What size window A/C unit?

[HuntForHorns]

That wasn't one of the choices...

Yes, that is the one i was going to get before I decided to go big or go home.

[Kdog]

Yes, that is the one i was going to get before I decided to go big or go home.

Lol, it's your money and air.

[Smart]

What did we decide?

[Uncle Saggy]

I would get the 8k with those choices.

[HuntForHorns]

I haven't decided yet. ;-) I keep going back and forth but I am leaning toward the big one. I figure it might come in handy if my mini split in the main room goes out. I still have a couple weeks to decide. Any more input is welcome.

By the way... the condensation will drain into a big utility sink right below the unit. At least that is what i have planned.

[Burnadell]

Get the bigger one.

[Kdog]

I guess I am in the minority but I just hate over sized equipment. I get that it, isn't that much more money, but what do you gain? The room will cool down faster, that is about the only advantage I see. You are not trying to make it a walk in cooler.

[Smart]

Agreed on the bigger one. Cools down quicker and on those super hot 105 deg days it won't stay on as long all day.....win win for a little more money.

[medic151]

I am installing a 24000 btu unit today at our place in Paris. 12 x 55 tornado magnet that we have had on the place forever. Had central air at one time till a coil leak. Put a 12000 in there and it was just ok. That one bit the dust and now I have the 24000 that is going in. I will let you know how it works. I know its not the same since my place is like a 55 foot hallway, but I am a fan of bigger is better.

[Burnadell]

He said both sizes were the same money.

[HuntForHorns]

I ended up ordering the 10,000 btu one. Thanks for all the input.

Alan

[Kdog]

He said both sizes were the same money.

Please don't track me down and whoop me, but the 6,000 btu model (option 3)was $40 cheaper.

[Burnadell]

Please don't track me down and whoop me, but the 6,000 btu model was $40 cheaper.

Original question:

If you can get a 10,000 btu unit for the same price as an 8,000 btu model would you get the bigger one even though the room doesn't require one that big? Will it be more efficient since it is too big for the room?

Any insite appreciated.

[Kuller]

Like I overheard my Grandfather tell the guy at the hardware store one time. " I need an ac with enough B T U's to cool a B U T the size of a T U B"......

Get the bigger one.