PTAC stands for “Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner.” PTACs are single, commercial grade, self-contained units installed through a wall in hotels, condos, houses and commercial buildings.

A PTAC’s compressor system both cools and heats. To cool, the unit compressor pumps refrigerant to cool the coils which attracts heat and humidity and then is exhausted to the outside. To heat, this functionality is reversed. The refrigerant is used to heat the coils, and when air passes over it the unit pushes the heated air into the room.

PTACs are larger than a typical through-the-wall air conditioner, the standard size is 42″ wide and you have to have a large hole cut into your wall. PTAC units are beneficial because they can efficiently cool and heat a room from a single unit and are durable as well. 

PTACs have to be installed into an external sleeve with an exterior grille that are both sold separately. PTAC units are generally more expensive than window air conditioners, but if you are planning to both cool and heat a room, then you could save up to 20% a year on electricity.

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Sunshine Ventilation expert team provides exceptional PTAC units services to condo and house owners, hotel managers, business owners, and building managers in Toronto and GTA area. We specialize in PTAC repair, maintenance and complete installation.

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