Anyone use a portable Air Coonditioner in their garage?

[Old Tiger]

I thought about this myself. Problem I have, is when it's hot out...my shop is most likely really busy. I have 3 bays, and a side door...all of which get opened and closed tons of time during the day. It would just be a waste of energy for me I think. It would have to be one bad ass AC to keep my shop cool, ha.

But, if you're just doing one vehicle by yourself. You can probably easily monitor open doors or bays. Should be able to keep yourself cool I would think.

I can put one in the middle, leave the other out overnight and start in ideal conditions next morning after I do this.

BTW the $3900 estimate didnt come with flowers or candy!

[feslope]

How well your garage is insulated and sealed is going to determine how well this project works out.. You will not find a non commercial (110 ac) unit big enouth to do a good job plus they have about the noise level of a freight train.

$3900.00 for a 12,000 btu Sanyo inverter split is pretty high, shop around.

[Old Tiger]

How well your garage is insulated and sealed is going to determine how well this project works out.. You will not find a non commercial (110 ac) unit big enouth to do a good job plus they have about the noise level of a freight train.

$3900.00 for a 12,000 btu Sanyo inverter split is pretty high, shop around.

I am probably buy it online and find a buddy to install, Should be under $2K this way!

[feslope]

I am probably buy it online and find a buddy to install, Should be under $2K this way!

Good plan. I have installed one, they are not that big a challenge. The electrical was close and easy. An electrician friend of mine did the hookup for beer.

[Old Tiger]

Good plan. I have installed one, they are not that big a challenge. The electrical was close and easy. An electrician friend of mine did the hookup for beer.

I think you are right Fred, Im gonna find a buddy and order online. Think I can get it that way for ~ $2K.