is it better to get a 16,000 btu window a/c for a family room or two 8,000 btu a/c units?

Answer 1

one big one is less energy to run than two small ones...

Answer 2

.if you put in a 16,000BTU you Will need 220 volts! do you have a 220 volt outlet if you did you would save a little more than both 8000 buts running together at 110 volts because they pull more amps! if the room is not that large get a 10,000 to 12,000 hi efficiency 110 volt unit. that is if you don't have a 220outlet.a electrician will charge you 500 to 1000 dollars to install a 220 volt outlet assuming you even have a modern breaker.edit A 12,000 btus hi efficiency 110 volt unit will cool 500 sg ft easily .i don't think you need a 16,000 BTU save your money.

Answer 3

Define "better" please;

One 16,000 btu unit will be cheaper to buy and to run, but two 8,000 btu units can be placed at opposite sides of the room, keeping the room cool better.

Answer 4

It is better and cheaper to get the 16000. You would be running 4 motors with the 2 8000 units.

Answer 5

16,000 would provide you with faster cool down and would be better for a bigger room...an 8000 btu a/c is weaker and would not be as efficient in cooling such a big room

Answer 6

I'd get one 8k.

I bet it would do the job.

your not going to get more than 12k btu with 110v supply.

Answer 7

It wouldn't matter to get both, just don't put the two on the same breaker.

Answer 8

Just get one....you'll save alot of money on your electric bill.

Answer 9

1 16000 will be much more effecient than two.

Answer 10

uhu