If you bought an old house anywhere in Minnesota, you may be surprised to learn that the place has no heating, ventilation, and airconditioning (HVAC) system– or at least it used to. This will prompt you to invest in a new HVAC system for the place, but before you do, you’ll have to consider how it’ll be set up. Scott Gibson of Old House Web says this may be true of houses that used to have a hot-water based heating system.
Minnesota has tough winters, to the point that the bitter cold can affect a house’s structure in more ways than one. If your newly-bought old house needs a new HVAC system or its current one is in need of repair, you can call on a Maple Grove, MN heating & air conditioning company such as Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Inc. to set things right.
Ductwork
A house lacking proper ductwork can mean terrible discomfort for the occupants in times of inclement weather. In this regard, you will need to have a new ductwork system in place, but how to secure it without sacrificing any classical design cues is the big question. Your HVAC contractor can educate you on some potential workarounds.
Power in Small Packages
One idea to consider is to have your contractor set up a high-power HVAC system. This framework involves setting up the main load generator to forcefeed the heating-cooling load into a distribution trunk. The trunk itself is connected into smaller ductwork that can fit within walls and out discreetly-placed vents; pre-installed baffles will reduce the noise.
Mini-split
You can also opt for mini-split duct HVAC units. A main condenser is located in a secure fairing outside the house, and will have coolant pipes linked to air handlers at select rooms. If aesthetics are a concern, you can find ways to camouflage the condenser unit but still have ample airflow.
Support Packages
An HVAC contractor like one from Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Inc. will throw in other support options to maximize the system’s performance. These include testing for indoor air quality and Maple Grove, MN furnace repair.
An old house that is well-maintained and packs the right amount of cooling and heating loads can be a wonderful place to bask in comfort while relishing its history. Having the right HVAC contractor at your side will go a long way to ensuring this.
(Source: No air ducts? How to add air conditioning to your old house, Old House Web)