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

[David C.]

If you're looking for a heat pump I would think a split system would be 
the way to go; all the advantages already mentioned by the others. 
You'll probably need a contractor to install it, though, and probably an 
additional electrical circuit.

Steven Trovato wrote:
> You can also get them with a single outdoor unit and more than one
> indoor unit. They're great, but even in the most minimal form, the cost
> will be a lot more than the $500 for a window unit.
>
> -Steve Trovato
> strovato at optonline.net
>
> At 09:41 AM 8/5/2011, Brian Kemp wrote:
>> You might want to look at a mini-split system. Search "mini-split air
>> conditioner" to see. That way you don't loose your window and can
>> still secure the garage. I'm considering one for the apartment under
>> my garage since my big sliding windows don't lend themselves to a
>> window unit. The mini-splits are also supposed to be more efficient.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> On 8/4/2011 9:44 PM, Jorge Garcia 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
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