Thoughts on adding AC in my garage.

**David Fermani** · 07-13-2007, 08:03 PM

I want to add air conditioning in my garage. I can`t tie into the existing home system and my community won`t allow us to install a window unit. What can I install that will work? I will only run it when I`m in there.

**Old Pirate** · 07-13-2007, 08:06 PM

I think home deport or lowes sell portable a/c units that you can use when your doing work in the garage and then put away when your not. Joshtpa has one and its great.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 07-13-2007, 08:22 PM

+1 on Zoom`s reccomendation... they`re basically a wall unit with a duct that hot air runs out of and a drip pan for condensation (instead of dripping out the back). Worth every penny if you can`t tie into the home system.

**David Fermani** · 07-13-2007, 08:42 PM

Will these portable units completely cool a steaming hot garage in the middle of a Florida Summer? If so, how long will in typically take and are they noisey? I`m turnig my garage into an office/detail shop. I need it quite whie I`m on the phone.

**Old Pirate** · 07-13-2007, 08:49 PM

The one i saw was at Joshtpa place and he uses it alot when he has a detail to do and he told me it cool the garage very good just PM him and ask him. Also i think it`s on wheels so you can move it with no problem.

**93AccordLXwhite** · 07-13-2007, 08:52 PM

That`s awesome that you have a nice grage/workplace that I assume means you can do more detailing work and expand. Hey, the more comfortable the better right:xyxthumbs What kind of building is it- square footage, insulated, metal/wood/brick, etc. and how hot does it get inside in the summer? Luckily my garage is under two trees so it stays pretty cool, the downside is it`s small and filled with junk

**Setec Astronomy** · 07-13-2007, 09:06 PM

This is what was recommended to me for my garage, of course we need heating up here as well: Fujitsu General America

**David Fermani** · 07-13-2007, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by 93AccordLXwhite

That`s awesome that you have a nice grage/workplace that I assume means you can do more detailing work and expand. Hey, the more comfortable the better right:xyxthumbs What kind of building is it- square footage, insulated, metal/wood/brick, etc. and how hot does it get inside in the summer?

Actually it`s my garage at home. It`s a 2 1/2 car connected to my house with block walls. I want to epoxy the floor, upgrade the lighting and install AC. I only detail cars on weekends. My day job is done out of my home and I need an office. My kids are getting older (and louder) and it`s becoming unprofessional to be on the phone sometimes when they`re crying.

:hairpull

Thanks for your help guys. :goodjob

**imported_themightytimmah** · 07-13-2007, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

This is what was recommended to me for my garage, of course we need heating up here as well: Fujitsu General America

We have one of those in our addition... it`s great, almost silent and it cools from 90 to 65 in no time. One caveat - the ducting might be a pain in an existing garage.

**imported_Gears** · 07-14-2007, 09:59 PM

You`ll need about 2 1/2 tons of cooling for an area that size.

I`d go with a Mitsubishi Mr. Slim. The evap. and fan unit mount on the

inside wall, small hole punched in wall for the line set and the

condensing unit outside. These are great if you have a neighbor close

to the outside unit. They are so quiet its have to tell if they`re running.

**Scott P** · 07-15-2007, 07:06 AM

Is the garage insulated at all?

**atticdog** · 07-15-2007, 07:10 AM

I install these

same idea as Mitsubishi Mr. Slim

I would use something like it

I installed one a month ago through a cement block wall

**David Fermani** · 07-15-2007, 07:28 AM

I`m sure the 2 piece units are the best, but will a 16,000 BTU mobil work? The garage has a drywall ceiling (not insulated), block walls and non insulated garage door. Right now during direct sunlight(afternoon), it gets much hotter than the outside air temps inside our garage. I would definately prefer a mobil system.

**gmblack3** · 07-15-2007, 08:02 AM

I have a smaller port unit. Only 10-12k BTU and my garage is 420sq ft. My garage door is a POS builders grade and not insulated. 2 out of 3 other walls are outside walls. This unit drops the humidity from 80% to 65% but the temp only drops a few degrees. I run one of my airmovers or a fan in front of it to help spread the cool air. The output air is 54Ã‚° from the unit. I picked it up used for $250 as the ones at HD are $450-500. It helps somewhat, but if I paid $500 from HD for it, I would take it back.

**David Fermani** · 07-15-2007, 08:31 AM

Bryan - would it be better it was 16,000 BTUs? I need the garage to be almost as cool as the rest of the house. I`ll be doing my day job out of it mostly. If it`s in the upper 80`s, it won`t be cool enough.