Recent content by Gene4

I think I will go with the 15,000 BTU unit. I'm having a new 10-3 ga 30A line run out to the garage(to replace current 12-2 ga 20A line) so 1 phase will be dedicated to the A/C unit, and the other for the lights/power outlets. I don't need 220, as I'm not really doing any work out there. This...

Thanks for the load calculation, very helpful! Here are some more details: The garage has 1 standard sized double-pane vinyl window on the North side, and a door on the South side. The 2-car garage door(single unit) faces to the East. It is partially/mostly shaded in the late afternoon by a...

Not really any need for heat(but good to ask about). However I will run a Dehumidifier during the winter months(when not needing the AC unit) to control the RH in the space.

HD has a LG 14,500 and a GE 14,000 BTU unit in that 14k range. Both limited 1 year warranty. Couldn't find any reviews on them at HD site Lowe's are Fridigaire with 5 year warranties standard. Seems to have reviewed very well. Sounds like the 12k unit is the way to go?

Lowe's doesn't give too many options. Only a 12000 or a 15100 BTU window unit in this size range. :headscrat

I have a 20'x28' 2-car detached garage with 9 foot high ceilings on a concrete slab. Walls are 2'x4' and the joists are 2'x10's, all on 16" centers. There is one window installed. I am in N. AL. The walls will be insulated with R-13 faced bats and I'm looking at R-30 for the joists. Will...