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Robert Nason
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Replacing through the wall air-conditioners

Robert Nason
  • Lowell, MA
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I'm looking to replace 12 older air-conditioning units that are through the wall models. My HVAC guy is telling me that I cannot use conventional wall unit air conditioners and the one that he is proposing will cost me around $1000 each. With everything being equal in terms of BTUs and dimensions I can buy them for half of that price at one of the big box stores and install them myself IF it's as simple as sliding them into the existing sleeve. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Jassem A.
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Jassem A.
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I don't see why you can't use any kind of wall or window unit that you want.  I typically buy window units used for about $20 to $100 a unit.  For $1000 a unit you could buy a ductless system that does heat and AC on eBay.  There's also portable units that will do up to 12-14k btu heat and cool for $200-300 but they are typically not as good as ductless systems for heating when the temperature drops below freezing.

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