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Through-the-wall air conditioners are single, self-contained machines that exhaust humidity and heat from the rooms to the outside. Air conditioners installed into a room’s wall function the same way like window air conditioners. Louvers, usually located either on the back or the sides and the back bring in some fresh air. This air runs through some coils, which are later cooled by a compressor utilizing refrigerant, and then a fan pushes the cold air back into the room. These air conditioners typically fit via a hole in an exterior wall and are used to cool one room only. To support the weight of the unit, you should install a sleeve in the wall.
An air conditioner sleeve refers to a metal gadget that holds the HVAC unit in the wall. If you are installing a through-the-wall air conditioner, you must have one because the wall alone cannot support the entire weight of the unit. A through-the-wall air conditioner can have a through-the-wall sleeve or slide-out chassis sleeves.
Through-the-wall sleeves will give you a more robust use. These air conditioner systems are rear-venting and perfect for extremely thick walls. These sleeves do not come with the air conditioner; you must buy the sleeve separately. Slide-out chassis HVAC systems come as a single unit and vent through the back and sides of the unit. You can install into a wall or window and are perfect for walls 8″ thick or even less.
The three essential things to consider when buying a through-the-wall HVAC unit are voltage, BTUs and wall measurements.
Plug type
Generally, you will find two different parts to plug style: amperage and voltage. Most rooms contain circuits rated for 15 amps of power, and most units have ordinary 15A/125V plugs that you can use in many NYC Through-the-Wall HVAC Installations. If you’re installing a bigger unit with over 125 volts and greater than 15 amps you might need to look for an electrician to help you upgrade the entire circuitry. If you’re replacing an existing system, select an HVAC system with a similar plug type to ascertain the correct amount of voltage and amperage.
British Thermal Units (BTUs)
BTUs are generally the units of electric power. The bigger the room you want to cool, the more units of energy you need. Getting the appropriate size is vital. Purchasing an air conditioner with a higher BTU than what the size of your room needs is not encouraged. You would rather have the right size air conditioner running for longer to remove moisture from the room accurately.
Wall measurements
Air conditioning units installed through walls should vent to the outside, and this means the wall must be an exterior one. It’s also crucial to know the thickness of your wall because it’ll help you know the type of wall HVAC unit you can purchase.
Conclusion
A through-the-wall HVAC is an ideal selection for cooling a room if a specific room doesn’t have windows or if you are not ready to give up the windows. They have a wide array of capabilities and are relatively energy efficient. If you have no existing holes in the wall, your air conditioner will require professional installation.