Converting air conditioner ducted to ductless
I bought an Atwood non-ducted ceiling-mounted air conditioner, assuming the current AC was non-ducted - but maybe it was ducted, because when I removed the old one, there were ducts on either side abo...
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I installed an Atwood Air Command 15,000btu unit on my trailer a year ago which replaced a Dometic DuoTherm 15k unit. The new one does require a new thermostat but it is a 4 wire device and the place that did my install was able to easily wire the new thermostat to the existing wires.
I agree that the OP most likely had a ducted unit originally and his best bet would be to return the non ducted unit in exchange for a ducted one. The difference in air handling would be a big reason for me. I would not want all the cool air being directed into one place. The noise alone would be considerable let alone the lack of cooling in the places farthest from the air conditioning unit.
I believe that in smaller trailers a non ducted unit would work fine but seeing his original one was ducted I doubt he has a small trailer and he will be disappointed in the performance and noise of the new one. Despite what the advertising says, the unit is not quiet and can be disturbing if you are trying to watch a television in the close proximity of the mounting location - at least it bothers my wife. :R
I agree that the OP most likely had a ducted unit originally and his best bet would be to return the non ducted unit in exchange for a ducted one. The difference in air handling would be a big reason for me. I would not want all the cool air being directed into one place. The noise alone would be considerable let alone the lack of cooling in the places farthest from the air conditioning unit.
I believe that in smaller trailers a non ducted unit would work fine but seeing his original one was ducted I doubt he has a small trailer and he will be disappointed in the performance and noise of the new one. Despite what the advertising says, the unit is not quiet and can be disturbing if you are trying to watch a television in the close proximity of the mounting location - at least it bothers my wife. :R
