At 12:44 AM 8/5/2011, Jorge wrote:
>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.
Jorge,
"Eric J Russell" on this list used a system from
Ramsond http://www.ramsond.com/ . Here are some
pictures to Erics installation:
Outside units:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2689817330044267019MwzSIU
Inside unit:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2390283140044267019nPIrxI
Garage remodel album: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/570714378cIOpnc
He stated:
"I installed a pair of 'ductless mini split' heat & A/C heat pumps in
our remodeled garage with 'bonus room' above (one unit for
garage/shop the other for the bonus room above. Both the garage &
bonus room are insulated. I bought two 18,000 BTU units from Ramsond.
http://www.ramsond.com/minizone.php
Fairly simple to install. 3" dia hole through the wall with two
copper pipes (insulated) & a drain line (for the A/C dehumidifier)
and some 14 ga wires between the indoor unit and the heat pump
outside. The units come pre-charged with refrigerant. I paid an A/C
tech to evacuate the lines before opening the valves to start up the
units but did all the installation myself. I ran the exterior lines
through some PVC drain pipe to protect them and make it look
'finished'. I am pleased with the operation. They are quiet and heat
& cool fairly quickly."
They make units up to about 2 tons (24000 BTUs). I contacted them as
I want to put one in my garage and room over the garage. They
suggested a 1 Ton for
the garage, and 3/4 ton for the room over the garage. $1,600 for both units
delivered.
That seemed quite cost effective!!!
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net
Va. Beach, Va
Phone: (757) 495-8229
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