Garage Renovation Pt.4 - Through Wall Heat and AC Unit Installation
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Installing the through wall ac / heat unit.
Soleus Air® (TTW) Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner Sleeve
Model Number: STTW-01
Soleus Air® 12,000 BTU 208/230-Volt Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner with Heat
Model Number: TTWM1-12H-01
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*We're very happy with the unit. Pretty Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** too.*
For anyone doing the same, I would recommend a header across the top and studs placed directly under those two shortest vertical studs. You are carrying the weight of the roof rafters above. Otherwise looks good!
No structure over the window or door either . 😖
Yes very structurally unsound. It's not recommend. It's a must for both the header and the sill.
No trimmer studs either.
I’m assuming since you are heating & cooling you will add insulation as well?
I will do headers going forward on any wall for best practice. But also rest easy because that wall is non load bearing.
And yes walls are insulated now.
Nice work. The headers are not needed in non-load bearing walls. A stud on its side as you did is adequate.
Where I am on the gulf coast, you have ensure continuous uplift load path with strapping, where applicable….but I don’t automatically assume everyone or every wall needs it.
The partible models that set on floor (1 hose) work way better for heating. Put out hot not warm air. Keeping compressor out of the cold and just blowing the cold air out is even more efficient than an actual heat pump. Plus they use standard 115 volt outlet. Most of the air they blow out is recirculated so they don't produce negative vacuum like most people claim. They work great for A/C too!
FWIW on the air outlet vane direction: comfort comes from a good mixing of the air in the space, so you don't want to point the air stream down. It's more comfortable to let it flow at, say, 8' high (above floor) because this will induce the rest of the room air to move in circulation "spun" by the AC air. This mixes the air for even temperature in the room.
This little A/C kicks out some serious air. Replaced a larger unit that belongs to my landlord bc it has some sort of issue. Keeps my small little house plenty cool for my dog in this hot summer weather.
What do you keep it set at and how often does it run? I find it sometimes has trouble keeping my garage cool. But I have to weigh that against my air compressor putting off a lot of heat
You know you're a gearhead when you have A/C in the garage but not in the house. I don't have any open wall space in my garage, and the window glass slides sideways, so I bought a unit similar to yours and placed it on a platform outside one of the windows and made some ducting to feed the air thru. It looks a little odd but works great.
this made my back hurt ...what a beast of a machine
Awesome video but I must say how much I miss my Nissan 240 sx. I payed more attention to your car than the ac/heater unit. I had one in red and I regret selling it 🤙🏽
😂 I’ve still got it and will be building it up soon
Nice video. I liked the car the most ❤
Awesome system, I am going to install one at my house… but a header is highly recommended, 4”x6 or 8” should do the trick. Also, instead of trying to cut it out like you did. Drill a hole from the inside out in all 4 corners, draw a line, chalk line, etc. then cut it from the outside. Way faster and way cleaner. Otherwise, great work!
Great idea mounting it high. Since heat rises, it'll work more efficiently in the summer.
Probably, I did it more to keep it out of the way of the tool boxes and storage cabinets etc. But you brought up an unintended positive 😀. It’s working good so far with a few weeks avg temp in the high 80s. The insulation, drywall, and shade keeps the garage so much cooler as it is!
but in he winter . . it´s not the best deal .. . since you are standing on the floor not on he ceiling .. . all the heat goes up and you´re left all frozen . . fail !
@@jeffokriya3389 thats why you use a fan to help the unit criculate air
Nice c C work.. I just cut my plug in and directly ran it to the outlet
I just wish I could find one! Nobody has these things anymore
very helpful -- I would definitely insulate and put up drywall so you don't have to make your air conditioner and heater work so hard,
That is done :)
Great job!
What state do you live in? And how well does the heat work? I live in MN and gets cold in the winter. Interested in doing same thing for a 12x20 shed. Thx for your reply to come!
Helpful video 💙 Thank you
The reason why is I'm thinking about buying one for a 12x24 shed for a studio
Is your shed insulated? I just got a 12x24 shed that isn't insulated I was thinking how good of a job an ac unit would do with out it being insulated?
Great job! I’m sure you could fabricate a shroud to direct the airflow. I’d watch that video! ❤️🇦🇺
How cool does it stay inside with no insulation on the walls in a hot day of 100 degrees. I am wanting to do the same in my shed?
I’ve insulated my garage so I can’t say
Samething I was wondering!
Bro show us how you built the support bracket!!! Essential!!
There's no header because that's a gable end wall and not carrying a load. I will put headers in all my walls but that's my personal preference. That wall is no different than having no support in the middle of the garage rafters. The trusses are carrying the load.
My bad! For some reason I thought this was a wall under the eaves/rafter tails. For no longer than it takes, I personally would use a header, but as Brian said, not required on the gable end.
Kool and hot! Well done
Good video
might want to install two jack studs to maintain load correctly
If the wall is no -load bearing, then what he has is adequate. The two suds below the sill will perform just fine.
You need to get the Sensibo module and Sensibo App. Then you can control it from your phone like a pimp!
bayouhoundtv thanks, I’ll have to check that out
How many pimps do you know???
I go with a mini split for ac and heat
Is that a Kold front
Mine blow mild hot air is that is bacause I plugged it to a 15 amp ? Do I need 20 amp? Would like to knw. Thank you
12k BTU is not very strong for that size room. Shld have done a Mini Split Mr. Cool. That wld keep your garage 100% warm and cool with excellent climate control.
iam wondering if I should get just one of this heaters or a window ac/heater for my fully insulated 3 car garage? If I get just a heater then I have to worry about getting something to cool it in the summer. I just don't know which way will be the way to go, two separate units one for the summer and one for winter or just find a unit that has both in it ac and heating? Garage is about 660sq ft and 8ft ceiling night, fullybinsulated even garage doors. Live in Clovis ca with a climate zone of 9b
What are you supposed to do with the blue foam spacers that you didn’t use??
Hello How’s the unit working out it’s been awhile? Thank you
Haha. You made the same mistake i did, and I'm sure many others did before understanding.
It's Viola, not Wallah 😂 who would have guessed!
PS how come you didn't insulate it off you're going to spend the money on the AC/heater?
Garage is insulated now days
I'm about to install 2 of these bad boys and want to get your thoughts on the height you installed them at 2 years later. Are you happy with how high on the wall they are, or do you wish they were lower?
Nice. I think I’m happy with the height of it. Other pulling the air vents out and flipping upside down so they can aim down, that’s about it to like it.
Awesome
i would definitely think about investing in a mini split it is 10 times if not more efficient than a window unit i think you can get a unit from home depot and install it just make shure the flares are good and have someone pressure test and evacuate the lineset to 500 microns or lower and hold that for 15 minutes with the pump shut off then charge it i would recommend a gree that is what i usually install they have the most room and are the easiest to work on the minim lineset length is usually 10ft to 15 ft just make shure you size the unit right
I had a Through the window version of this, and I loved it, but sadly it only lasted 3 years, the fan motor died only after 3 years, one day we noticed on low speed it would just sit there and hum, then a few weeks later the fan motor started to spin much slower than it was supposed to, and then a few days later it completely died, the compresser was the only thing that worked on, it,
Should have shown picture of plug 🔌 on the unit
On heat mode in winter does it ever go into defrost mode like a mini split and blow cold air for a few minutes ? Mini split is horrible . Theses ptac seem to be the answer of no cold air blowing whole on heat mode lol
I’ve never seen it blow cold while on the heat setting
looking to do the something after I upgrade my rain gutters to 5 inch
I'm just looking for a review on a impecca a/c. Anyone out there who has 1 it would be awesome if you can give me feedback.
Flip the angle vent around maybe?
Did exactly that and works good. Wasn’t designed to be flipped upside down but I got it to work 😁
Were you able to mount the unit directly from the box or did you have to slide the ac unit out of its housing and remove any screws or items holding it in place for transport?
It was straight out of the box. It was packaged with styrofoam so I just pulled that off
I am ordering a prefab tuffshed and have the option to have a custom size hole cut in the side so I can install a through the wall AC unit. Should I order the hole to be exactly the size of the sleeve? Or add 1.5" to each side to account for adding the 2x4 frame? Thanks!
Hmm, I would think your hole should be the size of the sleeve. You don’t want to see your 2x4 case from outside because you cut it too big. Like how I cut my clapboard (exterior of my garage) to exact size. That’s just my guess tho!
If the vent faces down more than the guy in the video wants, the filter won't work properly because the air being released from the vents will block the air from circulating
True, I’ll make sure it isn’t blowing down enough to cause that. Just down enough to feel the air a bit better.
Is it hot are just warm?? I’d like to see how hot it gets with a temp gauge tester. I have a mother in law with dementia and need to put something in like this so she don’t mess with. She get into everything not knowing the danger. We are very cold this morning about 4 deg in Texas. We bought a mini split 18000 btu it a piece of junk we are sent it back $1800 we spent there junk for as the heating goes. I’m trying to heat a room 18 by 20. Times like these 6 degrees I always want to go over kill. I let a man talk me into one of these and there junk. If u can do a video on this I would appreciate it. Thanks👍
My experience so far during this single digit weather is that it is not strong enough to keep my garage heated. It runs continuously. I will likely be running a gas line for a gas wall heater.
@@StewartMotoring thanks my man I been up all night worrying about this crap. I do appreciate it gas is the best option 👍❤️
That A/C is essentially a PTAC unit.
How did the heater portion go this past winter? Also did you notice your electric bill go up a quite a bit?
Didn’t notice much on the electric bill, but I used a torpedo heater during the cold of winter to bring up to temp and the electric to maintain. The electric heat isn’t strong enough to do it by itself. I plan on doing gas soon.
How is it working for heating?
great Vid. where did you get AC/ heat unit from , I'm in the market for one in my G shed.....Thanks for any info you can provide.......
Thanks - Menards
How big of a unit ( BTU) is needed to cool down a two car garage ??
general rule of thumb is 20 BTU per square foot. HOWEVER. If you are going to run a unit in a room that is not insulated like this guy. Double that figure if you live somewhere hot and get ready for your power bill to explode.
@@zigzack54 Thanks, how about the vents that garages have, I know you are not supposed to close them but all the cold air will escape through them.
bro really typed "wallah" and was like "yep, that's how that's spelled"
For what type of plug is it 110 how many square feet what cover
Do this window units connect to a regular 120v or does it need a 240v? Also deciding if I should just go with a heater $400 right now for my 3 car garage man cave fully insulated here in Clovis California zone 9b and in the summer time get one of this window ac units for $500 to cool it off or just get a Mr cool minisplit system that has both for $1600? ? my garage is about 620sq ft with 8 ft ceiling hight.
I have epoxy floors, pool table , darts and gym on the other side😁
This unit is 220v, but yea you can get them in 120
I'm curious I just got a 12x24 storage shed it's not insulated I'm curious how good that window ac unit kept that place cooled with no insulation or anything? Did it do a good job?
Are you still using this unit in your garage? Did you ever insulate the garage?
You could’ve use the 12 gage wire yellow because your using 20 apms breaker
Do you not need to screw the ac unit into the sleeve?
I think I did. Just didn’t fill it maybe. It was such a tight fit though. Would barely slide in
I have that air conditioner
Question why can’t it in installed in the window
I think it’s wider than most traditional windows. Also, very heavy. Since it’s not made for windows, but I don’t think there is a specific reason why you couldn’t put it in a window. Sure you could give it a try and work fine
My heat pump only hears warm how do you make it hotter
is it ok to install on top of a door?
I'm not an engineer, but I don't think you should do that being the header board would need to be removed. Maybe there's another way though.
Is it a heat pump or electric heat strips?
Electric heating elements
@@StewartMotoring ah ok thanks, I was just wondering because heat pumps are more efficient but still, electric heat will work just fine for your application, great install!
I mainly bought it for the AC function, the heat was just an extra perk. I will have gas heat soon for the garage as the heat isn’t strong enough in the winter.
@@StewartMotoring nice! How’s it been working lately? Maybe make an update on the unit and whole garage?
Is the car for sale?
Naw
Hi Stewart Motor... Where did you buy your Through Wall heat and AC U... i like to buy like that
It was at Menards. Model # in description of video..
Did the unit end up keeping it cool in your garage?
Yes works pretty good for AC
Normally I see these mounted 12in above FF.
Does it keep your un-insulated garage cool? I’m facing the same dilemma and want to cool my garage down.
I think it would. But my garage is insulated now and it does real good
@@StewartMotoring your garage is insulated now? Did you share the video of the insulation installation? (I’m in process of upgrades to my studio shed ☺️)
Yes I have a video of us installing the insulation
@@StewartMotoring yes I see the series now. Insulation is in Pt 8. I skipped ahead to see your garage....WOW😍!! Great Job!!
@@shesgotmmph thanks been a lot of work! Out there working on the car now 😄
Can I put this in a window
Sure it’s possible. Have to brace it in the opening somehow
@@StewartMotoring Okay BC I have a similar unit.
@@StewartMotoring thank you for answering me. Did your cool immediately
Yea it cools pretty good
Where did you purchase that unit?
Menards
Are you going to insulate your garage
I did in future videos yes
What's the model number please thank you
I hope u insulated your garage...or it's money wasted.dry wall your ceiling..insulate above..looking good..
Heat function not working
5:59 voila not wallah lol
It's wallah in these parts
There’s no insulation in the garage it’s not going to work
I would insulate it first!
Should of got a mini split
Are you ten? Because your music says you are ten...
Really bad explanation of the installation! Nothing to be Learned here. If you’re going to make a video please make sure you show step by step.