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 24WH1 | Bard WH181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Air | 20" x 8" | 19.875" x 7.875" | -0.125" x -0.125" |
| Return Air | 20" x 12" | 19.875" x 11.875" | -0.125" x -0.125" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 20.5" | 20.75" | +0.25" |
| Mismatch | Bard 24WH1 | Bard WH181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 32.25" | 32.875" | +0.625" |
| Unit height | 67.5" | 70.5" | +3" |
| Unit depth | 13.5" | 16.875" | +3.375" |
| Unit weight | 325 lbs | 300 lbs | -25 lbs |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 1.25" | 2" | +0.75" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 25.75" | 28" | +2.25" |