If you need heating as well as cooling you can purchase a ductless mini split heat pump.
Mini split for garage heat.
This daikin split system includes inverter technology that efficiently controls the temperature to reduce fluctuation.
A heat pump is a great way to supplement heat in home additions or areas that are difficult to warm such as rooms over garages porches or basements.
Typically a mini split system will require a 30 amp 220 volt circuit and professional installation by a trained hvac technician.
Use our mini split sizing calculator to get the perfectly sized mini split system.
A mini split air conditioner is another cooling option worth considering.
Before buying any unit sure to read the reviews on amazon forums here or elsewhere to be sure a unit is a good fit for you.
I also wrote post and made videos of installing the units to show the steps involved if you install a unit yourself.
For pricing and availability.
Mrcool diy 3rd gen 34500 btu 1500 sq ft single smart ductless mini split air conditioner with heater.
Garage while an 18 000 or 24 000 btu mini split could handle a 38 ft.
Costs can easily exceed 1 000 for the unit alone and that cost could escalate if an electrician is required to install the outlet.
Daikin ftx12nmvju rx12nmvju 19 series 12000 btu class heat pump 19 seer single zone system this ductless mini split ac system is a single zone system that s meant to cool one area making it perfect for your garage space.
The larger 40 ft.
Below is my picks for the best mini split diy kits to heat or cool a garage.
As the name suggests this type of air conditioner is split between the inside and outside.
Garage would require a 30 000 or 36 000 btu system.
They are appealing as a garage air conditioner because they don t require ducts and are known to be extremely energy efficient.
Need to size a mini split.
A 15 000 or 18 000 btu mini split would work in a 32 ft.
The biggest downside to the mini split is the cost and the installation.
It is way oversized but it is the smallest they had to run 3 indoor units off of.
There are also mini split units with timers if you want it to turn on and off at specific times.
Mrcool advantage 3rd gen 9 000 btu 3 4 ton ductless mini split air conditioner and heat pump 115v 60hz.
I heat and cool 3 bedrooms and a bath on a 3 ton minisplit and i have never taken it out of dehum mode in which it runs at 12000 btu or 1 ton.