Installing Air Conditioning in the Shop: Cooling a 1,680 sf Shop with a Window Unit (

[@andyober9489]

I just get the feeling that you would make a really cool neighbor

[@rolandn1677]

This was a great video. An Intelligent gentleman with a great narration voice.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@number1pappy]

Fantastic video! I went with a mini split but I wanted to give you kudos on a very professional video on your part. Well done sir!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you very much!

[@1AXMRDR]

Nicely done video. Clear narration of what and why you were doing was great. I installed a 3 ton package unit in my shop with a single 18" duct blowing across the top of the shop. Adding a ceiling fan also helps with air distribution. Spot fans are used to allow higher settings on the thermostat. If someone uses their shop for woodworking I recommend building a large filter box to filter the air before it hits the ac coils.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! Sounds like you have a good system.

[@russellleboeuf8637]

this guy is the definition of work smarter, not harder! great job. I'm going to use some of these tips to frame out a window in my shop.

[@qfdforme]

Did that to my shop 30 years ago. Worth every penny. Nice installation.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Bill! Yes, mine has been worth every penny too.

[@qfdforme]

@@DIYMyWay ❤️

[@nobodyuknow1939]

I have a 2008 model Frigidaire 25,000 BTU that cools my whole house in Texas. These Frigidaire a/c units are the best I've come across. Nice choice!

[@CraigMack-x9t]

Even the upstairs 😂

[@MrPabco]

Nice add-on Martin. I appreciate your relaxed work ethic (which we all enjoy once retired), that is, having the time to think out a project and then execute it on our time-frame. Being a retired electrician I appreciate the universal support brackets one can make out of EMT. Thanks for bringing us along. Cheers.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Paul! Yes, doing my own projects on my own terms and at a leisurely pace is one of the best perks of being retired. EMT has many uses beyond just being electrical conduit. Thanks for watching!

[@RDGINDUSTRIES]

Feel like I’m watching the shining with the intro. Nice directing!

[@ritterjon]

💥 Now you’ve got it made Martin! Cool as a cucumber. I love watching how you improvise different features and fixes. *Keep on tractoring!* 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jon! Yes indeed and it kept me warm in the winter. The heater function works very well too. KOT!

[@johnmedlin5894]

Great job Martin, you must be an engineer by trade, you come up with some of the handiest ideas.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, John! Yes, I was an electrical engineer for much of my career prior to retiring, which has come in handy many times for home projects.

[@johnmedlin5894]

@@DIYMyWay Love the videos!

[@stuartkorte1642]

Thanks for showing an alternative to a mini split.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Stuart! Yep, a mini split was more hassle than I wanted to deal with compared to a honking big window unit. Thanks for watching!

[@jesusfreakster101]

That was the must succinct, informative, and enjoyable diy video I have had the pleasure of watching in a very long time! Finally getting a 30 x 35 insulated shop with 10 ft ceilings. Going to follow your lead as much as possible. My only tweak would be to mount at a height that will allow unit to be removed without “Big Orange” My unit in current shop requires yearly removal to clean due to the swamps effect on coils and fins. Thank you so much sir.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck on your installation and thanks for watching!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Nice job Martin! Great Idea with the forks. That made it a lot easer for one man to install. Have a good Labor day! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, John! Hope you have a great Labor Day too.

[@-Dave-is-not-here]

As always Martin nice video, I live in Arizona and have a 20x30 shop and installed a 24,000 BTU Mini-split. My shop is insulated as well but with High temps of over 115 in the summer I felt this was the min. unit size to go with. Almost through my 1st summer the unit has work great. I also use a shop fan to move air around while I am working during the hottest times. But it will keep the shop in the low 70's no problem(it will go cooler but I do not run it there enough to give feedback on performance). I keep it set at 78-80 most the time and kick it down to 72 when I start working. The cost has been only around $20 dollars or so a month to my electric bill, the mini split system I installed was a Daikin brand and it only took me about 2 hours total. I did have to have a AC tech evac the lines and put a new flare on one side since I cut down the length on the lines. The flaring wouldn't always wouldn't be needed but the evac is. Also to get the 10year warranty the installation has to be done or inspected by a certified AC tech. The unit was only $1100 and the tech was another $100. For my hotter climate I just don't think a window mount unit would keep up or be as efficient. Plus for those with bigger shops in warmer climates you can run mini-splits with multiple head units. I am using my shop as a test case plus my wife's she shed to consider when the time comes to replace my house unit as to go with mini-splits on the entire house. You may want to consider one for your pool house too Martin.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Dave! Yes, with highs up to 115 you made the right call to go with a mini-split. Thanks for watching!

[@DE-ok4ld]

Nice video! Did almost the exact same thing in my Shop some 20 years ago with a 24,000 btu AC WINDOW unit. My unit cost less than $500 when I did it. I would had bought a bigger AC unit But 24,000 btu was the biggest I could find, at that time. It works very well.

[@tomsmith2013]

GREAT VIDEO! You are terrific! I just bought mine (same unit) from Home Depot earlier today in Rochester, NY and then found your video. Such a great help at the perfect time. Thank you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Tom! Glad the video was helpful and timely for you.

[@tomsmith2013]

@@DIYMyWay My pleasure! I just hope I haven't just turned my open concept downstairs (1,000 sq ft) into a giant igloo!

[@tomsmith2013]

@@DIYMyWay Hi Martin, still snow on the ground today in Western NY. Any idea how much is cost (approx) a month to run this beast? Thanks!!!

[@chartpo]

Absolutely super. I want to do it in my shop now. Thanks a heap. I believe it will be better than a mini split that I had considered. Yes, this was very, very helpful. Your the Man!! I appreciate the video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Supposedly a mini split is more efficient but harder to install. You’d think an AC unit this size would not cool a shop the size of mine, but because of the insulation, it actually does make a real difference and keeps it comfortable on even the hottest of days. If your shop isn’t insulated you will probably be wasting your money. Thanks for watching!

[@crazytr9463]

I have to say very clean and tidy install. Love those brackets you made. I’ve seen other units with brackets very similar looking actually Looks factory. Very good engineering. Especially the remote holder. Awesome job! Some of these window units don’t drip water or very much. You can usually hear the water getting splashed by the fan. The fan has a ring at the edge of the blades to fling the water collected at the bottom of the pan to throw onto the condenser coil to help cool it down along with air blowing over it.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yes, I can hear the fan slinging the condensate onto the condenser. Thanks for watching!

[@JF-gz1hh]

@@DIYMyWay interesting, I thought it would be the drain hole would not let the water splash like designed. The drain hole must have some height to it. That’s good.

[@Jtowndc]

Nice work. I'm in the planning phase of building a shop and your video helped settle the AC thoughts.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad I could help. Good luck with your shop!

[@robmazzitelli]

You made a two man job into a one man job and made it easier! Fantastic!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Robert!

[@midniteoyl8913]

Good job. I used some 19" shelf brackets I had around for support. Powder coated whit already and so far has lasted more than 17 yrs w/o rusting yet 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! I had shelving brackets but couldn’t use them because of the siding ribs and nothing behind it for support. The supports I made allowed me to steer clear of the ribs and screw directly into the steel girt above the door for solid support of the cabinet. Thanks for watching!

[@deadlazlo]

Nice job. I especially like your supports.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@Formerlywarmer]

I’ve got this in my shop as well as my two car garage. Heat in winter cool in summer. Keeps my cars from aging so fast as well as me 😂. Nice job sir

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jimmy! Yes, the cooling works well. I’ll have to wait until winter to see how well the heat works. Thanks for watching!

[@Formerlywarmer]

@@DIYMyWay you’re gonna love it sir. Nice job on the install 👍👍

[@billgriner3754]

I had my metal building sprayed with foam insulation (walls and ceiling). It really changed the usefulness of it. Most of the cooling/heat loss is around the roll up door.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Bill! Yep, the roll up doors are my biggest cooling/heat loss too. Thanks for watching!

[@bradfranklin2210]

Hi Bill, how much did that cost?

[@billgriner3754]

@@bradfranklin2210 20x50 that is segmented in half with another wall with a door. The whole shop including the segmented divider wall was around $5000 if I remember correctly.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nicely done, Martin. I sure needed some AC coolness in my house garage while working on various projects the past several weeks. The heat was excruciatingly ugly. I think I must have lost 6 pounds from such intense heat 😅. Enjoyed a full-watch. Man, I loved seeing your smile when you looked down at the wife after the unit was shoved into place. Yep, you were sweating in preparation for the nice cool breeze you were anticipating. Have a fine upcoming week, my friend. Great job! 👍🏽🙂

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Don! Thank you, kind sir! Yes, sounds like you need some AC in that garage, unless you need to lose some more weight. LOL! Hope you have a most excellent week too. Thanks for watching!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Great job Martin as always that would be nice to have AC👍 I also like how you used the tractor to get it up there. Thanks for the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mitch! Yes, A/C and heat make it usable year round. Since your’s has taller walls, you might want to consider a mini-split system which can provide more cooling and is more efficient than window units. Thanks for watching!

[@avagates2039]

Great job, sir. You remind me of my Dad. He was the ultimate DIYer. New subscriber here.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Ava and welcome to the channel!

[@dwayneloftice2326]

Great job, Martin. Did the same thing in my shop about 24 years ago. I'm on my third A/C unit now as mine runs continuously 24/7 about 8-9 months of the year here in Texas However, it has no heat. I have a fortune tied up in wood and metal working tools so rust is NOT my friend. But, during the heating season, I simply leave a portion of my 12- 2'×4' fluorescent lights on 24/7 that keeps the shop at or above 65 degrees and tested most recently during this year's "Arctic Blast of the Century" at 8 degrees for 10 straight days.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Dwayne! I’ve had a dehumidifier in the shop since day one. It has done a great job keeping the humidity low and protecting my equipment and tools. Now when I’m running the AC, it turns off because the AC does the dehumidifying while it runs. I’m glad your lights proved up to the task of keeping your shop from freezing during the arctic blast!

[@GPOutdoors]

Nice work Martin! Clean install and now you have a little relief from the heat. It was kind of funny cause I was thinking while you were closing in with the unit on the pallet forks whether someone was guiding you. LOL. Good stuff!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Gord! Yes, it’s great to be able to work in the shop without breaking into a sweat! My wife was instrumental in showing me the closing gap with her hands. Cheers!

[@randycessna4403]

Great work...where there's a will..there's a way.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

That was cool Martin. I never knew there was such a thing as a window mount a.c./ heating unit. How cool... no pun intended. Full watch and a thumbs up.

[@DIYMyWay]

Well it’s cool now! LOL! Yep, I wasn’t sure if they had them or not but they do. I’ll have to wait until winter to see how well the heater works. Thanks for watching!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

This is awesome, Martin and very timely! My shop is about your size and I need to get heating and cooling in place soon. First I have to insulate it though. Thanks for sharing! - David

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi David! I hope this video proves helpful to you after you insulate your shop. Thanks for watching!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

@@DIYMyWay It already has!

[@iker1644]

Very Good Instructional video. I have about the same kind of set up and plan to do same this spring. Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Now that's cool! That AC unit is huge! Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Joe! Yes, indeed it is both cool and huge. LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@geh3254]

We moved to a new home recently. I'm in the process of installing a LG 18000 BTU, 1000sq ft with AC/heater/WiFi 230V in the 3 car garage around 560sq ft. A little over kill but the AC shouldn't have to work that hard to keep the garage cool, the walls are insulated and some of the garage door panels have insulation that I'm going to finish insulating the garage doors (3 of them). I paid about $300 for this new AC legally, long story. I can't wait to see if this bigger unit will do. You need to have the back of the AC about 1/2 in. lower than the front for water drainage, the install instructions leave a lot to be desired as this was mentioned once in a little blurb easily missed. Next is to set up my workshop, I bought a new 3 and 1 welder MIG, TIG, Stick and haven't used it yet but getting closer once garage is finished.

[@PickUps]

A perfect tuturial you will not follow in any way, but done perfectly lol

[@joynorwood1951]

I bought it today!!! Thank you so much!!

[@HillsideAcres]

Air conditioned shop is the ultimate luxury! In the new shop (2800 sqft 16' side wall) i am considoring framing a work bay to be able to cool it down. I think a mini split would the best option for this application. Imagine trying to get that unit up there with out a tractor?

[@DIYMyWay]

If you have a designated workshop area, then framing it up as a separate work space makes since. You only cool what you need to cool. I would have needed that scaffold and another person to get it in without the tractor for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@tractorman4461]

Jeez Martin...are you an old retired a/c man ??! LOL You sure did a great job with the install. A lot of the condensate will be picked up by the 'slinger' on the condensor fan blade and deposited on the interior surface of the coil to aid in transferring heat to the outside air. As it evaporates from the condensor surface, it will help cool the refrigerant and lower the pressure in the high pressure side of the circuit. Awesome job my friend. You're probably gonna keep the forklift adapter for the future service requirements......??

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Wendell! Thank you, sir! Yes, I haven’t worked with a window unit in decades and admired the clever use of the condensate to cool the outside coil and increase efficiency. I’m pretty sure the last one I installed some 40 years ago didn’t have this feature. Yes, I’ll keep the adapter platform in case it needs servicing down the road. Thanks for watching!

[@kenb1918]

@@DIYMyWay yea since the window unit was invented they have all used the condensate to cool them self’s. A stupid use since it invites rust... that’s why all of my units have a hole drilled to let it right out.

[@martyb3783]

Great video! I am in the same shape as Pale Horse. My shop is not as big and not insulated. Its like an oven in the summer. I hope to insulate my shop in the next year or two. It was a great idea mounting it high.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Marty! You’ll be so glad when you insulate your shop. It makes a huge difference! Mounting the unit high really paid off like I hoped it would. It blows the cool air far and wide. Thanks for watching!

[@earlyriser8998]

i liked your improv on the pallet forks to make them work like you wanted. Good job. We added a split unit to our garage and it works like a champ. But hired professionals for this :-(

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yep, most mini-split units require professional installation, though I’ve heard of one DIY version made, but it has limitations. Thanks for watching!

[@Vigo327]

Nice work. That is a FAR above average quality of install for that type of air conditioner! I have a 23000btu window unit in my little shop as well, but... I live in San Antonio Texas. We're having a very mild summer and still hitting 98 degrees. Some years 110. My shop is only 500sqft and is constructed and insulated basically identically to yours, yet my similar size unit in 1/3rd the space is only adequate. For me, the size of shop i decided to build was partially constrained by not wanting to have an entire 2nd house worth of energy bills from trying to cool it. I do plan to expand it to a gargantuan 750 square feet, and when I do I will probably install a 2nd similar sized unit! Anyway, congrats on this upgrade. It's the best thing I ever did in my shop. I transitioned out of work as a full time automotive tech (now i teach it!) partially because it is so miserable in a non-conditioned space in this region. Working in my own air conditioned shop, however tiny, feels like an incredible luxury to me.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yes, Texas gets a lot hotter than we typically get in my part of Georgia. This summer we only broke 90 a couple of times, but rarely get into the 100s. So far I’ve been able to work in my shop and not break into a sweat which is SO nice! Thanks for watching!

[@StubProductions]

Very nice job!! Great idea

[@ricwayneoutdoors]

Thanks for the video. I just installed mine today and used your setup!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it helped! I hope yours works for you as well as mine has for me. Thanks for watching!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Sir, ( I'm very sorry about my late comment ! 😢 ). Your videos are always OUSTANDING ONE'S Sir 😉👍 You are the best for the design plans 👍😉 Great to have both functions ( heat and cool ) 👍😉 It is interesting to see that you have the Canadian Energuide TAG on your Air Conditioning 😉👍Yes in deed, face shield are the best when you use cutting and grinding 🧐😉👍Great support tubing Sir 👌💪😉Great electric connection Sir 🧐👍 Great use of your front forks and modification is also a great one 👌😉 Great holding remote control Sir 😉👌Have a great week Sir Cheers 👌😉🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Dave! I think Frigidaire may be a Canadian company. At least I know they have a Canadian website as well as a US website. Thanks for watching!

[@tomsmith2013]

@@DIYMyWay Actually Frigidaire is owned by Electrolux a Swedish company. Great video as always!

[@abiprates5943]

Clean job, brother. My style. Blessings.

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

Wow nice bro and good job

[@cliffmolz8719]

Great job. I might have taken the easy way out and just placed two of my pallets on the pallet forks of my Kubota to lift the AC unit to the right height and said ...good enough :-). Cheers

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Cliff! I had a couple of pallets but their width would make it hard to push the unit in standing a good bit farther to each side. The custom platform allowed me to get up close and personal with the unit to push it in the cabinet. Thanks for watching!

[@richardpesposito6281]

Great video, also a great job. Thank you.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@tomvonkamecke7136]

Now that’s an extremely hard job you made look easy. Wish I lived near you for advice. (Although that might force you to move) Enjoyed it!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Tom! LOL! You’d have to do the moving because we’re not going anywhere!

[@n.scorpion1256]

Great job 👍

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

Great job thank for the tips to install.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@HomeWithTheBuffingtons]

Awesome job as always, Martin! Another great tutorial.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you kindly!

[@joynorwood1951]

Love this guy!!

[@shotgun6966]

Nice job!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@ironheadbiker]

Greetings from Wisconsin! Another great video buddy. Just a little heads up, I know you guys don't dip below freezing too much in Georgia, (I think the whole state shuts down when you do🤣), but when it goes into heat mode, the outer coil naturally freezes up, then defrosts in a cycle. With that long of a run on your condensate line, it could freeze in the line and clog with ice. Just something to watch for. I've got pretty much the same model, except ac only, and have had no issues in 3 years. I had to mark on my unit what the damper setting was, because it's just a plastic rod in the right side of the grill, and I couldn't remember if in was open or closed. Lol. Cheers 🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Greetings and thank you from Georgia! I think the unit only heats with heating elements since I never hear the compressor run when it’s in head mode. Also the power consumption is much higher which suggested it is using just heating elements. Glad to know yours has been trouble-free! Thanks for watching!

[@spyplane3979]

I put my 15100 frigidaire i used them support bracket that came with unit. then i tested it and it was solid with my 200 ibs and the ac i put was 100 half the weight.

[@Frank-pv1hp]

I gave you a thumbs up but I'm very jealous! Looks great

[@samengler539]

Nice job Martin. You need a buddy sometimes to help you out on these projects.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Sam! Yep, and there’s no better buddy for me than my wife. Thanks for watching!

[@carlosmelick682]

Love it, a great job.

[@blakew5397]

How cool can it actually make the shop? Excellent job on the install. I’m looking at a 1500 square foot shop that is going to need cooling and this is exactly what I was thinking. I am in Texas though so I do believe another unit may be necessary

[@DIYMyWay]

It can hold it to 80 or 82 on a hot day which feels great to me. However in the Texas heat, I suspect you’d need a larger unit. Thanks for watching!

[@stuartkorte1642]

Cutting down the humidity makes the biggest difference. 85° with low humidity is comfortable.

[@tomjones5783]

This was a great install, well thought out, what I call factory looking job. The video production was superb as well, although way to drawn-out or too long just get to the point.

[@crosscrk]

So I see you noted the condensation on the bottom of the unit but did you feel the need to change anything to help stop that? I am having that exact problem and water drops on my tenant's head? The other issue I am having is the water is slightly spraying out of the sides? Do you have any remedies for that? I really appreciate your approach to this project it was so calming to watch.... Aloha from Kauai!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Michele! No I didn’t since mine drips to one side away from where I step out the door. This is due to condensation on the bottom of the unit because of the cold water in the tray in side. You could perhaps rig a drip pan below the unit to deflect the drip away from your tenant’s head. As for the spraying out the sides, it shouldn’t do that in my opinion. Maybe make a wide drip pan or shield to deflect that as well. You live in Kauai! Awesome! Alway wanted to go there. I’ve been to Hawaii twice but only got to see Oahu and Maui, but they were both beautiful. Good luck!

[@crosscrk]

@@DIYMyWay I think what I am going to do is make two drain holes and connect them using PVC pipe. It was so humid here this week ( 86% Humidity) when it gave me problems, but finally, it is going down a little. I figure two drain holes would rectify it! If you ever come out this way, we have a shop right in the heart of Old Kapaa Town. Vincent K.Tylor Photo Gallery and my side is now called Creation Nation Gallery. Hopefully, I will have signs up so you can find me! We just changed our business up. It used to be Kauai Photo Tours and Camera shop, but after the Pandemic, we opted out of tours and are just doing a little bit of a camera store and, more fully, a gift shop. Anyway, thank you for your help! All the best to you and yours Aloha Michele

[@VictorRodriguez-rd5xl]

Thank you amigo very helpful information 😀🖐️🖐️

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@2savannah100]

Great job!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Gary!

[@bjbeagles9119]

What a Nice Job what educated and Smart process, wisdow is the key to know how...My Father could do almost anything, and he left us early in his 40's but he could almost do anything, you are very smart and patience is the most important and Safety. I have a 20x21 and trying to cool my place off, I have a small window and I need to insulation what did you use and can I just use my steel are metal framiing? Man what a nice Garage...thanks for sharing...BJ Beagles

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, BJ! The insulation was installed on the building frame before the sheet metal was installed. If you watch the shop build video series you’ll see how it was done. I don’t know how your shop is built so I don’t know what insulation method will be best. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffgrant6914]

Good video man 👌

[@BG-vq9fd]

I have in floor heat but would like to add air conditioning to my 36x48x12.25 building. Wall unit and mini split have been suggested.

[@DIYMyWay]

In-floor heat! Nice! That’s the way to go. A big wall unit would probably work and a mini-split for sure would cool it. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@abiprates284]

Great work! How much play (gap) is it supposed to be on opening? I am about to do the same in my shop. Thank you.

[@richardbridgmon490]

This video is great, you make it look so easy! Do you know of any way to insulate roll up garage doors? Or any ideas?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Richard! Not that I know of. I think they make insulated roll up doors but the insulation would be pretty thin out of necessity and the price would be high. Thanks for watching!

[@Channel_unavailable614]

You sir are amazing

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Micheal!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Ok nice job . How is the AC going is it still working good , any issues or problems? I’m looking at one this size for a hair salon I’m fixing for client. Did you check Friedrich AC units? Thank you

[@DIYMyWay]

It’s been great. In fact, I’m using it today. My only complaint so far is the display and status lights aren’t very bright and don’t show up well in my brightly lit shop. I don’t remember considering any Friedrich models but some may have come up in my search. Thanks for watching!

[@OldManTinkers]

Great Job Thanks for sharing. Might I ask what is the plastic looking cover over the insulation?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! The plastic is part of the insulation similar to typical batt insulation in homes. The way it is installed is interesting. Here’s a video that includes some of the insulation installation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3zNmWt7prtlfNE. Thanks for watching!

[@tundedawodu4378]

Very fantastic job you did here. However I just want to confirm if you need to get a permit from city before doing the installation. Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you very much! No permit needed in my county for a window A/C unit installation but your local codes may be different.

[@MagaRickn]

Very nice! I am researching similar cooling for my new shop, which is about half the size of yours. Looking at both mini splits, and window units. My shop is well insulated, like yours, but I have yet to add the exhaust fan I see above your air conditioner. I know heat rises, so is it an issue with a tall shop having a layer of warm air that can not escape, or does the height of your ac unit take care of that? Good video!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! A mini split would be a good choice but the installation is more complicated. I’ve been very pleased with both the heating and cooling functions of this unit. It’s height helps does help cool the warmer air up high. Thanks for watching!

[@AnomadAlaska]

Nice shop. Jealous, I just have a BIG fan and a musty old shop that needs a dumpster rental before I can make it all nice.

[@HDBoyWonder]

👍🏼So in the middle of the shop, install a ceiling fan to recirculate the air right above that spot?

[@DIYMyWay]

I have a big shop pedestal fan for that purpose. Thanks for watching!

[@hockeymst55]

Nice video! Maybe look into a HVLS fan from Big Ass Fans to disperse the air through your shop?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Matthew! I have a HF pedestal fan for that purpose. It works quite well. Thanks for watching!

[@bradley8753]

Do you have a video about doing your exhaust fans? I have a Shop that's 24x48 with about 6-8 extra feet up to the peak(exposed rafters) so I'm assuming this unit would work well for my area :) I'm just not really sure how to go about figuring how to vent the building.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Bradley! No, not specifically. I had it installed by the builder then wired it myself to include a variable speed control. At full power it can completely change the air out in the building in about 5 minutes, if I recall correctly. It’s a 24” fan I bought from Amazon. Here’s the link to it: amzn.to/3P4axao. Thanks for watching and best of luck!

[@bradley8753]

@@DIYMyWay thank you! Did you wire yours to a thermostat?

[@DIYMyWay]

@@bradley8753 No, I just turn it on as needed.

[@CliffsideStables]

I’m in the planning stage to build a 32’x80’ shop and would certainly find the heat and cool features useful here in northern TN. Did you consider a mini-split? I would appreciate your feedback on whether that would be a good option, especially in a shop the size I’m planning to build. Thanks, Tim

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Tim! I ruled out a mini-split due to the hassle factor, however your shop would probably need a mini-split, if not two of them to cool the whole space. However if there is just one end of the shop you mainly want to keep cool then one mini-split or a honking window unit with more BTUs than my model (which they make) would do. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenkilleen8149]

What did u use for that insulation looks clean want too use in for my ceiling and a frame part of my garage

[@DIYMyWay]

3” fiberglass installed during construction. You can see how it was installed b checking out the playlist for the shop construction. Thanks for watching!

[@AKracecars]

After watching, I put a one size larger Frigidaire unit in my shop. (30,000 btus). The shop is 40x40 fully insulated. It doesn’t even THINK about cooling the shop. Maybe drops 2 degrees running 24/7. Any ideas? Do you have to run that louvered fan to suck the heat out of the top of the building?

[@DIYMyWay]

Wow! That’s not good! How hot does it get where you live? Also, did you mount it up high like I did? Our temps get into the 90’s regularly in the summer and if I know I’m going to be working in the shop and turn it on by around 10AM or earlier, mine will cool the shop to a comfortable working temp quickly and keep it all that way all day. However if I wait until mid day or early afternoon, it will take a couple of hours for the temperature to become habitable. I run the fan mostly in spring and fall to cool the space or to pull out noxious fumes from welding or painting. Thanks for watching and good luck getting yours working right!

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

That’s a cool idea Martin. Later

[@DIYMyWay]

LOL! Exactly the point, Mech. I wondered who would be the first commenter to say that and I didn’t have to wait long at all. Thanks for watching!

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

Looks difficult to access the filter to clean it but nice video

[@Thanosisnotreal]

What is the R-value of your insulation? My 36x48 16’ walls shop has r21 in the walls and r48 in the attic. It’s built the same as a house, and better insulated than most shops, so it’s had to find a comparison for heating and cooling. I’m in western Wa which is pretty mild, probably going with a 24k btu mini split

[@DIYMyWay]

I think it’s R11. Your shop is well insulated indeed! A mini split would be a good choice. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Wow Martin, nice unit!!! You install was top of the pot too buddy!!! Clever to use the pallet forks and build them up so it was level with the frame. That sure saved a lot of pushing and sweat I bet!!! Just a question: did you consider a heat pump for the shop? We have one in our camp and it works great for heat in winter and excellent for AC and a dehumidifier in summer. Just wondering. Take care and now you can stay cool!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mike! I didn’t think I needed anything as fancy as the heat pumps we have in the house. I have a separate dehumidifier in the shop that runs year round and keeps the shop dry. Though when the AC is running the dehumidifier soon shuts off since the AC does that job too. Thanks for watching!

[@elijah2078]

That is such as nice job!!! I have a question please; Based on what I've read it is recommended to mount a window/wall unit 1 to 4 feet from the floor. How well does the unit work at your installed height? Thanks for the very detailed video!!!! Elijah p.s. I wish we were neighbors!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Elijah! One to four feet from the floor is fine for heat since heat rises, but for cooling higher is better because cool air falls. At the height of my unit the cool air makes it all the way to the middle of the shop before settling. This is why those popular mini-split AC units are mounted high. Thanks for watching!

[@edisonwoodie7920]

Im about to break ground on a 1500sf x 16ft walls shop made of same red metal framing, 26 guage siding and insulation you have. Im in central Alabama. Does your a/c cool well, or just take the edge off? What part of the country are you located? Good video!

[@DIYMyWay]

I live out in the sticks about 50 miles west of Atlanta, so probably a similar latitude as you. On the hottest of days the A/C unit can cool it to about 80 degrees, which feels fine to me since the humidity is low. I can work all day in there at 80 and not break a sweat. Your taller ceiling should help because the hottest air will be further up from you. If you want it cool enough to hang meat in there, you’ll need a bigger unit. BTW, the unit also does a good job of heating the shop, IMO. On the coldest of days, it can hold the temp at around 60 degrees or so which is fine for me. In this case your tall ceiling will work against you with the warmest air further from you. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@pedrofuster6458]

Glad it worked as well as it did, I figured it would not work as good on such a large shop. Did you consider a mini-split also?

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Pedro! Yes, I did consider a mini split but this was easier since I only had one power run and one cabinet to mount and didn’t have to mess with hoses and charging the unit cooling juice after install. Thanks for watching!

[@hhunt2527]

Any reason you didn’t go with a mini split? They have DIY mini split systems that are economical and efficient. I have a mini split in my 35x50 and it works great.

[@DIYMyWay]

The main reasons I went with the big window unit were ease of installation and having to run only one power cable instead of two. Thanks for watching!

[@hhunt2527]

@@DIYMyWay Understood. I used the Mr. Cool DIY system which only has one power cable for the head unit and compressor unit. Nice thinking for the remote holder enjoy your videos.

[@BobBob-db2xq]

Just curious, I do hvac work...how does your little a/c do for you..and where do you live..up north? Next time check out what is called mini-split

[@DIYMyWay]

It works very well, as I covered in the video. Bear in mind I’m not trying to cool it to the level of my house, but enough to be comfortable which it does quite well. I live in the South, in Northwestern Georgia. A mini-split did not meet my requirements of ease of installation. Thanks for watching!

[@TrunxKraft3000]

Great video! When you say it “cools” the warehouse, how cold can it get on a summer day?

[@DIYMyWay]

It can hold it to between 75 and 80 on really hot days in the 90’s, which is fine for me to work in, especially if I use my pedestal fan to circulate the air. In the winter the heat mode can hold it at 60 when it’s below freezing outside, which’s is also comfortable to work in. Thanks for watching!

[@TrunxKraft3000]

Ah ok! I have a 1250 sqft warehouse space that i will be using for film production. I am looking to get two of these units to cool it, but from what you’re saying, i think i may need 3 or 4. I live in San Antonio TX, and our summers get to 105 sometimes.

[@AW794]

I may have missed it, do you happen to know the R value of the insulation on the roof and walls?

[@DIYMyWay]

No, but I know it is 3 inch fiberglass so you could look it up online. That insulation makes a HUGE difference in keeping the temperatures reasonable in summer and winter. Thanks for watching!

[@Bosfootball]

Hello I was wondering Why didn’t you use 10/2 wire ?

[@DIYMyWay]

I was concerned about too much voltage drop at 70 ft from the breaker panel. Thanks for watching!

[@Bosfootball]

@@DIYMyWay I should have paid more attention great video thanks for replying.

[@caliguy1500]

This was a great video but I'm curious.... has your insulation gotten wet behind the moisture barrier? I didn't see you install any J trim around the AC. Was it just the foam? It looks like you have a covered awning over the AC so maybe rain isn't a concern for you. The wall ill be installing on gets direct rain so I need to be sure no water can get in.

[@DIYMyWay]

No problem with moisture because it is installed under the 16’x30’ “back porch” of my shop where I store some of my tractor implements, so rain can’t get anywhere near the unit. Yes, you’ll need to install the trim carefully on your exposed wall. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@mariagarfias123mg]

Can you talk about the insulation cost

[@DIYMyWay]

The whole building was a package deal so I don’t know the cost of just the installation. But I can tell you this: It was WORTH IT! Thanks for watching!

[@dragonsfire12345]

Do you get any leaks when it rains? I want to do the same for a guest room in my garage. I just don't want any rain coming in

[@DIYMyWay]

No, it does not leak, but then again it is under the cover of the shop’s “back porch”. If you mount one through a totally exposed wall, you need to take extra care that water cannot get in. Thanks for watching!

[@glennhatfield61]

Great video. Question: How did you secure the 2x4s to the horizontal metal frame?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Glenn! The wood frame is screwed to the girt above the door and to the gable rafters at the top. Thanks for watching!

[@glennhatfield61]

Thanks for answering but I'm interested in how it was accomplished. Did you drill holes thru the the girt & then secure the wood to the girt with bolts? Seriously appreciate how you calculated for 'actual' space to be cooled.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes. The bottom 2x4 plate of the frame is screwed to the girt above the door and the top is screwed to the bottoms of theend rafters.

[@bradfranklin2210]

not sure if my shop is insulated enough. I have three windows in the front. You don't look like you have any.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Brad! I have four windows, two on each side wall. Thanks for watching!