Window air conditioner 12,000 BTU; price and other questions?
Question:I'm in CA and its HOT. I was thinking about getting a portable air conditioner but I heard they are not real effective so I may get a window A/C. I have central air but it takes forever for my upstairs Master bedroom to cool not to mention last year my electic bill was in the $600's throughout the summer.
However, I only have a sliding door in my room but a window in master bath. If I put in master bath might it work?
My room is 25 X25 (approx).
QVC has this A/C for $316, is it a good deal?
Haier HWR12XC5 12,000 BTU Remote Control Air Conditoner
thanks
Answers:
You need to cut a hole in the side of your house. Do you measurements inside based on where the studs are at in relationship to your air conditioner width. You want to cut out as few studs as possible. When you cut the stud they should be 16" on center. I would suggest taking all of the drywall off in a section a little over the width needed for your A/C unit. You will want to put new 2X4's at the new edge of the A/C unit. Do NOT cut your siding or stucco until you have this framing done correctly. You will basically be framing in a box in the wall to accomodate the dimensions of the unit. Allow for a little extra gap around the unit. When this is done you can cut the stucco or siding based on this. Best options are to drill a small hole at each of the corners of your new box from the inside then draw a line based on these holes on the outside of you house. You can then cut, chip etc the siding off. You will want to get a support bracket for the condensor unit of the a/c (this is the heavy side of the unit. You could also build this. Don't forget to allow for this when framing and cutting your hole. Since your drywall will be open now would also be a great time to run your power. Good luck
You will freeze your ah, uh, rear off when you shower if the A/C is on, other than that, it will work fine. QVC price doesn't sound all that good, what is shipping cost. What to do if it is defective. I would look for one locally.
Go to walmart and get one for about half what you saw on QVC. As long as you keep the door to the bath open you should be able to cool the room.
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