait par la fenêtre sur le balcon des voisins du dessous, comme si il pleuvait.

Reddit IconAccomplished_Leg_526
12 months ago

9 kg hat das Gerät, keine 20 kg plus. Bitte informier dich ein wenig, bevor du Müll verbreitest. Alleine der Kühlmittelschlauch der fest verbunden mit dem Gerät ist, kann das gesamte Außengerät tragen. Zusätzlich hast du noch ein Stahlseil zum weiteren absichern des Gerätes.

12 months ago

Kannst du nicht lesen, oder willst du’s einfach nicht? Das Gerät ist fest mit dem Innengerät verbunden, es sei denn, du planst, beides gemeinsam aus dem Fenster zu werfen. Dann, ja, könnte eventuell was passieren.

12 months ago

Solange das Außengerät nicht über die Kante deines Fensterrahmens hinausragt, können sie rechtlich gesehen nichts dagegen unternehmen, da dieser Bereich zur Wohnfläche zählt.

Reddit Iconalmduuudler
about 2 months ago

I ordered a Midea Portasplit earlier this year but returned it as it was massive and insanely heavy. I am sure it is the most efficient solution but it was just really hard to move into position for the few times a year i need it. I am now using an Ecofort Monoblock and it works really well, while still being easily movable due to its wheel and it not being so heavy!

Reddit IconAware-Acadia4976
12 months ago

Ich weiß halt leider nicht was die angeblichen Gründe dafür sind dass du das entfernen sollst. Wenn es ihnen um bauliche Veränderungen geht, ist das ja mit der Portasplit nicht der Fall. Ich habe sie selbst, aber halt mit dem Glück dass sie bei mir beim Balkonfenster hängt. D.h. niemandem fällt das bei mir auf.

Reddit Iconbeeartic
about 2 months ago

Have the Midea porta split for around 60m2 in a well isolated building. Works great. Outside unit is on the balcony. Keep in mind the outside unit makes some noise and releases some water.

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