installing heat/ac unit in wall

[bobbyb]

I'm getting ready to install a heater/ac unit in my garage and I want to install it in the wall vs the window. I need to cut a wall stud in order to frame an opening for the unit. Is this going to cause a problem in my wall before I can get it framed out? The wall I want to install it on has the ends of the ceiling joist resting on it. Or should I put it in the wall where the whole A frame rest on the wall. I hope I made this clear enough for ya'll to give me some info.

 

[rieferman]

I'm not a builder professionally, but here's how I would tackle this.

You need to carry the load down to the floor, around the air conditioner, similar to how you'd frame a door or window - lookup "window framing" at the library or on the web to get information on that. You should be able to temporarily brace the ceiling while you do the work.

 

[csp]

Yep, frame the opening like you would a window or door with a header and jack/king studs to take the load to the floor around the heater.