[timbo59]

Our air handler is in the garage, as us usual in most houses here in Florida. As we are looking to convert the garage into an entertainment area (with a new garage built separate to the house) I'd obviously prefer to be able to move the handler for practical and aesthetic reasons. Adjacent to the garage is our laundry, and there's plenty of room on one side where the handler could go - a shift of about 8' - 10'. Is it feasible to move the handler to this site, or would it be a nightmare to deal with? What would it cost, approximately, to get an AC guy to do it - I assume a pro would have to do it, right?

Thanks in advance.

 

[beenthere]

The pump down and charge checking would need to be done by a pro. The rest of the work you can do yourself, if you feel capable.

 

[yuri]

Our air handler is in the garage, as us usual in most houses here in Florida. As we are looking to convert the garage into an entertainment area (with a new garage built separate to the house) I'd obviously prefer to be able to move the handler for practical and aesthetic reasons. Adjacent to the garage is our laundry, and there's plenty of room on one side where the handler could go - a shift of about 8' - 10'. Is it feasible to move the handler to this site, Yes as long as you are no further than 40 feet from the outdoor unit now, they can add 10 feet of freon line. Over 50 feet and the whole line needs replacing and upsizing at a much larger cost or would it be a nightmare to deal with? What would it cost, approximately, to get an AC guy to do it - I assume a pro would have to do it, right? Yes, you need to get quotes from local contractors as prices vary greatly across North America. I would say at least $1000 for labor, wiring, extending the freon line etc etc. Very time consuming procedure.

Thanks in advance.

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[timbo59]

Well, it seems like I'm in luck! Moving the unit to the laundry would actually move it closer to the external units - in fact they're virtually on the other side of the Laundry's external wall. I guess the other aspect to is is also getting them to add some ducting to the converted garage, but as it's so close that shouldn't be a hassle, or too expensive. With two fans and the blower we have installed, it should be able to handle the extra load, though I'm sure the AC guy wil try and upsell us.

Thanks for the responses.

 

[gregzoll]

Do a manual J to find out. There is a trial at http://www.hvaccomputer.com/

 

[alecmcmahon]

Do a manual J to find out. There is a trial at http://www.hvaccomputer.com/

What does doing a Manual J have anything to do with the aspects of moving his current unit?

He isnt trying to figure out what size unit he needs, just moving his current.

Unless you are the new salesmen for that website, i just dont know.

have a nice day.

 

[gregzoll]

What does doing a Manual J have anything to do with the aspects of moving his current unit?

He isnt trying to figure out what size unit he needs, just moving his current.

Unless you are the new salesmen for that website, i just dont know.

have a nice day.

I do not know who you are, but did you read the other post. The OP inquired about if it will handle the extra load. They are going to have to do a Manual J to find out, or have the company doing the work make sure. Just because they are adding another room, and moving the unit, as they stated, they do not know if it will handle the extra load. As for salesperson for the site I linked, really off topic. Just because a person pastes a link into a thread, does not mean they are selling something, the person is usually giving extra info, that is not related to the person posting the info.