Whether you’re putting on a second family room, a guest space or expanding the kitchen, having more square footage in your residence is sure to be convenient. Just remember to consider the heating and cooling necessities of the new area. One of those points should include whether you should upgrade your HVAC system for a home addition in Sharonville. Our guide will help you as you begin the process.
Option 1: No Upgrade Necessary
If the home addition includes enlarging a space instead of adding entirely new rooms, you may not need to enhance the HVAC system at all. This is often the situation if your heating and cooling system was too big when they were installed. Request a load calculation from a pro technician, for example one from Knochelmann Service Experts by calling 859-905-0834. This will decide if your existing HVAC setup can take on the upgrades you’ve made to your home.
Option 2: Install a New HVAC System
Another option for bringing heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to extend the ductwork from your existing forced-air unit. If you rely on radiators or baseboard heating, you can add hot water piping to the new space.
Bear in mind that, along with ductwork or water piping, you may also have to install HVAC equipment to take care of the increased load. The resulting increase in electricity consumption might even need an electrical panel upgrade. If your heating and cooling system requires a replacement soon, this could be perfectly acceptable.
Option 3: Add a Ductless Mini-Split
In place of upgrading your existing equipment to handle the added space, you can add a stand-alone one. Ductless mini-splits are great for this. They use two parts. There’s a condensing unit that sits on a slab outside, similar to an air conditioner. Then there’s the sleek indoor blower that is placed on the ceiling or wall.
Like a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems provide both heating and cooling for all-season comfort from one setup.
Since it has a wall- or ceiling-mounted air handler, you don’t need ductwork. You can even add up to four indoor blowers with one outdoor unit for zoned heating and cooling in distinct areas in your residence. A ductless mini-split could be the right HVAC system for your home addition if:
- Your present system can’t absorb the extra room, and you’re not able to replace it all right away.
- The old and additional spaces have varying heating and cooling needs.
- You would like to add air conditioning to your house without installing or adding on to the ductwork.
If you need help deciding which HVAC option is ideal, let Knochelmann Service Experts give our advice. We have a wealth of experience helping homeowners fine-tune their indoor comfort, with a dedication to efficiency and eco-friendly HVAC options.
We’ll get started by doing a load calculation to learn your needs. Then, we can give cost breakdowns for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. getting a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll present you with all the possibilities so you can make an informed decision. To start, reach at 859-905-0834 to schedule an appointment today!