If your home renovations involve creating new spaces that need to be heated and cooled, it’s a good idea to bring your HVAC contractor in early on to help you choose the best HVAC option for your comfort and budget.
Extend the existing system.
If your HVAC system has the capacity to condition the new space, you might be able to run the ductwork to it. Your HVAC professional will run a sizing calculation first. Improving home energy efficiency throughout, including the new space, might make it possible to use your current equipment.
Replace your old equipment.
Even if your existing equipment has enough capacity, if it’s old or has had frequent breakdowns, you would probably be better off replacing it. If you choose one with high energy efficiency and meet the criteria, the lender or local government agencies might give you financial incentives to replace the old, inefficient equipment.Your home will have lower heating and cooling costs, greater comfort and you’ll have a warranty that might be transferable to the next owners should you sell your home.
Install a separate system.
Putting independent A/C systems in a new addition is fairly easy, but it provides no heat. You can use electric heaters, but they’re the least efficient kind of heating available. Ductless mini splits have become the go-to heating and cooling system for home renovations that require conditioning.The mini splits that are heat pumps provide comfortable heat without using a combustible fuel by extracting the heat from the air outdoors. Ductless heat pumps offer many advantages. They’re easy to install, each has its own thermostat, and they’re energy efficient. When you’re not using the space, turn the thermostat off for more energy savings.If your considering making home renovations, contact Air Assurance before you get started We can help you make the best decisions regarding home comfort and your budget in your Broken Arrow home.
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