cooling large garage

[litng1]

Got a 2500 square foot garage i want to cool.Insulated with two 16 x16 foot rooms with window units.For the rest I was thinking two large window units say 25000 btu each.What's my best cheapest options.Thanks guys

 

[HoosierBuddy]

Craigslist?

 

[litng1]

Yea ill try used just didn't know if two 25k units would do the job

 

[Falcon67]

Might be cheaper in the long run to try and find a 4 ton take out unit from an AC company. Window units would probably do it, but really chew the power.

 

[BadgerBoilerMN]

Whether the units will "do it" or not depends on the load.

Window AC units "window shakers" are not very efficient. You can get a modulating air-to-air mini-split that modulates output and use one outside compressor with multiple inside heads or air handlers.

If you have to use a mini-split you want it properly sized to the load as unit that is too small will not keep up and over-sized AC units will not properly de-humidify the space.

Naturally, you the main criteria for sizing any heating or cooling appliance is your local climate.