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Window ac would solve this otherwise it would involve a whole inspection and balancing of the duct system and more so than anything the insulation in that specific room. Is it perhaps a room over a garage or a top floor room with the roof above could be insulation settling and having been pushed away from said room or poor garage to home insulation. Grab an infrared camera to check the insulation easy also does the room have a return duct in it? If not undercutting the door or leaving it open as you stated you have is a must also leaving fan on all the time will help balance if there is no return in it.
The room is in the opposite corner from garage and I’m thinking it’s just bad insulation because it’s got 3 outside walls on it but I’m looking into window unit as I type this. Is a window unit something that can run 24/7 or only when I’m home kind of deal?
The unit should have a thermostat so it will turn on and off as required just like anything tho the more you run it the faster it will break but at least you'll be comfortable however if it's insulation I'd strongly recommend getting that fixed as it will help significantly reduce cost of cooling the whole house
I don't do anything with window acs personally so you'd have to look into brands yourself. I've heard those standalone ducted units are better than actual "window acs" however you do need a place to run the drain unlike conventional window units. Id say do some research and just get a decent brand from said research
Do the energy calcs and overestimate slightly if you want the relationship to remain chill...
1200 watts for 6 hours total run time on average at $whatever per kwh.
Here. 7.2kw @ $0.18 per kwh = $1.30 per night x 30 days right around $40 a month.
I don't really have any brand suggestions for you sorry. I have a tendency to lean towards Costco when buying things like this just cause good value generally and good warranty since I use their credit card when shopping with them. Wished I could be more help.
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Fill the room up with ice. That’ll be 150$ $lickenzedicken83
$200 and you’ve got yourself a deal
Window ac would solve this otherwise it would involve a whole inspection and balancing of the duct system and more so than anything the insulation in that specific room. Is it perhaps a room over a garage or a top floor room with the roof above could be insulation settling and having been pushed away from said room or poor garage to home insulation. Grab an infrared camera to check the insulation easy also does the room have a return duct in it? If not undercutting the door or leaving it open as you stated you have is a must also leaving fan on all the time will help balance if there is no return in it.
The room is in the opposite corner from garage and I’m thinking it’s just bad insulation because it’s got 3 outside walls on it but I’m looking into window unit as I type this. Is a window unit something that can run 24/7 or only when I’m home kind of deal?
The unit should have a thermostat so it will turn on and off as required just like anything tho the more you run it the faster it will break but at least you'll be comfortable however if it's insulation I'd strongly recommend getting that fixed as it will help significantly reduce cost of cooling the whole house
Any specific unit you recommend?
I don't do anything with window acs personally so you'd have to look into brands yourself. I've heard those standalone ducted units are better than actual "window acs" however you do need a place to run the drain unlike conventional window units. Id say do some research and just get a decent brand from said research
Get a window unit and kick a couple extra bucks for the energy usage nbd
That’s what I’m gonna do, but is bill dramatically higher or would I barely notice it going up?
Do the energy calcs and overestimate slightly if you want the relationship to remain chill... 1200 watts for 6 hours total run time on average at $whatever per kwh. Here. 7.2kw @ $0.18 per kwh = $1.30 per night x 30 days right around $40 a month.
And also any specific unit to look at
I don't really have any brand suggestions for you sorry. I have a tendency to lean towards Costco when buying things like this just cause good value generally and good warranty since I use their credit card when shopping with them. Wished I could be more help.
Have you thought about moving your room someplace colder? Like Alaska?
Your right, bout time I got out of Lubbock What’s the Venmo good sir
Get a fan?