jeepmjga Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Closing on a new place in October and will finally have a nice size shop/garage to work out of! Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for A/C and heat. The shop is concrete block walls with a couple of windows and an actual attic space. Was thinking of just going with a Mr. Cool mini split but was also looking at a couple window units. Mini split installation shouldn't be a problem as far as wiring and plumbing, there is a sub panel in the shop. I guess my question is, is it worth the extra money and does anyone have any experience/tips? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 how insulated is it? how shaded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepmjga Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Not sure about the attic yet, havent been able to get in there. All walls are just concrete block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Weighing the same options myself. I want the mini split but my shop walls are not insulated. My ceiling and doors are. So I may just do a window unit over my workbench area and have it blow towards where I'll be doing most of the work. A window unit is a lot cheaper and I'll never get the entire shop cold. Maybe just knock it below 100 degrees at 1pm in July. Either way, ain't nothing happening til next Spring.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I actually have something to add here! I bought an LG 22,000 btu window air conditioner and it is incredible! The airflow it puts out is insane, I can feel the air from 20 feet. The best part is it that LG is the first manufacturer to make inverter technology in the window units. No more clunk on/off of the compressor. It has a variable speed DC fan motor and variable speed compressor. That means that it is way more efficient just like the split systems as it is also 220v. I was debating this split or in wall since I already had a Samsung 18k unit that was loud shook the pictures on the wall and couldn't get the room below 80 in the summer. The room is 25x25 with vaulted ceilings with a kitchen and 22 linear feet of windows. The kicker is we used the Home Depot card and had 12 months interest free payments. So excited and incredibly impressed!!!For $669 you can't touch a split system and no pro install required.Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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