Comments on: Make Room for a Mudroom

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:32:59 +0000

Something to Consider, Some window type A/C’s dont require a drain be connected, they actually have a pan built in which the liquid line is ran through,(its used as a subcooler but that is more than you need to know) this liquid line which is warm will go thru the condensation water and evaporate it, im not sure if the box the units come in specify condensation drainage requirements or not is the only problem.
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By: acandheat

acandheat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:59 +0000

you can put the window a/c in the window but remember the hot air will be blowing into the "mudroom" and the condensate drain will need to drain somewhere.
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By: royphil345

royphil345 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:59 +0000

That mudroom would get HOT….

We had one installed in a window that opened to a screened-in porch and that worked fine. Just depends how good the ventilation is in that mudroom, if it’s completely sealed off from the area you’re trying to cool and if you’re willing to lose the use of the room due to extreme heat. A fan in one of the mudroom windows would probably help much there….

You would have to have somewhere for the condensation water to go… Some air conditioners have an outlet that will accept a hose. Easier to direct where the water goes… You could use a bucket, etc…
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By: Jack the Toad

Jack the Toad — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:26:59 +0000

sure, as long as you make provisions for the condensation water to go somewhere it wont hurt anything.
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By: veterannavymom

veterannavymom — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:24:59 +0000

i don't see why not. Is there any insulation in the unfinished room? What about the cost of your electric bill? wWill the unfinished room affect the effeciency of the a.c unit
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By: AGrJo

AGrJo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:22:24 +0000

Can I put an A/C Unit in a window between a finished room and an unfinished room?
We just purchased a home that does not have AC…
I was wondering if I can put a window A/C unit in a window between our kitchen and an unfinished large mudroom. The unfinished room was clearly added on later in the home’s life and has several crank up windows. So there is ventilation, but I’m unsure if I can do this? Any input?
I thought the room would get hot too – maybe I could put a box fan blowing out that hot air…..
We will only be using that room to walk through from the covered porch just outside of that room. Even then, we could use the other door. What a mess.
Thank you for all of your advice. It really has helped a lot!!!!