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Re: [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 07:48:35 -0500
Jorge Garcia

I am looking for a window/though the wall a/c unit to cool and heat my
> garage. Based on an online calculator looks like I will need a 18000BTU
> unit, minimum, to cool my 23x33x11 garage. Consumer Reports had a report on
> just such units but the largest was 12000BTU. Their winner was LG but since
> I require a larger unit I don't know if their brand recommendation still
> applies.
> Do any of you guys have any experience with this type of a/c units
> (actually heat pumps). Do you recommend any brand(s) in particular? Any
> comments suggestions would be appreciated.
>

About a month ago we bought the 18K model of the LGs that were rated highly
by CR at Home Depot. Around $450, IIRC. They also have the 25K model for
$530 to $550.

FWIW,
Ron
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