Why don't hotels mount air conditioning units outside the rooms?
At least in the US, air conditioning / heating tends to be on the loud side, since the AC unit is mounted directly inside the room. Often times I resort to turning it off for the night just to get some quiet sleep. This is an issue in both cheap and middle class hotels - not sure if 5-star places have the same issue as I haven't stayed in any yet.
What's the reason behind this frequent problem? Are guests expected to either tolerate the noise or sleep without heating/cooling?
Pictures were requested in the comments, so here's examples of what I'm talking about: one, two.
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At least in the US, air conditioning / heating tends to be on the loud side, since the AC unit is mounted directly inside the room. Often times I resort to turning it off for the night just to get some quiet sleep. This is an issue in both cheap and middle class hotels - not sure if 5-star places have the same issue as I haven't stayed in any yet.
What's the reason behind this frequent problem? Are guests expected to either tolerate the noise or sleep without heating/cooling?
Pictures were requested in the comments, so here's examples of what I'm talking about: one, two.
usa hotels
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
49.5k41237507
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This is either very subjective, or not a widespread problem. I've had trouble with noise in hotels on occasion, but only once was the air conditioning involved.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
I've been in hotels where you could only control the amount of cold air incoming, it was absolutely inaudible. And yeah, I have been to cheap motels with air condiitoning units making a veritable racket.
– chx
3 hours ago
Is it more of a problem for you in hotels than elsewhere? Cost is probably a factor but air conditioning is noisy, there is no easy way to solve that.
– Relaxed
3 hours ago
@Relaxed apartments usually have the A/C unit outdoors and are thus quiet. Heating is likewise silent, most of the time.
– JonathanReez♦
3 hours ago
1
@JJJ here's an example of what it looks like. Or another example
– JonathanReez♦
2 hours ago
|
show 12 more comments
At least in the US, air conditioning / heating tends to be on the loud side, since the AC unit is mounted directly inside the room. Often times I resort to turning it off for the night just to get some quiet sleep. This is an issue in both cheap and middle class hotels - not sure if 5-star places have the same issue as I haven't stayed in any yet.
What's the reason behind this frequent problem? Are guests expected to either tolerate the noise or sleep without heating/cooling?
Pictures were requested in the comments, so here's examples of what I'm talking about: one, two.
usa hotels
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
49.5k41237507
At least in the US, air conditioning / heating tends to be on the loud side, since the AC unit is mounted directly inside the room. Often times I resort to turning it off for the night just to get some quiet sleep. This is an issue in both cheap and middle class hotels - not sure if 5-star places have the same issue as I haven't stayed in any yet.
What's the reason behind this frequent problem? Are guests expected to either tolerate the noise or sleep without heating/cooling?
Pictures were requested in the comments, so here's examples of what I'm talking about: one, two.
usa hotels
usa hotels
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
49.5k41237507
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
49.5k41237507
edited 2 hours ago
JonathanReez
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
49.5k41237507
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
49.5k41237507
asked 3 hours ago
JonathanReez♦JonathanReez
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This is either very subjective, or not a widespread problem. I've had trouble with noise in hotels on occasion, but only once was the air conditioning involved.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
I've been in hotels where you could only control the amount of cold air incoming, it was absolutely inaudible. And yeah, I have been to cheap motels with air condiitoning units making a veritable racket.
– chx
3 hours ago
Is it more of a problem for you in hotels than elsewhere? Cost is probably a factor but air conditioning is noisy, there is no easy way to solve that.
– Relaxed
3 hours ago
@Relaxed apartments usually have the A/C unit outdoors and are thus quiet. Heating is likewise silent, most of the time.
– JonathanReez♦
3 hours ago
1
@JJJ here's an example of what it looks like. Or another example
– JonathanReez♦
2 hours ago
|
show 12 more comments
1
This is either very subjective, or not a widespread problem. I've had trouble with noise in hotels on occasion, but only once was the air conditioning involved.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
I've been in hotels where you could only control the amount of cold air incoming, it was absolutely inaudible. And yeah, I have been to cheap motels with air condiitoning units making a veritable racket.
– chx
3 hours ago
Is it more of a problem for you in hotels than elsewhere? Cost is probably a factor but air conditioning is noisy, there is no easy way to solve that.
– Relaxed
3 hours ago
@Relaxed apartments usually have the A/C unit outdoors and are thus quiet. Heating is likewise silent, most of the time.
– JonathanReez♦
3 hours ago
1
@JJJ here's an example of what it looks like. Or another example
– JonathanReez♦
2 hours ago
1
1
This is either very subjective, or not a widespread problem. I've had trouble with noise in hotels on occasion, but only once was the air conditioning involved.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
This is either very subjective, or not a widespread problem. I've had trouble with noise in hotels on occasion, but only once was the air conditioning involved.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
I've been in hotels where you could only control the amount of cold air incoming, it was absolutely inaudible. And yeah, I have been to cheap motels with air condiitoning units making a veritable racket.
– chx
3 hours ago
I've been in hotels where you could only control the amount of cold air incoming, it was absolutely inaudible. And yeah, I have been to cheap motels with air condiitoning units making a veritable racket.
– chx
3 hours ago
Is it more of a problem for you in hotels than elsewhere? Cost is probably a factor but air conditioning is noisy, there is no easy way to solve that.
– Relaxed
3 hours ago
Is it more of a problem for you in hotels than elsewhere? Cost is probably a factor but air conditioning is noisy, there is no easy way to solve that.
– Relaxed
3 hours ago
@Relaxed apartments usually have the A/C unit outdoors and are thus quiet. Heating is likewise silent, most of the time.
– JonathanReez♦
3 hours ago
@Relaxed apartments usually have the A/C unit outdoors and are thus quiet. Heating is likewise silent, most of the time.
– JonathanReez♦
3 hours ago
1
1
@JJJ here's an example of what it looks like. Or another example
– JonathanReez♦
2 hours ago
@JJJ here's an example of what it looks like. Or another example
– JonathanReez♦
2 hours ago
|
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The "mini-split" units which are more common in Europe, where the compressor is outside the unit, are much more expensive up front than the cheap window units or floor units found in typical midrange or budget American properties. They also cost more to install.
- Window unit: $150
- Wall unit: $450
- Mini-split: $600 for the dead cheapest, plus likely drywall work.
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
1
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
1
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
add a comment |
Well this is an air conditioning issue : cheap hotels use mono block air conditionning units, as it's cheap !
You can use also the double block air conditionning (or mini split) .. (which is slightly expensive comparing to the mono block but in this case you need to drill a big hole in the wall)
The 5 start resorts use the central air conditioning : big giant unit outside the building that provides cooling for the whole building (more expensive and requires high budget and maintenance)
bottom line : mono block just cheap.
(ref : https://www.sylvane.com/types-of-room-air-conditioners.html)
answered 2 hours ago
M. GaraM. Gara
1863
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One more reason that wasn't yet mentioned:
if you mount a monoblock A/C outside, it will disappear quickly - they are relatively cheap, but still worth stealing.
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
1
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It depends on the position of the unit. High class hotels give special attention the the house while middle class hotels might not have sound proofing it take the sound into account.
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
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The "mini-split" units which are more common in Europe, where the compressor is outside the unit, are much more expensive up front than the cheap window units or floor units found in typical midrange or budget American properties. They also cost more to install.
- Window unit: $150
- Wall unit: $450
- Mini-split: $600 for the dead cheapest, plus likely drywall work.
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
1
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
1
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
add a comment |
The "mini-split" units which are more common in Europe, where the compressor is outside the unit, are much more expensive up front than the cheap window units or floor units found in typical midrange or budget American properties. They also cost more to install.
- Window unit: $150
- Wall unit: $450
- Mini-split: $600 for the dead cheapest, plus likely drywall work.
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
1
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
1
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
add a comment |
The "mini-split" units which are more common in Europe, where the compressor is outside the unit, are much more expensive up front than the cheap window units or floor units found in typical midrange or budget American properties. They also cost more to install.
- Window unit: $150
- Wall unit: $450
- Mini-split: $600 for the dead cheapest, plus likely drywall work.
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
The "mini-split" units which are more common in Europe, where the compressor is outside the unit, are much more expensive up front than the cheap window units or floor units found in typical midrange or budget American properties. They also cost more to install.
- Window unit: $150
- Wall unit: $450
- Mini-split: $600 for the dead cheapest, plus likely drywall work.
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
answered 2 hours ago
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.6k22253
12.6k22253
1
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
1
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
add a comment |
1
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
1
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
1
1
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
Your numbers are off. The typical American unit is called a PTAC, packaged terminal air conditioner, and a 9,000 BTUh unit is around $750 from a quick search. A similar 9,000 BTUh heat-pump mini-split is about the same price.
– user71659
1 hour ago
1
1
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
6000 BTU window unit (enough for a budget hotel room) is $176 at Home Depot, retail.
– Andrew Lazarus
37 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
Chains don't allow the cheapest window unit you can find, by standard. Never saw one. They're always PTACs. Not to mention that that's an air conditioner only and they're always heat pumps in hotels. There isn't a single region in the US that doesn't need heat.
– user71659
15 mins ago
add a comment |
Well this is an air conditioning issue : cheap hotels use mono block air conditionning units, as it's cheap !
You can use also the double block air conditionning (or mini split) .. (which is slightly expensive comparing to the mono block but in this case you need to drill a big hole in the wall)
The 5 start resorts use the central air conditioning : big giant unit outside the building that provides cooling for the whole building (more expensive and requires high budget and maintenance)
bottom line : mono block just cheap.
(ref : https://www.sylvane.com/types-of-room-air-conditioners.html)
answered 2 hours ago
M. GaraM. Gara
1863
add a comment |
Well this is an air conditioning issue : cheap hotels use mono block air conditionning units, as it's cheap !
You can use also the double block air conditionning (or mini split) .. (which is slightly expensive comparing to the mono block but in this case you need to drill a big hole in the wall)
The 5 start resorts use the central air conditioning : big giant unit outside the building that provides cooling for the whole building (more expensive and requires high budget and maintenance)
bottom line : mono block just cheap.
(ref : https://www.sylvane.com/types-of-room-air-conditioners.html)
answered 2 hours ago
M. GaraM. Gara
1863
add a comment |
Well this is an air conditioning issue : cheap hotels use mono block air conditionning units, as it's cheap !
You can use also the double block air conditionning (or mini split) .. (which is slightly expensive comparing to the mono block but in this case you need to drill a big hole in the wall)
The 5 start resorts use the central air conditioning : big giant unit outside the building that provides cooling for the whole building (more expensive and requires high budget and maintenance)
bottom line : mono block just cheap.
(ref : https://www.sylvane.com/types-of-room-air-conditioners.html)
answered 2 hours ago
M. GaraM. Gara
1863
Well this is an air conditioning issue : cheap hotels use mono block air conditionning units, as it's cheap !
You can use also the double block air conditionning (or mini split) .. (which is slightly expensive comparing to the mono block but in this case you need to drill a big hole in the wall)
The 5 start resorts use the central air conditioning : big giant unit outside the building that provides cooling for the whole building (more expensive and requires high budget and maintenance)
bottom line : mono block just cheap.
(ref : https://www.sylvane.com/types-of-room-air-conditioners.html)
answered 2 hours ago
M. GaraM. Gara
1863
edited 2 hours ago
answered 2 hours ago
M. GaraM. Gara
1863
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M. GaraM. Gara
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One more reason that wasn't yet mentioned:
if you mount a monoblock A/C outside, it will disappear quickly - they are relatively cheap, but still worth stealing.
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
1
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
add a comment |
One more reason that wasn't yet mentioned:
if you mount a monoblock A/C outside, it will disappear quickly - they are relatively cheap, but still worth stealing.
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
1
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
add a comment |
One more reason that wasn't yet mentioned:
if you mount a monoblock A/C outside, it will disappear quickly - they are relatively cheap, but still worth stealing.
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
One more reason that wasn't yet mentioned:
if you mount a monoblock A/C outside, it will disappear quickly - they are relatively cheap, but still worth stealing.
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
answered 1 hour ago
AganjuAganju
18.7k54073
18.7k54073
1
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
1
1
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
Re. quickly: You can just swap out a window/wall unit in a half hour. With a broken split system, the room could be offline for days.
– Mazura
1 hour ago
add a comment |
It depends on the position of the unit. High class hotels give special attention the the house while middle class hotels might not have sound proofing it take the sound into account.
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,517430
add a comment |
It depends on the position of the unit. High class hotels give special attention the the house while middle class hotels might not have sound proofing it take the sound into account.
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,517430
add a comment |
It depends on the position of the unit. High class hotels give special attention the the house while middle class hotels might not have sound proofing it take the sound into account.
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,517430
It depends on the position of the unit. High class hotels give special attention the the house while middle class hotels might not have sound proofing it take the sound into account.
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,517430
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
1,517430
answered 3 hours ago
D ManokhinD Manokhin
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answered 3 hours ago
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This is either very subjective, or not a widespread problem. I've had trouble with noise in hotels on occasion, but only once was the air conditioning involved.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
I've been in hotels where you could only control the amount of cold air incoming, it was absolutely inaudible. And yeah, I have been to cheap motels with air condiitoning units making a veritable racket.
– chx
3 hours ago
Is it more of a problem for you in hotels than elsewhere? Cost is probably a factor but air conditioning is noisy, there is no easy way to solve that.
– Relaxed
3 hours ago
@Relaxed apartments usually have the A/C unit outdoors and are thus quiet. Heating is likewise silent, most of the time.
– JonathanReez♦
3 hours ago
1
@JJJ here's an example of what it looks like. Or another example
– JonathanReez♦
2 hours ago