Which kind of AC fits the room?
It mostly comes down to the opening you already have. Start there, then check the rules and costs for that type.
- The window opens up and down or slidesA window AC is the simplest choice. Owners electrifying heat should look at a window heat pump.
- There's already a hole in the wall for a unitIf the opening is about 42 inches wide and 16 inches high, it's probably a PTAC. Otherwise it's likely a through the wall AC sleeve.
- Casement windows and no sleeveA new wall opening is construction. Get advice from an architect or engineer early.
- Window ACUsually the cheapest way to cool one room.
- Window heat pumpCools in summer and heats in winter, with real state incentives.
- Through the wall ACSits in a sleeve in the wall, so the window stays free.
- PTACA packaged unit that sits in a standard wall sleeve.
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