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Drez
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So, my air conditioner died and sleeping has become unbearable now that it's hot. And it's only going to get worse.
My room is approximately 117.36111 square feet. Per the Energy Star BTU guide, this puts me in the 5,000 BTU range.
I'm thinking of going 6,000 BTU for a few reasons. My bedroom is by far the hottest in the home. In my 11x11 foot space I have a lot of electronics: a Dreamcast, a Wii U, an Xbox 360, a PS3, a superpowered gaming PC, a 50" plasma HDTV, and a particle accelerator (just kidding - my Dreamcast is in storage).
On top of that, my room is right above the boiler room in the basement. Even with all my electronics turned off, it's as hot as Miami. Or Hell, if you prefer (I prefer Miami).
I know it's a bad idea to get an AC that's too powerful because it won't properly regulate moisture. However I've been sweating like crazy the last few nights and twice now my PC shut down - I think it's been overheating.
So, is 6,000 BTU (for 150-250 sq ft rooms) rather than 5,000 BTU (for 100-150 sq ft rooms) good? Or considering the electronics, should I go a bit higher?
My room is approximately 117.36111 square feet. Per the Energy Star BTU guide, this puts me in the 5,000 BTU range.
I'm thinking of going 6,000 BTU for a few reasons. My bedroom is by far the hottest in the home. In my 11x11 foot space I have a lot of electronics: a Dreamcast, a Wii U, an Xbox 360, a PS3, a superpowered gaming PC, a 50" plasma HDTV, and a particle accelerator (just kidding - my Dreamcast is in storage).
On top of that, my room is right above the boiler room in the basement. Even with all my electronics turned off, it's as hot as Miami. Or Hell, if you prefer (I prefer Miami).
I know it's a bad idea to get an AC that's too powerful because it won't properly regulate moisture. However I've been sweating like crazy the last few nights and twice now my PC shut down - I think it's been overheating.
So, is 6,000 BTU (for 150-250 sq ft rooms) rather than 5,000 BTU (for 100-150 sq ft rooms) good? Or considering the electronics, should I go a bit higher?
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Approximately... how many digits did you drop?
Also, get you a fan.
It blew me hard all night but it wasn't comfortable nor did it cool me down.
Generally if you go too strong, you just end up running it less while it burns up more power. You don't really want moisture in your room with all of those electronics anyway.
You don't?
Hell son I have a PS2 in my bedroom.
I love it when you talk dirty to me...
Word to the wise, whatever BTU is recommended for the room size go a size larger.
Just interesting that he has all these toys but still house share or apartment shares
Less rent = more toys.