5 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
Costly or dangerous
Midea Porta Split not repairable: no spare parts, EL 0C error, cooling stops
An owner's unit threw EL 0C and stopped cooling; the retailer (OBI) said the unit could not be repaired because no spare parts exist, and refunded the purchase price instead.
What to check. A PortaSplit that fails (e.g. EL 0C, no cooling) may be unrepairable because Midea does not supply spare parts; the practical outcome is a refund or replacement rather than a repair. Factor in that a fault can mean losing the unit entirely even under warranty.
Midea Porta Split P1 error confirmed in a German complaint registry: condensate not pumped to outdoor unit
An independent German complaint entry independently confirms the recurring P1 error, with the condensate not being pumped to the outdoor unit so the user must drain the tank manually.
What to check. This is a second, independent confirmation of the P1 condensate-pump problem, so it is a recurring pattern rather than a single owner's report. Expect manual draining or a warranty repair if P1 appears.
Midea PortaSplit P1 error: condensation tray filter mesh clogs and condensate can no longer be pumped out
An owner reports the first 2024/25 version has a too-fine filter mesh in the condensation tray that clogs, so the condensate pump cannot drain and the unit throws P1; Midea confirmed it as a technical issue and repairs under warranty.
What to check. On a first-generation unit the P1 'water tank full' error is often a clogged condensation-tray filter, not a dead pump. You can clear it by manually draining from the bottom right, but opening the unit voids warranty, so send it in if it is still covered. Newer (2026) units are said to have fixed the mesh.
Midea PortaSplit app/Wi-Fi bug: units turn on/off by themselves and can be controlled by third parties (1st generation)
The Heise/connect report covers the same issue. Midea confirmed the fault is in the app and limited to the first generation of the PortaSplit series; it offered replacement units and advised blocking the unit's internet access via the router until a replacement arrives.
What to check. If you buy a first-generation PortaSplit, expect that the app may switch the unit on/off and change settings on its own and may pair to another owner's device. Midea's fix is a unit swap, not a software patch, so check which generation you are getting and keep the unit off Wi-Fi if it misbehaves.
Midea PortaSplit uses R32 refrigerant, which the EU bans from January 2027
The PortaSplit uses R32 refrigerant, which the EU regulation bans from January 2027; alternatives exist.
What to check. The unit's R32 refrigerant will be banned in the EU from January 2027, so servicing/recharging this unit may become harder after that date. If you plan to keep the unit long-term, this is a factor, though alternatives are available.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
Text from the Kriko Air conditioners catalog, version 0.1.1, under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.
