window unit advice

[lt1driver]

need to add a window unit ac to my 2car garage, any advice of got-you from those who have done or seen homes with one....plan on 5000btu for my small 20x20 garage. hotter than hinges on gates of hell here thanks.

 

[darkk]

I think 5,000 btu will be a tad undersized for a garage especially if there is considerable air leaks and air loss. I'd maybe try an 8000 btu unit...

 

[wolflrv]

You probably need more like a 10k btu unit..although most recommendations I've seen on GJ are using a 12k unit and getting well chilled. Definitely make sure that you've insulated and buttoned up everything first though, otherwise it won't work, no matter what you do.

I've got a 20x26 shop with a 8500 unit and it just laughs. But I'm still in the process of insulating atm. I still figure my unit will be a bit underpowered, but I'll probably live with it, since it's only hot about 2-3 months of the year and with the insulation, I'm hoping to keep it below 85 degrees. I can still work in that temp.

 

[battmain]

Consider the mini ductless units. More efficient than window units based on my research. I'll be using some of them instead of fixing my 31yo central AC.

 

[pattenp]

I have a 5000 btu window unit in my 20x20 fully insulated detached garage. All I can say is get a bigger unit. I agree with the 10,000 btu recommendation above, 8000 may be ok.

 

[Falcon67]

My 20x24 used a 12K - I'd do at least 10K or 12K in that space.

 

[metaldad]

you'll be shocked when you get a repair bill for a mini split.
stick with a window rattler.

 

[mpire]

I just ordered an 18,000 unit for my 21x26x10 garage.

This thread is starting to make me think I went overboard.

 

[phbsales]

Call metaldad if you are ever in need of a good window-shaker repairman. He's got lots of hammers.....LOL

(sorry, Bob.........you know I had to)

 

[jtbinvalrico]

Bam!.....12k window unit through the wall....my garage is a comfy 77 degrees. Here's the install:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70420

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75631

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69800

 

[metaldad]

Call metaldad if you are ever in need of a good window-shaker repairman. He's got lots of hammers.....LOL

(sorry, Bob.........you know I had to)

wrong guy...........need crackerTom for that.

 

[Jay41]

wrong guy...........need crackerTom for that.

He doesn't even have a garage.

 

[metaldad]

He doesn't even have a garage.

he ain't got a buggy?