Would using a higher BTU air con that is needed mean the air con would work less hard and last longer? This may be a silly Q, but I am quite unfamiliar with air cons, and looking between the 8000, 10,000 and 12,000 models of the Frigidaire casement...
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If you oversize too much, you will bring the temp down faster but you will not dehumidify. So oversizing is not necessarily a good idea.
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My cooler doesn't have a BTU rating. The manual states max air volume is greater than or equal to 20 cubic meters per minute. Hope that helps.
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Any window air conditioner can be installed in a casement window as long as the window opens up wide enough for it to fit. Specific "casement" type AC units are overpriced and usually have poor efficiency, so I really don't recommend them. I have the previous model and built a frame out of cheap 2x4 lumber to hold the AC in the window (filled the top opening with acrylic). Some of my neighbors just screwed the frame directly to their window track and filled the top gap with acrylic.
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The manufacturer recommends that you don't, I think either for safety reasons having to do with the heat of the exhaust tube, or for performance reasons, or both. I had to change the installation location of my unit for this reason. However I can say that this is a great AC and I'm very happy with it all around. Performs very well, not too loud, blows very cold air, keeps my 450 sq ft studio in Brooklyn cool throughout summer. Tips: 1) use fans to help circulate the cool air around your space, particularly to push it into adjacent rooms that don't have their own AC; 2) switch ceiling fan(s) to the reverse (blowing up rather than down) position, so as to push the cool air up and flush out the hot air at the top of the room; and 3) don't turn the unit off when you're out, just turn the temperature up - it's more efficient than letting the space heat up and then having to cool it down completely each day.
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There are various BTU calculators available on the internet which take into account other conditions such as insulation, sun exposure, etc. It would seem that 18,000 would be plenty even if area were poorly insulated. However, not sure how much heat your dryers produce. Also, keep in mind that these mini-splits are far more efficient than window units.
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It depends on the size of your AC 10,000 BTU 16,000BTU ?? Should work on 10,000 or less. I would contact the Ramsond guys as they will replace it if it is defective. I have never had a problem with mine.
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This one works great for us but I would suggest for a room the size you mention I'd buy a bit bigger one, say the 18,000 BTU.
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I don't know!! Mine haven't iced up. I keep my house between 68-72 F. On the Frigidaire, I keep the humidity at 75 and the fan on low. So far it has worked like a champ!
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I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even had to shut unit off & put on a fan...I love my ProCom I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even... » Read More I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even had to shut unit off & put on a fan...I love my ProCom « Show Less
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I would suggest a unit with a higher CFM speed to better, and faster, circulate the air in your shop. I have a smaller shop so the lesser capacity is not a problem.Regards, John
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I have several different sizes. The 30k btu has thermostat. It works very well and rarely heats up all panels. I usually have it on 1 or 2 setting.The 10k but has low or high settings.
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It will be less but it sounds like you have a ventilation problem to solve if temps are too high with T5s in such a small space.
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I recently put an 80 cfm fan in a powder room that is also about 5 x 7 with 8 foot ceiling on main floor of two story house (length of ductwork makes some difference). I think that was a little bigger than the recommended size (I saw anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes recommended to remove the room air volume) but I didn't want to go too small. 80 cfm is plenty. Drawback of going bigger is need for larger diameter duct to make use of the fan power, a little more noise from a larger motor, and less energy efficient both due to motor and to pulling more heated or cooled air out of the house.
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First of all, I don't think my AC (indicated) is any louder than any other its size. Secondly, I think if is laying flat and supported and cushioned it won't rattle and vibrate any more than another would. Hope this helps. Mine is into 2nd year. For 8,000 BTU's it does a reasonable job - so far anyway.
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bigger the better. Most of our units are 18000 btu for our coolers. these are approx 8x12x8 high. also have a 24000 btu in our yogurt incubator which is 7x7x8, this brings the temp down in about two hours. Hope this helps.
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It is rated at 15000 BTU but has the EFFECTIVE cooling of one rated at 18000 BTU's. One way this seems to be accomplished is the use of 2 fans (instead of the normal 1). By doing so, the air is pushed over the cooling fins at one speed while the air delivered to the area being cooled can be adjusted through 3 speeds. So to answer your question, it is NOT a typo but it is also NOT rated (in the normal way) at 18000 BTU.
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Due to the fact that a ,larger fan and motor coil are used is one factor. the other and i'm not for certain, is a larger cooling unit.I could'n of made a better choice with my 2200cu.ft unit. My RV is 1300 cu ft. Turned unit on last week after Vacation 7/28/2014- checked it today and it collected well over 2 pints (1/2 a tank). I LIKE IT.. BILL