Shop Cooling - What do you use?

[mr ed]

My Gunshop was cooled with a Sears big window unit mounted in the wall with 2 ceiling fans to move the air around.
Shop was 25x55 Lasted 25 years there. when we put in central H&A , I took it and put in the wall of a rent house where it lasted another 5 years.
I don't think they make that quality anymore.

 

[dennishoddy]

My Gunshop was cooled with a Sears big window unit mounted in the wall with 2 ceiling fans to move the air around.
Shop was 25x55 Lasted 25 years there. when we put in central H&A , I took it and put in the wall of a rent house where it lasted another 5 years.
I don't think they make that quality anymore.

One that old cost twice in electricity than what the new AC units do to accomplish the same job though.

 

[ICanFixIt]

Here is another vote for split-mini. The unit cost more than a window unit, but at $8 or less per month for electricity it won't take long to pay for itself. I wish I had done this years ago. I know someone who just completed a new house and they use several split minis to heat and cool the entire house. The comfort and operating cost is proving that to be a wise choice.