That means it needs 27 amps to power the whole AC unit. That is, in comparison, higher amperage than it’s needed to power an 18,000 BTU portable air conditioner (about 13-19 amps). Advice On Buying Cost-Effective Air Conditioners If you need any kind of air conditioner, Frigidaire probably makes it. They have abundant experience in engineering air conditioners, and their best 8,000 BTU window AC unit – the Frigidaire FGRC084WAE – is a good reflection of that. Example: How many BTU do you need for a 20×20 room? For a 20×20 room, you need about 10,000 BTU of cooling output. I’m looking at installing split system. My house is 4 bedrooms plus lounge/ dining and family/kitchen just wondering how many systems and what size( was advised by store that I would need 1 for each bedroom and possibly 2 others) Expensive!! But not sure if this will be correct?? Reply Hello James, the usually 15,000+ BTU mini split units need run on 220V. If you’re looking at a 12,000 BTU 220V model, there is a chance the same mini split is available with 115V and double the amperage. The key here might be the heater. If it’s a 18,000 BTU heater, for example, the whole unit will usually need 220V. Reply

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Hello Grace, for the (roughly speaking) 350 sq ft living room you would need a 7,000-8,000 BTU AC unit. However, the kitchen is additional space and for kitchen you usually have to add 4,000 BTU. All in all, 12,000-14,000 BTU would make sense in this situation. You can opt for portable or window AC unit; mini-split unit would be a bit too much. Reply I am researching the most efficient portable room air conditioner for a 2nd floor, sunny bedroom. The 13’2” by 14’5” bedroom room has cathedral ceilings, a SW facing window that measures 48” by 56” and one occupant. Due to HOA restrictions and a sliding glass window, I plan to get a portable air conditioner. I’ve read about dual hose conditioners and not sure if that’s the best way to go. I’m not sure how to calculate the necessary BTU’s needed. Can you help with any thoughts on this? Thank you, Sue Harig Reply If it breaks we'll fix it, if it develops a fault we'll get it working again. Well instruct either the manufacturer or a certified repair centre to repair it.

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P.S. I live in southwestern Connecticut. Humidity is high and in recent summers the temperatures are sweltering for 6-8 weeks. Reply In general, portable AC units are the most popular. This is because they can be moved from room to room; you can have an 18×18 room and cool it, and then move to another 16×16 room and move that one as well. You just unplug the 8,000 BTU portable AC and plugin it in a 115V outlet in another room. Portable 8,000 BTU AC units are easier to install but window units have a higher energy-efficiency (on average).

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BTU portable air conditioners vary from window air conditioners in the way they get rid of hot air, their installation, and their energy efficiency. The former uses an intake hose to draw air from outside into the room and an exhaust hose to expel hot air. This type that comes with a window kit can also exhaust air through a wall or ceiling. Hello there, if you need 14,000 BTU AC, one window unit or one mini-split unit would be the best choice. AC units above 15,000 BTU usually need an electric upgrade; which you won’t need here. On the other hand, you can invest in two portable AC units, each of 7,000-8,000 BTU, but those can take some space and need to be vented out of the window. The most elegant solution would be a 14,000 BTU mini-split unit. Reply To better illustrate what size of an air conditioner you need, let’s have a look at a BTU chart: Air Conditioner BTU Chart; With 12,000 BTU (1 Ton) Room Size Example The dual hose portable air conditioners have two key advantages: superb energy-efficiency and they don’t lower the pressure inside the room while running. However, they tend to be bigger – 14.000 BTU or so. If you can find a 8.000 BTU dual-hose one, that would be a very optimum choice. Hope this helps. Reply Hello Pond, your dilemma is understandable. An average 350 sq ft room would need a 7,000 BTU unit. However, the 3 big windows can really increase the size of the air conditioner you need.Example 1: You can see that the 5,000 BTU unit (be it window AC or portable AC) draws a bit more than 5 A. The TOSOT 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner and the FRIGIDAIRE Mini-Compact Air Conditioner share a number of features: a thermostat on the remote control, multiple adjustable settings for airflow and approval by Energy Star. It’s interesting that LG decided to specify the ‘Up to 200 sq ft’ coverage. This is playing it extremely safe; an 8,000 BTU LG LP0817WSR will use a grand total of 40 BTU per square foot; that’s quite a lot. According to the HVAC calculations, 8,000 BTU should be easy enough to cool down 300 sq ft areas, for example. I have a 640 sq ft garage. The mini split system I am looking at comes in 12000 or 18000 btu. What is best for this size garage? Reply

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The MIDEA MAW08R1BWT is an 8,000 BTU window air conditioner that can effectively cool rooms with coverage of up to 350 square feet. It functions as a fan, air conditioning, and dehumidifier so you can customize the output to your climate needs. I am building a small L shaped home. One part is 48×20 that has the living room & a small office area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The other part is 20×16 open kitchen/dining area. How climate is mostly in the 80s year round and very humid (Hawaii problems?) What air cooling system would you recommend. I’m also on a tight budget. Thank you for your help Reply Not too small. You don’t want to get hot in the summer because you bought a 6,000 BTU portable air conditioner for a 1,000 sq ft apartment. Thank you for the insight; I’m sure it will be most helpful for everybody who is experiencing similar problems. In short, the logic you’re using is very sound, you know exactly what you’re talking about. Have a cool summer! Reply Hello Sivaram, a 660 sq ft room with low sun exposure would need, roughly speaking, 14,000 BTU AC unit. The only standard for BTU size is the EPA recommendation of about 20 BTU for every 1 sq ft of a room; other factors may apply as well. In your situation, a 14,000-15,000 BTU should do the job well. ReplyThis is an air conditioning unit so it will work automatically, the 'Dry' function will help dehumidify. The wall ac just died since it is 13 years old and landlord isn’t going to replace it, so, it is up to me, but all i see are window ac units and 5,000btu is too big for the wall opening. Reply The minimum temperature you can set is 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Please note that the temperature you have set is the one displayed on the unit whereas the remote control displays the ambient temperature. An 8,000 BTU air conditioner is best for spaces that are 300 to 400 square feet. These could include mid-sized rooms like a master bedroom or spaces that regularly have a number of people such as a playroom.