window air/heat recommendations?

[dho]

My workshop is a detached garage - concrete block, 10' ceilings, attic storage roof, minimal insulation. The main area is 24' x 24', with a side area of 16' x 14'. I'm in central Florida. I don't need to be cold in summer or hot in winter, just looking to moderate the extremes. I see that both LG and Fridgedaire make an 18,000 btu window unit that also heats that seems to be what I need.

I'd appreciate any comments you have regarding brand and sizing.

Thanks for the input.
dho

 

[dave67fd]

Their both name brands so thats a plus. Your pocket book, available/adequate power in your shop, ease of installation and location, humidity levels etc..etc.. all can/should factor in on your decision. Find one thats reasonably priced, has a warranty and is servicable. You could check out consumer reports or other reviews on-line to help in your decision.

 

[dho]

Thanks, Dave. All good advice.

dho

 

[proeagles]

You might also look into a PTAC unit, like the ones they install in motel rooms. I'm using an Amanna unit in my 16X22 garage in Alabama because I can set it to keep the garage from freezing or getting too hot automatically and then turn it on for cooling or heating when needed.

 

[haugy]

Wow, I was just about to ask the same type of question.

I've got a 40x30x14 fully insulated shop with two window and a special 240 plug put right next to one for one of these big Heat/AC units. But I also wondered how effective they really were. They are definitely expensive, but if they BTU's are close to what they say, I think it would be good to at least keep the shop above 50 degrees, and below 85.

You might also look into a PTAC unit, like the ones they install in motel rooms. I'm using an Amanna unit in my 16X22 garage in Alabama because I can set it to keep the garage from freezing or getting too hot automatically and then turn it on for cooling or heating when needed.

Is that one of those heat pump/ AC deals? My only concern with one of those is I have two MASSIVE doors, if I open one to pull something in, the air will exchange in under two minutes. If it takes 2 hours to get back to reasonable temperature, I don't think that will do me any good.


Sorry, OP, I hope I didn't hijack.