Not Visibile Window A/C Unit

[Boudicca]

Do I remember correctly, that the rules about portable window a/c units were relaxed? I think a window unit is permitted if it is concealed from view and only allowed in the rear of the house?

[Villager Joyce]

I don't know about window air conditioners but we have had great luck with a portable that vents through the window.

[villagetinker]

I would suggest calling ARC, as I would be surprised if the rules were relaxed. Also, this might not apply to all VCDDs. It will interesting to see what you find out.

[Sandtrap328]

Village Tinker is right. One simple call to Community Standards at 352-751-3912 would give you the right answer. As good as intentions are from TOTV members, it is always the best idea to get the information direct from the source.

[Villager Joyce]

IF knowing what you are talking about is a requirement, then they need to shut TOTV down. (This is my attempt at humor.). This site runs on heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend.

[dewilson58]

IF knowing what you are talking about is a requirement, then they need to shut TOTV down. (This is my attempt at humor.). This site runs on heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend.

I heard window a/c units are okay as long as they are blue in color.

[CFrance]

Do I remember correctly, that the rules about portable window a/c units were relaxed? I think a window unit is permitted if it is concealed from view and only allowed in the rear of the house?
I'm curious, Shrandell. Do you need one to supplement your whole-house a/c, or something else?

[Sandtrap328]

IF knowing what you are talking about is a requirement, then they need to shut TOTV down. (This is my attempt at humor.). This site runs on heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend.

Your post made me laugh out loud - while drinking coffee!

[jnieman]

IF knowing what you are talking about is a requirement, then they need to shut TOTV down. (This is my attempt at humor.). This site runs on heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend.

So true. You pretty much have to go with what the majority says on here and discard the others.

[OldManTime]

Do I remember correctly, that the rules about portable window a/c units were relaxed? I think a window unit is permitted if it is concealed from view and only allowed in the rear of the house?

That is just a rumor, they are not allowed.

[red tail]

That is just a rumor, they are not allowed.

in district 1 they are allowed in all villas except one.....

http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/images/compliance-standards/District1_Rules.pdf

[dbussone]

So true. You pretty much have to go with what the majority says on here and discard the others.

Or is it the other way around? I really haven't been able to pick up a pattern, so I vote for "hit or miss."

[Boudicca]

Lots of good, and amusing responses. I would prefer a MUCH colder bedroom, without freezing us out of the remainder of the house. We have an At Ease cottage. Husband lives in sweats, and even a sweater, while I am in tank top and shorts... sigh.

[dewilson58]

Lots of good, and amusing responses. I would prefer a MUCH colder bedroom, without freezing us out of the remainder of the house. We have an At Ease cottage. Husband lives in sweats, and even a sweater, while I am in tank top and shorts... sigh.

Opposites attract..............I want the bedroom freezing and my brides has six layers on.

[Halibut]

Check your own deed for the restrictions (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/download.aspx); they can be different from village to village.

I installed a mini split/ductless (http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/ductless-mini-split-air-conditioners) unit in the bedroom for the same reason as shrandell.

[Boudicca]

Window unit would have helped. Guess we could close a few vents elsewhere in the house

[villagetinker]

Window unit would have helped. Guess we could close a few vents elsewhere in the house

Be very careful closing vents to cool another room. Back up North, my neighbor did just that. He ended up with black mold in the AC due to restricted air flow and excessive moisture build up. Then the unit actually froze, which in turn did more damage....result the AC was totaled and required complete replacement of the AC and all of the duct work.

Check with your AC vendor before closing down on the vents, these units are designed for a specific air flow that goes with the size (aka tonnage) of the unit.
Hope this helps.

[tippyclubb]

Window unit would have helped. Guess we could close a few vents elsewhere in the house

You can also use an in room portable A/C unit. Our son uses one in his bedroom up north and they work well. You can buy one at Home Depot, Lowes, or on line.

[justjim]

You can also use an in room portable a/c unit. Our son uses one in his bedroom up north and they work well. You can buy them on line.

A portable floor room unit will work well. AC unit in the window would be difficult to hide. On the historical side of TV I saw one in the floor, of course, they had a crawl space.

[Boudicca]

Thank you for some good suggestions. I may go the portable unit as tonight is typical. I am wearing shorts and tank top, husband in long pants, socks, shoes, shirt and sweater........... :( BTW, its 78 degrees in the living room

[queasy27]

Thank you for some good suggestions. I may go the portable unit as tonight is typical. I am wearing shorts and tank top, husband in long pants, socks, shoes, shirt and sweater........... :( BTW, its 78 degrees in the living room

Oy, shrandell, I feel for you. A friend keeps her place at 82 degrees in the summer and I just can't stay there longer than 30 minutes without sweat starting to bead up on my face. She doesn't have ceiling fans, either, because they make her too chilly.

My ex-husband called me The Furnace because I give off so much body heat while sleeping. I'm the fool you see in February wearing shorts and sandals when it's 50 degrees out.

[BobnBev]

Thank you for some good suggestions. I may go the portable unit as tonight is typical. I am wearing shorts and tank top, husband in long pants, socks, shoes, shirt and sweater........... :( BTW, its 78 degrees in the living room

Has he had any recent blood work?
Sounds like he could be anemic.
Just sayin------

[looneycat]

Has he had any recent blood work?
Sounds like he could be anemic.
Just sayin------

funny you should say that, my hemoglobin is typically low from all the immunosuppressants I take to prevent organ rejection....small price to pay but I always feel like I've got 1 foot in the 'freezer'.

[BobnBev]

funny you should say that, my hemoglobin is typically low from all the immunosuppressants I take to prevent organ rejection....small price to pay but I always feel like I've got 1 foot in the 'freezer'.

Better than 1 foot on a banana peel.....lol

Seriously, what kind of organ transplant and how long ago. Your MD might be able to cut back on the meds.

PM me if you don't want to post any info here.

[dave from deland]

I heard window a/c units are okay as long as they are blue in color.....and only used on Thursday's when the moon is full.