HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, so this system includes all the different components of your specific system. Your HVAC system heats and cools your home through a series of components that may include heating and air conditioning components, ductwork, and a thermostat for control. When you change your air conditioning unit, you remove the old one, both inside and outside, and install the new one, it's that simple. However, there is a complete circulatory system (often in the attic) known as ducts. The ducts carry the cooled air from the unit to the different ventilation grilles in the house.
In addition, the installation of ducts will require removing parts of the walls, floor and other areas of the house in order to install them properly. Duct installation costs will also increase the total cost of installing HVAC. This is why most people who don't have ductwork in their homes will opt for a modern ductless air conditioning system. Ducts often experience wear and tear that prevents even air distribution.
Over time, holes and fissures can form and cause cold air to escape into attics, mezzanines, and other unconditioned areas. While heating and cooling specialists can repair ductwork, we recommend replacing the entire system if it suffers excessive damage. Indoors, an air blower circulates cooled or heated air properly, usually through of a duct system. If you want your new air conditioner to reach its full potential, consider replacing the ductwork when installing the system.
Figuring out if you need to replace ductwork before installing a new air conditioner isn't always easy. Your new boiler is likely to have a higher efficiency rating than the previous one (technological advances have made furnaces more energy efficient in general) and includes more functions, but you can use the same ducts without any complications. Installing new ducts every time the air conditioner is replaced is a safe way to ensure optimal operation and quality exceptional indoor air. If your home doesn't have ductwork, you can choose a ductless HVAC system or install ductwork.
Installers of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can perform the same duct tests to determine the degree of leaks in your home's ducts. If you notice a foul odor in the air ducts, contact a heating and cooling specialist to examine them and replace the ducts if necessary. The improvement of the ducts usually corrects the irregular distribution of air and allows beat the heat throughout the summer. Many HVAC technicians recommend installing new ductwork after replacing the air conditioner to ensure optimal efficiency and even air distribution.
Your home's ducts distribute cold air throughout the house every time you use the air conditioning system. Residential ductwork typically has twice the lifespan of traditional air conditioners and must be replaced every 30 years. To teach you how to install air conditioning systems and ductwork, Complete Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing has put together a short guide with everything you need to know about the process.
