[Lady Sunshine]

Please go on about your creative suggestions.

[batman911]

May want to check code on location. TV moved the equipment from the garage nearer to the outside unit in the Lantana model recently because of some new rule.

[HHMAN]

to: Sunshine Girl

In a previous post a couple months I said that a 3 fold room divider works fine! Some of the ledges are smaller than others so make sure you ahve roon for it to stand and bend.

[borjo]

When we built, we had the air handler moved to the garage but then they suggested we make the garage 2' longer Something to think about. Had a local handyman enclose it with louvered doors.

[billalexander]

I have a gas furnace with the air handler as you come in the door from the garage. I had my enclosed using bead board for the side and two louvered bi-fold doors on the front. I have plenty of ventilation and it turned out really nice. The contractor allowed enough room between unit and side and front doors that heat is not an issue. I had it done a couple of years ago and I think it was about $400 for material, labor and painting.

[Phanatic Luvr]

At my last home, our air handler was in the garage but visible from the street which we didn't like seeing when the garage door was up. So, after some thought and me being on the thrifty sensible side, I decided to hang 84" curtains from the ceiling to cover it. Very inexpensive, washable and easy access to the unit.

[gomoho]

So I am revisiting the "disguise of the air handler" situation and my husband and I were psyched to start this project after seeing what a neighbor did. Thought we had a plan till it came to the doors - wanted to use 2 24" bifolds to cover 48" of the area. No problem finding a door that width, but they are all 80" high and we are working with a 72" opening. They can't be cut so thought we would do solid core bypass doors - not enough width to work with - ledge is only 2 3/4 inches where the doors would be. So back to square one unless someone can come up with an alternative suggestion??? Neighbor built his own doors - way beyond our ability.

P.S. Had several quotes of $600+ and thought we could do it for much less.

[jimbo2012]

Just order the door sizes you need at HD or Lowes, they will do it.

[gomoho]

Have been all over the internet and no one sells 72" doors. Did find someone in NY who would build them and ship, but the cost was crazy - almost $450.

[billalexander]

I had mine enclosed using white bead board on open side and louvered bifold doors in front to allow air intake. It turned out great and looks nice. No problem with access. On bead board side, contractor cut approx a 12/12 panel to allow access to back of air handler. Just unscrew about 4 screws and you have access. I am thinking it was approximately $500 to $600 hundred dollars for materials, labor, painting and they actually had to move light.

Originally Posted by gomoho

I have searched and searched and couldn't find anything addressing this issue. I remember when we were looking at resales we saw several air handlers in the laundry room that were enclosed for asthetic purposes.
Anyone had this done? Who do you call for something like this and what is the price range? Moving it to the garage is cost prohibitive so I'm hoping to improve it's appearance and possibly quiet it down some. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Arrived less than a month ago and loving TV lifestyle. Just wish there wasn't so much to do in the house!!!!

[jimbo2012]

ok, plan "B"

If it was me I'd just use a hollow core door and cut it off. You can make a new strip from a 2X4. Just rip a piece off equal in width to the space inside the door top or bottom.

If U want me to show U how to do I'll be happy to help

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

ok, plan "B"

If it was me I'd just use a hollow core door and cut it off. You can make a new strip from a 2X4. Just rip a piece off equal in width to the space inside the door top or bottom.

If U want me to show U how to do I'll be happy to help

Jimbo why not remove the block from the section you cut off, and re glue it?

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors

Jimbo why not remove the block from the section you cut off, and re glue it?

Just like the "Pros" do it ......

Quick and easy.....
...... Just use the proper blade.....
......and BLUE tape on both sides of door to prevent splinter and marking.

[jimbo2012]

Try it, but it is also glued in usually, so it doesn't just come out clean, quicker to cut a new piece I found.

blue works good, but these r mostly luan wood so if you score it with a utility knife that helps to