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Originally Posted by rjn5656
Looking to put a Mitsubishi Mitsubishi ceiling cassette in enclosed lanai in my Gardenia (10 x 28). One conractor recommended 1 ton unit, another 1.5 unit. Anyone with a Gardenia that has done it?
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We have a 15 by 28 enclosed with double pane windows last fall and installed a 1.5 ton unit Mitsubishi 1.5 Ton GL18 20.5 SEER system. Note that the window installer recommended that we wait a year or two and experience just with the sliding doors open. At my age , I decided to invest now to enjoy the benefit. Glad I did because I can now enjoy all of the time. Without the unit on, the temp can get up to mid 80's on a 90 F plus day. I suppose I could open bedroom sliders and LR sliders to cool off more. Note we have 3 overhead fans in the sunroom and installed the unit on the house wall nearest the window side of living area. The unit has directional vanes to force airflow in proper manner and ceiling fans provide even more mixing and cooling.
Found dollar variation for unit and install not that significant to choose smaller size or lesser model (not worth any compromise after undergoing the total enclosure time, effort and cost experience). Not sure the real advantage of ceiling cassette. In my case, I finished the ceiling in Knotty Pine and with the fans, felt that I did not want to center the unit in the ceiling and thus get airflow, onto our lounging area. Also, concerned some what over any maintenance issue in the future. i.e. condensation drain line maintenance etc.
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