{"id":1902,"date":"2021-06-24T11:47:59","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T03:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aircondlounge.com\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:09:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T04:09:28","slug":"guide-to-air-conditioning-a-windowless-room-3-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aircondlounge.com\/guide-to-air-conditioning-a-windowless-room-3-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Air Conditioning a Windowless Room (3 Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many people rent a small windowless room because it is much more affordable. However, they are struggling to cool their room without windows. So, I went on to find out the solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable rooms are tiny. So, a window air conditioner will do. But, if your room has no windows, a window AC is out of the picture and thus, how do you stay comfortable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To have an air conditioner in a windowless room, you most likely need to drill some holes through the wall. An air conditioner must transfer heat from indoor to outdoor. Without getting the heat out of your room, it is impossible for the air conditioner to cool the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a stand fan or air cooler can provide some cooling but they are not enough to handle the hot weather during summer. Not only they can’t bring down the room temperature, but they also unable to dehumidify the air which is the main factor of you not feeling comfortable (we feel very sticky when the air is humid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Use a Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A ductless mini split air conditioner has an indoor and outdoor unit. Usually, the indoor unit will be installed up high on the wall in your room while the outdoor unit will be installed outside of the house. The two units are connected by copper pipes and cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a small room, a ductless mini split air conditioner cost around $700-900 while a decent window air conditioner costs around only $200-400. A ductless mini split air conditioner is about 3 times the price of a window air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ductless mini split air conditioners most likely require a professional installation. According to HomeAdvisor, a typical professional installation for a ductless mini split air conditioner is $500<\/a>. The installation cost may increase due to factors such as the distance between the indoor and outdoor unit, location and accessibility. However, DIY installation is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How’s the Installation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To install a ductless mini split air conditioner, you’ll need to drill a hole at a size of about 3-1\/2″ through your wall. Then, you’ll need to put a few screws onto the wall of your room for the indoor unit and outside the house for the outdoor unit. Finally, you’ll need to connect the pipes and cables. Also, you need to channel a PVC drain pipe to the nearest floor trap to discharge the condensate water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following is a DIY video by MrCool for you to get a sense of how it is like to install it by yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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