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How can I cool a bonus room above the garage without using a window unit a/c?
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:08 pm
The bonus room above the garage is 10 degrees hotter than the other bedrooms upstairs. If I wanted to cool this room down to 72 degrees without using a window unit, is there any way?
I don't want to do any insulating or any major or minor projects. Just want to find a freestanding unit to lower temp 10 degrees without any exhaust/return air/or water soaking the floor...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I don't want to do any insulating or any major or minor projects. Just want to find a freestanding unit to lower temp 10 degrees without any exhaust/return air/or water soaking the floor...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:09 pm to Derrick From Texas
Mini split?
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:10 pm to Derrick From Texas
If you mostly use it from November to Marsh, you should be fine. Most days.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:11 pm to Derrick From Texas
Buy a bunch of dry ice
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:12 pm to Derrick From Texas
I'd add a window unit and if no with no window then a wall unit. Check out them Chinese hotel looking units.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:13 pm to Derrick From Texas
Sounds like a window unit is the perfect solution.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:14 pm to Derrick From Texas
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:15 pm to Derrick From Texas
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How can I cool a bonus room above the garage without using a window unit a/c?
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I don't want to do any insulating or any major or minor projects.
Just want to find a freestanding unit to lower temp 10 degrees without any exhaust/return air/or water soaking the floor...
You have limited the options down pretty good there...
If you are asking whether one of those portable units that you put on the floor and run an exhaust hose to the window will work, the answer is no.
Bonus rooms are notoriously hard to heat...I can't even keep mine cool with the central ac plus a window unit running in it.
Your only option for that many BTUs may be a split unit or something like that.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:17 pm to SuwMwf
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Mini split?
i've heard this term before. what is a mini split? i'll hang up and listen.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:21 pm to Derrick From Texas
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Derrick From Texas
Awesome username.
RIP ETM!
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:22 pm to MykTide
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Awesome username. RIP ETM!
gracias. bye for now!
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:23 pm to Derrick From Texas
Mini Split is basically just a miniature version of your central air setup that is made to cool a single area. They are often used to cool certain areas of hotels, etc. More BTU than a normal window unit, but not as much capacity as a central air.
Basically have one unit on the inside of the room with a fan blowing cool air and copper lines to a small outside unit.
Mini split
Basically have one unit on the inside of the room with a fan blowing cool air and copper lines to a small outside unit.
Mini split
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:24 pm to SuwMwf
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mini split
ok, i googled it. it's basically a mini refrigerator without doors.
thanks for the advice. wish it was $500 or less, rather than $800 and up
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:26 pm to Derrick From Texas
quote:Serves the middle ground between a simple window-shaker and a traditional "central air conditioner". Mostly used for single rooms. We use them in our technical areas as they are super-quiet and don't require a big hole in the wall to install.
what is a mini split?
One explanation
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:26 pm to Derrick From Texas
Mini split is a ductless a/c unit. It has its own condenser outside and a compressor/evaporator coil with a fan inside.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:27 pm to DoctorTechnical
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We use them in our technical areas as they are super-quiet
damn truth...I am always amazed at how quiet those things are.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:37 pm to Derrick From Texas
You can buy a window unit that will cool that room for under $200 dollars.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 10:43 pm to Derrick From Texas
You can buy a window unit that will cool that room for under $200 dollars.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 11:00 pm to Jester
We have one on the game room upstairs. It’s 425 square feet and if you turn it on 70 you’ll be looking for a cover within about ten minutes. It’s a badass unit.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 11:02 pm to Derrick From Texas
Mitsubishi makes probably the best mini. I personally like the loud ones, but seems the newer systems are quiet. Though it, Sounds like you’re only option is a window unit with your budget.
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