The weather is hot (that happens every year about this time). My existing mini-split is not cutting it. Is can't keep the room cool and it's too noisy to use.
Does anyone make a mini-split unit that is quiet? Would a dedicated ducted system be better? I know the answer to the second question.
Here's a partial floor plan of my theater:
The existing mini split is located on the west (left) wall above the desk. The outdoor unit is straight north to the left of the window well.
I've considered putting a horizontal air handler above a dropped ceiling in the hall leading into the theater. Then I'd run ducts in the soffits that line the perimeter of the room. The area above the desk and projector is also framed down to the same level as the soffits so I can easily fit in duct work. The return air opening would be at the far end of the hall (not shown on the sketch). I'd also put a return air in the equipment area to pull cool room air in.
Here's a view of the equipment rack - the hallway is on the right.
Does anyone make a mini-split unit that is quiet? Would a dedicated ducted system be better? I know the answer to the second question.
Here's a partial floor plan of my theater:
The existing mini split is located on the west (left) wall above the desk. The outdoor unit is straight north to the left of the window well.
I've considered putting a horizontal air handler above a dropped ceiling in the hall leading into the theater. Then I'd run ducts in the soffits that line the perimeter of the room. The area above the desk and projector is also framed down to the same level as the soffits so I can easily fit in duct work. The return air opening would be at the far end of the hall (not shown on the sketch). I'd also put a return air in the equipment area to pull cool room air in.
Here's a view of the equipment rack - the hallway is on the right.