My wife thinks I'm crazy when I come up with ideas like this, so showing her others with similar thought process and courage to go ahead and share a video proves I'm on the right track. Thanks!
Jeff, I live in Denver and it's 101 right now. My condo association bitched about the very discreet Japanese window A/C unit I use to augment the Bromide exchange "A/C" the property employs, and I am submitting a request for approval on that, but I had the same brilliant idea today you did 5 years ago! I googled "A/C unit in fireplace" and found your video. If they don't approve me to use my unit I will pick up the beastliest unit that will fit in my fireplace and I'm doing this. Brilliant. I liked and subscribed.
Just keep in mind the primary downside of using a fireplace. Window A/Cs have two radiators. The one in the front extracts heat from interior air. The one in the back discharges that heat. *Its efficiency depends on the temperature difference between the two.* That is why it is called a "heat pump." The hotter the incoming air for the back radiator, the less efficient it will be. In a traditional installation, that air temperature will be the outside temperature. In a fireplace installation, that temperature will be whatever builds up inside the fireplace. That is why it is very important to make sure its ventilation is sufficient. If it is 100 degrees outside but 110 inside the fireplace this system will not work as well as one mounted in a window. You might want to put a fan in the fireplace vent.
A fascinating idea! Those having trouble getting sufficient heat venting might put a fan on the fireplace vent. If moisture is a problem, you might use a dehumidifier to grab most of that. It will add heat, but is must better than an A/C at ridding the air of moisture and humidity is at least half your misery.
Now this looks like a solution to my problem. I am hesitant to install window air conditioner thru my living room window because it does not look good in the front of my house plus the heat will go right into my front patio. So I was thinking of installing the a/c unit into my fireplace and searched youtube if someone already did this and wahlah!!! here I am found this helpful video. I will try to do this tomorrow and I will come back and post about the outcome. Thank you!
I live in a condo, I don’t have 6600$ laying around to get my AC replaced so I put a window unit in against My HOA approval. Now I gotta have a hearing and they prolly gonna make me remove it. And next month is August. So I thought what if I put it in the fireplace. Then I came across ur video, and I see that it is possible. Lol thank youuuuu!!
Real comfortable jeans... Would u buy a car from this man? Yes! Nice confident real delivery! Looks easy, as presented, with helpful hints. Little woman suggested cord go out side, to look a little better. Gotta keep moms happy right! Good luck.
Hi John, if this works as good as it appears it will then this great idea will save me thousands because of not needing to replace my Central Air. Thanks for your awesome videos!! I'am just a little concerned that the natural heat convection will be able to rise fast enough to the top of the flue which is two stories because if it doesn't then will there will be excessive heat build up around the air conditioner and depending on how much heat it could considerably shorten the air conditioner's life-expendancy or worst. Another thought is that my flue is a medal one and if the heated vapor would cool enough before expelling out the top and thus create a wet condition inside the flue and then cause a corrosion situation! Any thoughts on this or perhaps i'am being too paranoid. lol
My solution is to leave the ash bin hatch open on the fireplace floor and leave the cleanout hatch outside also open. I then run my condensation tube through the fireplace floor and out to the outside cleanout hatch. If the condensation tube source is elevated above the tube exit, fluid will siphon to the exit. Also cooler air enters in the cleanout hatch and through the fireplace floor hatch into the fireplace where the air is heated by the air conditioner heat exchanger. The lighter hot air then rises up the chimney creating a thermosiphon effect. You have to insure no air leaks from the back of the air conditioner into the house and it is also a good idea to put a screen over your outside cleanout hatch.
Now that's being creative! I didn't have the back door option but didn't have a condensation issue either until I removed unit for Winter Haha dangit!🤔👍😎
I did try this. I was sitting around my living room thinking where could I put a window unit in? I as thinking I could cut a hole in the wall and my wife would never go for that, although I am very skilled at building. I then looked at my fireplace and thought I could duct the hot air up the chimney and thought I would look on you tube first. I found your video and decided to try it. My first unit was a 10,000 BTU and that flipped the breaker as soon as I turned it on cool! I only have a 15 amp breaker, which the unit called for, it didn't say "isolated" plug, until I opened the install book. I went back and got a 8,000 BTU unit and that works quit well in our 410 sq ft room, although it says only good for 340 sq ft. I did have to run the cord behind the fake white brick board and I did insulate it on the front side. I also fitted 2, 4 inch fans in the front in the front to help the heat escape out the damper. Before I did that it did not draw enough air and over heated the air conditioner, which then just blew out warm air. Looks quit nice and people cannot even tell the air conditioner is in the fireplace :) Thanks for the video
Exactly what I want to do, different split system and mine will have it capped above and a unit or drawers under it !! Better than bringing in firewood !!
I have a portable (on wheels) air conditioner that I am trying to vent out the chimney this year. Ten times easier than the window to install. I put some black foam board around it to hide the fireplace and keep any soot that is blown around inside it. Now the test will be this weekend when it hits 100 degrees.
Well, it would have worked if my fireplace didn't have a box designed to redirect heat into the room! I had to go back and do the window installation after all.
This may work for small air conditioners ( 5000 BTU ). I did mine today ( 12000 BTU ), it looked really good, I was proud of the look and the fit. Turned on the A/C and it ran for about 4 minutes then the compressor shut down. I went though this three more times, just not enough airflow to keep the compressor cool. Good luck to anyone that tries this, it didn’t work out for me. The A/C is back in the window.
How big is your Flue? It should exhaust all that hot air!? Like you said maybe a 12k unit just too big? Weird. Thanks for input. Maybe help someone else. 👍✌
I forgot to mention that i live on the East coast and we get some very humid conditions so this heated vapor would contain quite a bit of moisture and so this is the reason for my concern of this heated exhaust reaching to the top of the flue in timely manner so the inside of the flue don't get excessive moisture build up and/or excessive heat build up around the air conditioner.
I was wondering about the condensation that comes out of the back of the unit. I'm installing an LG LW1217ERSM (12k). Do I need to put a pan down under the installation? Does it make sense to pump out the water condensation from the pan with a siphon or something similar? Just for info - I'm in Pheonix. Summers are hot but not terribly humid till August.
My condensation seemed to stay in the pan due to the heat going up the chimney. Evaporates quickly I assume!? Only time I noticed was when removing. Shoes got wet a couple times haha. After that just kept level removing. Put aluminum pan under if your concerned and see if you even get any build up? Good luck. Be Cool!
My swamp cooler just died. I'm gonna try this until I get it replaced. Question: How does the plywood prevent the hot air from coming back into the room if it is just leaning up against the brick, or it just for looks? Was thinking of using 1-inch foam board and wedging inside for a better seal, and to dampen the sound.
Hot exhaust air from AC rises. You could put fiberglass or some foam to seal. Up to you. Make sure your Damper is OPEN! Hot air goes right up the chimney.👍
Jeff - thanks for the response. Yes, vent open. Gonna do this tomorrow. Will try foam board. If it works I will staple brick wallpaper to the foam board. Thanks again.
Thanks for creating the videos- watched them both. We've been thinking of doing the same so it was great that we found this post! Just an observation... Two points; If I were to do this I would insolate the inner side edge only (with sponge/batting, etc..) of the board so that it seals tightly against the uneven surface of the chimney (bricks). Secondly, I would've run the cable along the bottom of the board for a tighter fit. Also, and if aesthetics are a concern, maybe painting the extension cord to match the wood/brick, or buy an extension cord that's already a dark color would be a good idea. Thanks again.
Jeff Parker I'm going to put a quarter inch drain tube on a catch pan that leads down. (raised house.) and a fan pointed to a side to increase air flow behind the AC.
Won't this cause damage, huge issues to your fluke especially if you want to use it in winter? I imagine it's either AC use or Fireplace use, not both. Won't Soot start coming down and damaging the inside of your chimney due to the humidity inside the air coming out?
GixxerDrei I use in winter and summer. The moisture from AC actually softened the soot in my chimney. See my video, How to clean your chimney but not recommended. I'll send link when get to computer if you can't find? Any other questions?
Thank you for this great idea and video! I have one question, though. My fireplace has a rack that functions as a gas starter and holder for wood. There is a key to the right side of the fireplace and if I want gas on, I turn the key then light the fire with a match. It is a real wood fireplace, not fake wood, so I can open the flue. Could I still put an AC in there? Or should I see if the Gas Co. could cap off that device? Thank you!
Brooke Goldstein I would think if you could build a stand over gas line without hurting it it should be ok. Is the base of fire place wood or metal? What type of HOT do you have there? Dry or Humid? Alot of people ask about condensation. In over 5 yrs, l have seen none in mine.
Hi Jeff - Thank you for replying so quickly. The base of my fireplace feels like brick, but it has some metal and 2 glass doors. We live in a really dry climate, so it is hardly ever humid here. I think I will try your idea and let you know how it works for us. Thank you!
Brooke Goldstein Did you watch both video's? Go oversize and make sure fireplace damper is open. ;) should work great for you! More questions, just ask. Have fun
I've read on a few forums people going back and forth about exhaust heat mitigation. Have you experienced any issues with the unit over heating, damaging your fireplace or any issues with your configuration? I am getting ready to pull the trigger on this project and would like some input from someone who has actually accomplished this. Thanks!
+JIMI SPIER Make sure your fireplace damper is OPEN and AC will not over heat. Depending on your climate, dry or humid, will be how much condensation AC will put out...Myself I have never seen condensation on fireplace floor, However, this year when I removed unit, there was a little condensation inside the pan of my unit. Dry heat here. Good luck!
It even loosened the hard soot in chimney. See How to clean your chimney but not recommend. See what my chimney looks like now after using AC in fireplace.
Jeff hi there, I have a fireplace that I want to do this to. I had a question, the damper I'm not sure how to open.....its my dads house and he passed away 2 yrs ago and he used to use the fireplace often....many thx in advance!
Bend down and look up through chimney. You should see light if damper is open and/or a lever for the damper. Remember to make sure damper is open when AC is running. Any more questions just ask. Be Well. Stay Cool. Be Blessed.
None in my dry CA climate. It has a catch pan and the heat generated by the AC evaporates it. Now when I removed from the fireplace, I had to keep it level or it would spill on my shoes. In a humid climate, you would just have to try? Get creative on how to have it flow outside? Good luck!👍
Pat Oconnell Make sure your fireplace damper is open! Hot vapor exits through chimney. This is my third year and never have had any condensation on the fireplace floor?!
Been thinking of doing something like this. Moved into an apartment here in the desert and they won't let me put the A/C I brought with me in a window, but for whatever reason it has a fireplace and seems plenty large enough for my 1250 BTU unit. Looking up whether or not this would work I found your 2 videos on the subject. My whole issue now is figuring out whether this will be cheaper to run than the old central air in this 780 sqft unit.
+Jeff Parker yeah I looked at it more today, I'd have to let the a/c sit further out and build more around it as the little fire place is fairly shallow.. Might be a bit more work than I figured unfortunately
Should at least try?! As long as the hot air from AC goes up your flue. Use card board and duct tape just to see if it cools place and less costly than Central Cooling? If it works for you, you can always build a nice enclosure for next year...:-)
+Jeff Parker Indeed, pretty much going to be a year long running scenario so it definitely should be cost effective in the long run no matter how I have to build it. also yeah, the unit is 12,000+ didn't realize I left out a digit.
@@pyro8455 Glad you have a good sense of humor! Nice video btw. I'm going to do a similar thing but with one of those AC units with hoses attached, not window mount. Run the hose up the flue.
+Nancy O Mine has a pan inside unit and fills that. I imagine some evaporates up the chimney too from heat of unit running. I have never had any water residue on fireplace floor either. However, last year when removing unit for winter, when I pulled it out of fireplace, some water spilled on my shoe. Just a little. That's how I know there must me a pan inside that catches it. Hope this helps?!
The room ceiling just has a couple inches to the roof. What could i install for the roof? Also, i live in Alabama so the humidity is high. What could I do for that?
I really can't picture what you are up against? Air flow from AC has to flow to atmosphere through your chimney is the main thing. Humidity, you'll need a de-humidifier. Humidity sucks!!!
My wife thinks I'm crazy when I come up with ideas like this, so showing her others with similar thought process and courage to go ahead and share a video proves I'm on the right track. Thanks!
wayneljm It really works good! She'll love you even more now! Thx!
Hahaha I feel the exact same way my wife is always talking crap about everything I want to do lol I’m glad I’m not the only one 👍
did you do it? did it work well?
I TOLD YA SO! Is always so fun to say to a spouse lol.
Jeff, I live in Denver and it's 101 right now. My condo association bitched about the very discreet Japanese window A/C unit I use to augment the Bromide exchange "A/C" the property employs, and I am submitting a request for approval on that, but I had the same brilliant idea today you did 5 years ago! I googled "A/C unit in fireplace" and found your video. If they don't approve me to use my unit I will pick up the beastliest unit that will fit in my fireplace and I'm doing this. Brilliant. I liked and subscribed.
Haha, I was born in Denver 65 yrs ago lol.
Gosh I hope that works there for all! It should! Let me know if you have any questions? Good luck! Ohha.👍
Just keep in mind the primary downside of using a fireplace. Window A/Cs have two radiators. The one in the front extracts heat from interior air. The one in the back discharges that heat. *Its efficiency depends on the temperature difference between the two.* That is why it is called a "heat pump." The hotter the incoming air for the back radiator, the less efficient it will be. In a traditional installation, that air temperature will be the outside temperature. In a fireplace installation, that temperature will be whatever builds up inside the fireplace. That is why it is very important to make sure its ventilation is sufficient. If it is 100 degrees outside but 110 inside the fireplace this system will not work as well as one mounted in a window. You might want to put a fan in the fireplace vent.
A fascinating idea! Those having trouble getting sufficient heat venting might put a fan on the fireplace vent. If moisture is a problem, you might use a dehumidifier to grab most of that. It will add heat, but is must better than an A/C at ridding the air of moisture and humidity is at least half your misery.
Nice tips and tricks Mr Hisenberg. Extend my hello to Saul Goodman.
Now this looks like a solution to my problem. I am hesitant to install window air conditioner thru my living room window because it does not look good in the front of my house plus the heat will go right into my front patio. So I was thinking of installing the a/c unit into my fireplace and searched youtube if someone already did this and wahlah!!! here I am found this helpful video. I will try to do this tomorrow and I will come back and post about the outcome. Thank you!
Any questions just ask!?👍✌
I live in a condo, I don’t have 6600$ laying around to get my AC replaced so I put a window unit in against My HOA approval. Now I gotta have a hearing and they prolly gonna make me remove it. And next month is August. So I thought what if I put it in the fireplace. Then I came across ur video, and I see that it is possible. Lol thank youuuuu!!
Real comfortable jeans...
Would u buy a car from this man?
Yes! Nice confident real delivery!
Looks easy, as presented, with helpful hints.
Little woman suggested cord go out side, to look a little better.
Gotta keep moms happy right!
Good luck.
John C. Parker Cord out the side now. Had to use a shim between AC top and facing to keep snug. Thanks! :-)
Hi John, if this works as good as it appears it will then this great idea will save me thousands because of not needing to replace my Central Air. Thanks for your awesome videos!!
I'am just a little concerned that the natural heat convection will be able to rise fast enough to the top of the flue which is two stories because if it doesn't then will there will be excessive heat build up around the air conditioner and depending on how much heat it could considerably shorten the air conditioner's life-expendancy or worst.
Another thought is that my flue is a medal one and if the heated vapor would cool enough before expelling out the top and thus create a wet condition inside the flue and then cause a corrosion situation!
Any thoughts on this or perhaps i'am being too paranoid. lol
Lift the bottom edge up to allow more airflow into the flue and prevent condensation. Or drill some 3" holes if it already cut.
I've been thinking about doing this but i wasn't to sure it would work. Thanks great video.
Lifesaver for me!
Jeff Parker what about the dripping/draining or water?
Thanks for the video, my wife says I was crazy for suggesting this 😂😂
If doing it, consider watching the other video too! And go oversize on room ur try to cool! 👍
My solution is to leave the ash bin hatch open on the fireplace floor and leave the cleanout hatch outside also open. I then run my condensation tube through the fireplace floor and out to the outside cleanout hatch. If the condensation tube source is elevated above the tube exit, fluid will siphon to the exit. Also cooler air enters in the cleanout hatch and through the fireplace floor hatch into the fireplace where the air is heated by the air conditioner heat exchanger. The lighter hot air then rises up the chimney creating a thermosiphon effect. You have to insure no air leaks from the back of the air conditioner into the house and it is also a good idea to put a screen over your outside cleanout hatch.
Now that's being creative! I didn't have the back door option but didn't have a condensation issue either until I removed unit for Winter Haha dangit!🤔👍😎
Thanks. I was inspired by your video.
I thought of this exact solution because I have a clean out hatch
I did try this. I was sitting around my living room thinking where could I put a window unit in? I as thinking I could cut a hole in the wall and my wife would never go for that, although I am very skilled at building. I then looked at my fireplace and thought I could duct the hot air up the chimney and thought I would look on you tube first. I found your video and decided to try it. My first unit was a 10,000 BTU and that flipped the breaker as soon as I turned it on cool! I only have a 15 amp breaker, which the unit called for, it didn't say "isolated" plug, until I opened the install book. I went back and got a 8,000 BTU unit and that works quit well in our 410 sq ft room, although it says only good for 340 sq ft. I did have to run the cord behind the fake white brick board and I did insulate it on the front side. I also fitted 2, 4 inch fans in the front in the front to help the heat escape out the damper. Before I did that it did not draw enough air and over heated the air conditioner, which then just blew out warm air. Looks quit nice and people cannot even tell the air conditioner is in the fireplace :) Thanks for the video
Dave Durham Make sure fireplace damper is Open!
How did you add the fans?
Dave Durham how did you add the fans?
Exactly what I want to do, different split system and mine will have it capped above and a unit or drawers under it !! Better than bringing in firewood !!
You're going to have both in place so you can run either or?🤔
I'm doing this right now! I've got a 8k unit but only a 250 sft room.
That should be perfect!? Brrr. Let me know?👍
This is genius!
Paul Bordelon Not sure if genius But it sure works for me! :)
Where does the water go from the condensation on the coils?
There is a catch pan that fills. Get water everytime on my shoes when I take out.
I have a portable (on wheels) air conditioner that I am trying to vent out the chimney this year. Ten times easier than the window to install. I put some black foam board around it to hide the fireplace and keep any soot that is blown around inside it. Now the test will be this weekend when it hits 100 degrees.
That's a cool idea, just back in the AC to fireplace and BLAM you got cooling!!!
Well, it would have worked if my fireplace didn't have a box designed to redirect heat into the room! I had to go back and do the window installation after all.
Dangit!!!
I just did the same thing with my portable A/C. Works great, but we have a one-story, so lots of draft.
This may work for small air conditioners ( 5000 BTU ). I did mine today ( 12000 BTU ), it looked really good, I was proud of the look and the fit. Turned on the A/C and it ran for about 4 minutes then the compressor shut down. I went though this three more times, just not enough airflow to keep the compressor cool. Good luck to anyone that tries this, it didn’t work out for me. The A/C is back in the window.
Was your fireplace damper open? Only thing that would make it heat up if it couldn't exhaust the Hot air? I hope that was the case!
@@pyro8455 yes the damper was open. In addition I took the ash clean out cover off so it would draw cool air from the base of the chimney .
How big is your Flue? It should exhaust all that hot air!? Like you said maybe a 12k unit just too big? Weird. Thanks for input. Maybe help someone else. 👍✌
I forgot to mention that i live on the East coast and we get some very humid conditions so this heated vapor would contain quite a bit of moisture and so this is the reason for my concern of this heated exhaust reaching to the top of the flue in timely manner so the inside of the flue don't get excessive moisture build up and/or excessive heat build up around the air conditioner.
I was wondering about the condensation that comes out of the back of the unit. I'm installing an LG LW1217ERSM (12k). Do I need to put a pan down under the installation? Does it make sense to pump out the water condensation from the pan with a siphon or something similar? Just for info - I'm in Pheonix. Summers are hot but not terribly humid till August.
My condensation seemed to stay in the pan due to the heat going up the chimney. Evaporates quickly I assume!? Only time I noticed was when removing. Shoes got wet a couple times haha. After that just kept level removing. Put aluminum pan under if your concerned and see if you even get any build up? Good luck. Be Cool!
My swamp cooler just died. I'm gonna try this until I get it replaced. Question: How does the plywood prevent the hot air from coming back into the room if it is just leaning up against the brick, or it just for looks? Was thinking of using 1-inch foam board and wedging inside for a better seal, and to dampen the sound.
Hot exhaust air from AC rises. You could put fiberglass or some foam to seal. Up to you. Make sure your Damper is OPEN! Hot air goes right up the chimney.👍
Jeff - thanks for the response. Yes, vent open. Gonna do this tomorrow. Will try foam board. If it works I will staple brick wallpaper to the foam board. Thanks again.
Thanks for creating the videos- watched them both. We've been thinking of doing the same so it was great that we found this post! Just an observation... Two points; If I were to do this I would insolate the inner side edge only (with sponge/batting, etc..) of the board so that it seals tightly against the uneven surface of the chimney (bricks). Secondly, I would've run the cable along the bottom of the board for a tighter fit. Also, and if aesthetics are a concern, maybe painting the extension cord to match the wood/brick, or buy an extension cord that's already a dark color would be a good idea. Thanks again.
+MyTwo Cents Hey thanks for watching and good luck on your project! I was lucky this year and only ran it for about 20 days...Over 100+ its on!
Jeff Parker I'm going to put a quarter inch drain tube on a catch pan that leads down. (raised house.) and a fan pointed to a side to increase air flow behind the AC.
Won't this cause damage, huge issues to your fluke especially if you want to use it in winter? I imagine it's either AC use or Fireplace use, not both. Won't Soot start coming down and damaging the inside of your chimney due to the humidity inside the air coming out?
GixxerDrei I use in winter and summer. The moisture from AC actually softened the soot in my chimney. See my video, How to clean your chimney but not recommended. I'll send link when get to computer if you can't find? Any other questions?
Thank you for this great idea and video! I have one question, though. My fireplace has a rack that functions as a gas starter and holder for wood. There is a key to the right side of the fireplace and if I want gas on, I turn the key then light the fire with a match. It is a real wood fireplace, not fake wood, so I can open the flue. Could I still put an AC in there? Or should I see if the Gas Co. could cap off that device? Thank you!
Brooke Goldstein I would think if you could build a stand over gas line without hurting it it should be ok. Is the base of fire place wood or metal? What type of HOT do you have there? Dry or Humid? Alot of people ask about condensation. In over 5 yrs, l have seen none in mine.
Hi Jeff - Thank you for replying so quickly. The base of my fireplace feels like brick, but it has some metal and 2 glass doors. We live in a really dry climate, so it is hardly ever humid here. I think I will try your idea and let you know how it works for us. Thank you!
Brooke Goldstein Did you watch both video's? Go oversize and make sure fireplace damper is open. ;) should work great for you! More questions, just ask. Have fun
I've read on a few forums people going back and forth about exhaust heat mitigation. Have you experienced any issues with the unit over heating, damaging your fireplace or any issues with your configuration? I am getting ready to pull the trigger on this project and would like some input from someone who has actually accomplished this. Thanks!
+JIMI SPIER Make sure your fireplace damper is OPEN and AC will not over heat. Depending on your climate, dry or humid, will be how much condensation AC will put out...Myself I have never seen condensation on fireplace floor, However, this year when I removed unit, there was a little condensation inside the pan of my unit. Dry heat here. Good luck!
Does it make sense to add a fan inside the sealed fireplace that blows air up the flue?
I don't think so. HOT air rises. Just like a fire in fireplace. I never had a problem. You'll be fine. You'll see. Enjoy!
It even loosened the hard soot in chimney. See How to clean your chimney but not recommend. See what my chimney looks like now after using AC in fireplace.
It would probably make the cooling more efficient, but not strictly necessary
Jeff hi there, I have a fireplace that I want to do this to. I had a question, the damper I'm not sure how to open.....its my dads house and he passed away 2 yrs ago and he used to use the fireplace often....many thx in advance!
Bend down and look up through chimney. You should see light if damper is open and/or a lever for the damper. Remember to make sure damper is open when AC is running. Any more questions just ask. Be Well. Stay Cool. Be Blessed.
so how much water did it leave inside the fireplace :D
None in my dry CA climate. It has a catch pan and the heat generated by the AC evaporates it. Now when I removed from the fireplace, I had to keep it level or it would spill on my shoes. In a humid climate, you would just have to try? Get creative on how to have it flow outside? Good luck!👍
What do you do with the condensation coming off of the back of the ac unit?
Pat Oconnell Make sure your fireplace damper is open! Hot vapor exits through chimney. This is my third year and never have had any condensation on the fireplace floor?!
Yea that's why I'm reading the comments
See my post.
Been thinking of doing something like this. Moved into an apartment here in the desert and they won't let me put the A/C I brought with me in a window, but for whatever reason it has a fireplace and seems plenty large enough for my 1250 BTU unit. Looking up whether or not this would work I found your 2 videos on the subject. My whole issue now is figuring out whether this will be cheaper to run than the old central air in this 780 sqft unit.
Did you mean 12,500 BTU? Does it fit in your fireplace?Its got to be cheaper than Central Air I would think?!Try it and let us know...Peace
+Jeff Parker yeah I looked at it more today, I'd have to let the a/c sit further out and build more around it as the little fire place is fairly shallow.. Might be a bit more work than I figured unfortunately
Should at least try?! As long as the hot air from AC goes up your flue. Use card board and duct tape just to see if it cools place and less costly than Central Cooling? If it works for you, you can always build a nice enclosure for next year...:-)
+Jeff Parker Indeed, pretty much going to be a year long running scenario so it definitely should be cost effective in the long run no matter how I have to build it. also yeah, the unit is 12,000+ didn't realize I left out a digit.
If I'm still in this house next year I'm putting in a 10k unit!I hope it works!!! Let me know? Ohha
I thought this was an unseen episode of "Breaking Bad"
Loved that show except had to turn my head a few times! Brutal! Only reason I watched was cause neighbor said I looked like Walter White haha.
@@pyro8455 Glad you have a good sense of humor! Nice video btw. I'm going to do a similar thing but with one of those AC units with hoses attached, not window mount. Run the hose up the flue.
What is an AC unit with hoses? What goes through the hoses?
Jeff Parker exhaust goes up the hose. Google single hose ac. I have unit from delonghi. Nice machine
Really!? I've never seen one of those!? Does it blow cold? How fat is the hose? Hey, as long as it works, right! Be cool!
where does the water go, when it drips in the back??
+Nancy O Mine has a pan inside unit and fills that. I imagine some evaporates up the chimney too from heat of unit running. I have never had any water residue on fireplace floor either. However, last year when removing unit for winter, when I pulled it out of fireplace, some water spilled on my shoe. Just a little. That's how I know there must me a pan inside that catches it. Hope this helps?!
Is it ok if the unit is tilted a little?
Aaron Ramun I would think that would be ok...you can always shim it...How bad is it tilted???
I have an old fire place, it is blocked off by a tin roof. Does anyone have suggestions?
Patrick Starkiller
You must create an opening for the heat from A.C. to escape or you'll overheat A.C.. Where would the air be venting now? The attic?
The room ceiling just has a couple inches to the roof. What could i install for the roof? Also, i live in Alabama so the humidity is high. What could I do for that?
I really can't picture what you are up against? Air flow from AC has to flow to atmosphere through your chimney is the main thing. Humidity, you'll need a de-humidifier. Humidity sucks!!!
If you don't already have grandkids to mentor I can volunteer
I don't know what you mean by that?
@@pyro8455 he wants to be your grandkid to learn stuff is what he means lol