Home› Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Options

Replacing Danby Air Conditioner with Midea MAW06R1WWT

Firebird_WS6Firebird_WS6 Member Posts: 9
in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
The Danby Air Conditioner in my 2018 Tab320S was no longer blowing cold. I had bought a Midea MAW06R1WWT from Walmart in the sale last year for $109 for use the house but never got around to installing it, so I thought I'd see if it would fit the enclosure in the Tab. Sure enough the front dimensions are identical, but the depth is a couple of inches shorter than the Danby. The only change I needed to make was to attach of a couple of short pieces of wood to the end of each rail in the enclosure to prevent the possibility of the air conditioner sliding back towards the wall vent since it's a bit shorter. The new air conditioner not only blows cold (and is 6000 BTU vs 5000 BTU in the Danby), but is quite the upgrade since it has a remote, four way vents, digital temperature control, 24 hour timer, 3 cooling modes and 3 fan speeds, sleep mode, comfort sense (not sure what this is lol). Also it came with some foam strips which I packed around the unit before I put the frame back, so there's no air gaps around the unit.

There are other air conditioners mentioned in this forum, but the threads are quite old and the links to the units either dead or the unit is not readily available. The Midea MAW06R1WWT is still available at Walmart, albeit at full price though vs the sale price I bought it at. You never know though perhaps it will go on sale in the Fall again.

Here's some pics of the unit and the install:

The only slight concern I have is there's no angled baffles on the back of the unit like the Danby has. However I figure with the additional volume in the back of the enclosure, perhaps it doesn't matter. Will be interesting to try the unit this Summer and see how it goes.

2018 T@B 320S / 2017 Subaru Outback / Seattle, WA
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+

Comments

  • BaylissBayliss Member Posts: 1,407
    Looks like a nice upgrade, @Firebird_WS6.  Thanks for sharing the info.
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
    (Alde: 3020; Refrig: Isotherm Cruise 65 Eleg; Battery: BB 100Ah LiFePO4; Solar: Renogy 220W Portable Suitcase; Victron BMV-712; Pwr Cntr: PD-4135KW2B; EMS: PI-HW30C)
    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+
  • MickerlyMickerly Member Posts: 450
    We just traded our Danby for a Frigidaire. The lower fan speed makes it more quiet. The thermostat makes life more comfortable. I stuffed pink insulation in the lavatory wall to stop transmitting echoes. I added padding to the bottom of the cabinet to reduce vibrations.
    2018 320CS-S
    "Just Enough"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+
  • SubaruLouSubaruLou Member Posts: 122
    sleek look and so nice that it has a remote!
    2019 T@B 320 S  |  2019 Subaru Ascent
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+
  • ReenieGReenieG Member Posts: 230
    @Firebird_WS6 Hopefully, you will see this post since it's a little aged. :) Yesterday it was 116F here in Phoenix as I was unpacking my 2018 T@B 320S, and lo and behold, the Danby went out!  :s I almost immediately decided to look for a replacement and found your post. I bought a similar Midea at Sam's Club, albeit, the model number is slightly different (MAWO6R1YWT-S) but the specs look about the same. I'm hoping when I unbox the new AC that it might mean the dimensions might be closer to the old AC unit since everywhere I look online it looks like they are pretty close; wishful thinking I suppose. 
    My question... if my model is short like your new AC, did you glue those blocks into place or are they just simply wedged in behind the new AC? And while I'm at it, how is this new Midea AC working for you two years later? TIA 
    2018 T@B 320S / 2024 Chevy Blazer RS AWD / Phoenix, AZ
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+
Sign In or Register to comment.