DIY & Home Improvement

And it didn't work out too well. The first unit that the builder put in had an inside unit that was so long, the squirrel cage fan screamed at the bearings because of the load on them.

Then they replaced it with one slightly smaller, but it was undersized for the heat load of the room (lots of glass). It worked for quite a while, but not real well. Probably because of the heat load.

It had quite a bit of trouble with it leaking water down the wall. Remember that these things need to have a drain and pump to get rid of the condensation.

It finally died from water damage to the control board, and was replaced by a small full size split system.

If you are going to go for one, keep these things in mind:

Size it right for the room. How much glass is in the room?

Make sure the drainage tubing has a clean run, as straight as possible to a good emptying spot.

Check and clean the filter often, especially if you have pets. And make sure you have clear access to do this.

Keep the 'remote' in one place, with good airflow around it. (some of these have a small remote control instead of a wall mount thermostat).



Hope this helps