AC Installation For Home Renovations: Ductless And Compact Ducts To Update Your Home

Adding modern air conditioning to your home may be something that you want to include in a renovation project. The problem is that adding AC to an existing home can present many challenges, like choosing where to install ducts and materials for the new HVAC system. Therefore, you want to consider alternatives like ductless and compact duct air conditioning systems. The following ductless and compact air conditioning guide will help you choose the right solutions for your renovations:

Deciding on the Type or Combination of AC Systems

There are several options to install ductless or compact air conditioning in your home. The AC design options that you may want to consider for these types of air conditioning systems include:

• Adding ductless units to open spaces and additions
• Using compact ducts for central HVAC for all your home
• Mini-split ductless AC to provide cooling for your entire home
• Using a combination of mini-split and compact duct air conditioning

These are the ductless and high-velocity air conditioning options that you may want to add to your home renovation project.

Choosing the Best Location for AC Units

The main equipment that needs to be installed for these AC systems is the condensing unit or heat pump. Therefore, you want to find the best location for your AC unit. Choose locations outside that are protected from direct sunlight and weather but that still get plenty of air circulation to allow them to operate efficiently.

Location of Plenums for the High-Velocity Systems

The high-velocity ducts that you install in your home use pipes to deliver air, which can be installed in existing cavities and voids. The problem is the plenum, which is the largest component of the system that needs to be installed. You will want to have the plenum installed in an attic, crawl space, or utility room in the basement or garage. These are the best locations, but it should also be installed in a central location to maximize the performance of your air conditioning.

Air Handlers and Compact AC Vent Locations

With ductless AC systems, an air handler is a combination unit where the cold air blows out of a large vent. The air handlers of ductless systems need to be installed in locations where they do not blow directly on you. The vents of high-velocity compact duct systems also need to be installed in similar locations to avoid cold air blowing directly on you.

Ductless and compact duct air conditioning systems are ideal for renovations and installing modern HVAC in existing homes. Contact an air conditioning installation service like Bowen Refrigeration when you get ready to start renovations and install an AC system in your home.