[Vikingjunior]

Did it leak or did you not drain it regular. The humidity builds up in a pan at the bottom that needs to be drained frequently.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I mean this in the most constructive way possible. Take 10 $50 bills and fan yourself with them in a vigorous manner. That is more cooling and satisfaction than you will get out of the unit you are speaking about. They are not meant to take on the monstrous job of cooling anything in Florida. I'll bet you it couldn't make an Iguana fall from a shower curtain rod in your bathroom. Just don't do it.

We have used them before in Florida with great success. Just nighttime use in bedroom.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by 3105boy

I have a portable in my garage. It keeps things reasonably cool and dry. I vented it out the wall (6” hole saw through cinder block to a dryer type vent). You have to crack the window open to balance the exhaust air, but I’m quite happy at less than $400 all in.

Where did you get a 6” concrete hole saw and what type of drill will accept it? How long did it take to drill? I can’t see the blocks, so I would end up missing the hollow portion of the block.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by rogerk

Simple way to get the facts: ask the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)! They don’t bite and they will give you the facts, not opinions.

I have contacted several people there and still waiting for an answer a week later.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JRP2TV

I have contacted several people there and still waiting for an answer a week later.

See Post No. 23. Shannon works in the ARC office and she told me that the portable AC units with the round exhaust duct are acceptable to use. If you want a second answer, call the ARC office (Community Standards) at 352-751-3912. You will probably talk to Shannon, like I did.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

See Post No. 23. Shannon works in the ARC office and she told me that the portable AC units with the round exhaust duct are acceptable to use. If you want a second answer, call the ARC office (Community Standards) at 352-751-3912. You will probably talk to Shannon, like I did.

Sounds great. Thank you. I want to get this in writing from them. Too many people here looking to rat on other people for entertainment.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JRP2TV

Sounds great. Thank you. I want to get this in writing from them. Too many people here looking to rat on other people for entertainment.

You can also go to the districtgov.org website, and click on the Community Standards department. There are two links where you can send an email to Deed Compliance or Architectural Review. If they reply, you will have something in writing, but they may not specifically answer your question. You may need to actually submit the ARC application to get a clear, definitive answer. Your question is actually a deed compliance issue because window air conditioners are addressed in the deed compliance documents.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can also go to the districtgov.org website, and click on the Community Standards department. There are two links where you can send an email to Deed Compliance or Architectural Review. If they reply, you will have something in writing, but they may not specifically answer your question. You may need to actually submit the ARC application to get a clear, definitive answer. Your question is actually a deed compliance issue because window air conditioners are addressed in the deed compliance documents.

Thx. Just did this now. Hopefully I will get it in writing.

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

I've been doing it for about 8 years in garage along with other neighbors. Yes you will have people say NO NO NO.
We have even have a unit in bedroom for cooling so we don't need to cool the whole home to approx 72°. It's basically out of sight out of mind and makes very little noise.

Doesn’t your bedroom have its own thermostat? Set your bedroom at 72 and the living room something else. I like to sleep cold (not cool), with a blanket, the house is 72, my bedroom is 67 and the guest bedroom when my mom visits is 78. Several thermostats equal several temperatures. I built in the last year and took an upgraded HVAC. It is possible when you built, that system was not offered.

[JRP2TV]

Originally Posted by Retiring

Doesn’t your bedroom have its own thermostat? Set your bedroom at 72 and the living room something else. I like to sleep cold (not cool), with a blanket, the house is 72, my bedroom is 67 and the guest bedroom when my mom visits is 78. Several thermostats equal several temperatures. I built in the last year and took an upgraded HVAC. It is possible when you built, that system was not offered.

One zone for the entire house. We run it at 78 degrees during the day. We like to sleep at 70 degrees at night. The Portable AC works great and solves the issue for minimal cost.

[JRP2TV]

Great news. Got this from The Villages this morning:

Good Morning,

Thank you for your email and question. Portable Air Conditioners are allowed as long as nothing sticks outside the window screen. If you need anything further please do not hesitate to contact us.


Angela Moyer, Administrative Coordinator
984 Old Mill Run | The Villages, FL 32162
Direct: 352-751-3912 | Fax: 352-751-6707
Angela.Moyer@DistrictGov.org |Village Community Development Districts