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Put a 15.1K BTU/Hr AC unit in my work garage. There was a perfect place for it above the header over the window.



It has a remote control so no need to climb to change controls.

It weighs 100# so had to come up with some way to raise it. Location for it is about 8' off the floor. A beam made from two 8' 2X6s and an 8' 2X4 provided a 4' extension to the cherry picker boom.





Cut a hole, added a 2X4 on each side of the hole, then another pair of 2X10s for the header above the AC hole, a stubby 2X4 to the top, and installed the outer cabinet.





WXO came over just in time to help insert the AC into the cabinet, and snap a couple of pictures.







Its cooling now.

Cool! (sorry I couldn't help myself).

-BP

Actually, it's VERY cool!!!! Nicely done!

How big is your garage and how well is this unit doing keeping it cool? I'm thinking about garage AC also but not really wanting to spend $400

MostMint wrote:How big is your garage and how well is this unit doing keeping it cool? I'm thinking about garage AC also but not really wanting to spend $400

My garage is un-insulated, exposed studs 15X30' with 10' ceiling and afternoon sun. It hasn't been tested above 90* outside yet, but it will hold at least 15* cooler than outside temps. We're getting into the mid-nineties this week for the first time so it'll get a little harder workout. Its been great so far. I wouldn't want a smaller unit in NC but you might do fine with a smaller unit where you live.

New insulated, steel garage doors with good seals instead of gaps gives another 2* of cooling. AC now holds 17* lower than outside which should make it comfortable to around 95* outside.