Whether you’re putting on a second family room, a guest suite or growing the kitchen, having more square footage in your home is sure to be convenient. Just keep in mind you need to think about the heating and cooling requirements of the new space. One of those considerations should involve whether you should upgrade your HVAC system for a home addition in Mobile. Our instructions will help you as you get started with the process.
Option 1: No Upgrade Required
If the home addition includes expanding 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 large to begin with. Request a load calculation from an Expert technician, such as one from Climate Control Service Experts by calling 251-202-7503. This will decide if your current HVAC setup can manage the changes you’ve made to your home.
Option 2: Upgrade Your HVAC System
Another idea for bringing heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to extend the ductwork from your existing forced-air equipment. If you rely on radiators or baseboard heating, you can extend hot water piping to the new room.
Be aware that, adding ductwork or water piping, you could also have to add HVAC equipment to take care of the increased load. The subsequent increase in electricity consumption could even need an electrical panel upgrade. If your heating and cooling system requires a replacement soon, this could be a good option.
Option 3: Install a Ductless Mini-Split
In place of upgrading your existing unit to handle the extra square footage, you can get an independent one. Ductless mini-splits are great for this. They have two parts. There’s a condensing unit that is installed on the ground near your home, much like an air conditioner. Then there’s the compact indoor blower that mounts on the ceiling or wall.
Akin to a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems provide both heating and cooling for year-round comfort from a single setup.
Since it has a wall- or ceiling-mounted air handler, ductwork isn’t necessary. You can even link up to four indoor units with one outdoor unit for zoned heating and cooling in distinct parts of your house. A ductless mini-split could be the ideal HVAC system for your home addition if:
- Your present system can’t take on the additional area, and you’re not prepared to replace it all right now.
- The old and expanded spaces have varying heating and cooling needs.
- You want to add air conditioning to your house without putting in or lengthening the ductwork.
If you need help figuring out which HVAC option is ideal, let Climate Control Service Experts give our suggestions. We have a lot of experience helping homeowners adjust their indoor comfort, with a commitment to efficiency and eco-friendly HVAC options.
We’ll get started by performing a load calculation to figure out your needs. Then, we can offer cost listings for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. installing a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll offer you all the solutions so you can make a smart decision. To get started, call at 251-202-7503 to schedule an appointment right away!