Your openings match up but double check the cabinet surroundings. Over time equipment coils have gotten larger for better efficiency and cabinet dimensions have changed.
| Match | Bard 18WH6 | Bard W24AA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Air | 19.875" x 7.875" | 19.88" x 7.88" | +0.005" x +0.005" |
| Return Air | 19.875" x 11.875" | 19.88" x 11.88" | +0.005" x +0.005" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 20.5" | 20.56" | +0.06" |
| Mismatch | Bard 18WH6 | Bard W24AA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 32.375" | 33.3" | +0.925" |
| Unit height | 69.375" | 74.563" | +5.188" |
| Unit depth | 14.625" | 17.125" | +2.5" |
| Unit weight | 305 lbs | 335 lbs | +30 lbs |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 1.625" | 2.183" | +0.558" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 27.5" | 32.06" | +4.56" |