Questions tagged [ptac]

For questions about PTAC heating/air-conditioning unit installation, operation, and maintenance.

A Package Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) is an all-in-one, through the wall HVAC unit most commonly seen in US hotels. It has its own built-in thermostat to control heating, cooling and fan speed.

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What should I consider when deciding between a PTAC and a mini-split?

I have built a workshop addition to my garage and both will be insulated. I'm located in Central Indiana, so we get chilly winters (often down to 0°F) and hot, muggy summers (90°F and 80+% humidity). My goal is to keep them heated to at least…

hvac mini-split ptac

asked Oct 22 '23 at 15:10

FreeMan

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PTAC not cooling room: Can I measure output CFM + temperature to rule out AC issues (e.g. refrigerant, compressor) and focus on finding air leaks?

Super recently replaced my wall PTAC after my complaints, but the new one is still unable to cool the room to specified temperature. I've set it to 60 F but it stays at 70 or so indefinitely. Outside weather here in NYC has been 80s-90s. I think…

hvac air-conditioning ptac

asked Aug 02 '24 at 02:07

bo1000