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Old 02-17-2012, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 3puttharry View Post
They are called ductless split heat pump systems. you will have a condensing unit outside and the airhandler wall mounted on your lanai. they will be connected by refrigeration line set and line voltage wiring. you will also need a condensate drain line. Mitsubishi is a good one but there are others too.
This is IMO the only way to go. Just make sure they size the unit (BTUs) properly. To big is as bad as too small.
A Mitsubishi split system air-source heat pump, Indoor Unit #MSZ-GE15NA was installed in our 12 x 30 indoor lanai. Our lanai has large sliding windows with screens. Ventilation is great when we want it and dehumidifier, heat and AC are available also. The indoor unit is installed near the ceiling of one of the walls and is approximately 12 x 30... very small and very quiet. Because we installed it on an outside wall, we did not require a pump to move the condensation to the outside.