[Mr. Grampi II]

I wanted to offer a couple of comments, stuff I learned just recently after I spoke with the building permit/code folks our at the Sumter county annex.

Any of what has been suggested here requires a building permit and inspection.

Running a duct work from your existing AC is considered an illegal hook up. It would not pass inspection. If you did it on your own if would cause a problem when you try to sell your home or pass the home on to your heirs.

The code for cooling your lanai changed on 1/1/2015. You must use class 4/5 “low E” windows, acrylic will not pass , it is considered class 2 windows . You must have a energy efficient class 4/5 door going outside. You must bring the floor in the lanai up 4” above grade on a block house and 6” on frame, the floor need a waterproof barrier, you must supplement your A/C with either a bigger unit outside or the split unit mounted on the wall. All of the newly cooled/heated space becomes taxable, where it was not before.

I was told by someone other the building permit/code folks that the Villages deed restriction consider the floor AC a “dehumidifier” . I would check with the proper authority before you do so.

There are a bunch of other threads on here that discuss this subject in more detail if you want to search for more info. Hopefully this info spares someone some grief.