Tip 1: Properly Sizing A Unit For Your Space When you’re searching for the best PTAC unit for your particular application, the most important consideration to start with is sizing the unit for your space. While there are general guidelines based on square footage for how many BTUs the unit will need to churn out,…

Heating and cooling loads are calculated using the Manual J method, which measures how many BTUs per hour a space needs to stay at a set temperature. The calculation accounts for square footage, insulation quality, window area and type, local climate data, and internal heat sources like occupants and appliances.  Get the number wrong and…

(Before You Call a Technician Again, Read This) So, you called someone out to fix your unit. They fixed it, you paid, and that was that. Then it broke again. Different problem, same story. And you kept saying yes because honestly, what else would you do? The thing still runs. Replacing it feels like a…

For most hotels today, a factory-new PTAC unit is the better buy. That used to be debatable. Now, with the price gap between new and refurbished narrowing significantly, the math has changed. New units offer longer lifespans, stronger warranty coverage, and better energy efficiency out of the box. Refurbished units still make sense in specific…