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 WA181 | Bard W24L2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 70.5" | 70.563" | +0.063" |
| Unit depth | 16.875" | 17.125" | +0.25" |
| 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 from the top to Supply | 2" | 2.183" | +0.183" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 20.75" | 20.56" | -0.19" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 28" | 28.06" | +0.06" |
| Mismatch | Bard WA181 | Bard W24L2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 32.875" | 33.3" | +0.425" |
| Unit weight | 300 lbs | 325 lbs | +25 lbs |