OT: Thru The Wall A/C Unit

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  • kitkat
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2009
    • 618

    OT: Thru The Wall A/C Unit

    We are debating about putting in a window a/c unit or a thru the wall unit in our only upstairs bedroom (not used for dc). My dad was questioning how drafty a thru the wall unit would be in the winter. I had an apartment with one a long time ago, and there was a cover to use inside during the winter. It was an upper apartment though, so it was always hot in the winter and I would have no idea about drafts.

    Does anyone who lives in a northern state that has cold, snowy winters have a thru the wall unit that could share their opinion? I'm wondering how drafty is it, especially when temps are below zero?
  • Blackcat31
    • Oct 2010
    • 36124

    #2
    Originally posted by kitkat
    We are debating about putting in a window a/c unit or a thru the wall unit in our only upstairs bedroom (not used for dc). My dad was questioning how drafty a thru the wall unit would be in the winter. I had an apartment with one a long time ago, and there was a cover to use inside during the winter. It was an upper apartment though, so it was always hot in the winter and I would have no idea about drafts.

    Does anyone who lives in a northern state that has cold, snowy winters have a thru the wall unit that could share their opinion? I'm wondering how drafty is it, especially when temps are below zero?
    I'm in Northern MN and personally would never use a through the wall unit because of the draft aspect. I don't care what kind of covers or foam inserts they send with or you can buy because it is still drafty.

    We use a window unit that we remove each year. Easier to clean, easier to keep the heat in and easier to replace when the time comes.

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    • midaycare
      Daycare.com Member
      • Jan 2014
      • 5658

      #3
      You would definitely have to remove it in the winter or you would freeze. And your heating bills would be astronomical. We just moved into a house without A/C so we will need a srmall unit, too. Just be prepared to remove it in the fall.

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      • itlw8
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jan 2012
        • 2199

        #4
        They have some now that do not go in the window but sit on the floor. Only a hose goes out the window . Easy to install and does not block the view. Some are even heaters they cost more than the window units but work great. I bought one for my dgks room at their house that was always hot or cold.
        It:: will wait

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