Bard W18LF
Bard WA242
Unit depthUnit depthSupply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air19.88"7.88"19.88"11.88"19.88"7.88"19.88"11.88"33.3"33.3"74.56"70.563"17.13"17.125"2.18"2.183"20.56"20.56"32.06"28.06"Supply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air
OPENING MATCH

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 W18LF Bard WA242 Difference
Unit width33.3"33.3"0"
Unit depth17.13"17.125"-0.005"
Supply Air19.88" x 7.88"19.88" x 7.88"0"
Return Air19.88" x 11.88"19.88" x 11.88"0"
Distance from the top to Supply2.18"2.183"+0.003"
Distance between Supply and Return20.56"20.56"0"
Mismatch Bard W18LF Bard WA242 Difference
Unit height74.56"70.563"-3.997"
Unit weight329 lbs300 lbs-29 lbs
Distance from Return to bottom32.06"28.06"-4"