Whether you’re putting on a second family room, a guest suite or growing the kitchen, having more square footage in your house is sure to be convenient. Just remember to consider the heating and cooling necessities of the new room. One of those factors should include whether you should upgrade your HVAC system for a home addition in Waldorf. Our instructions will help you as you begin the process.
Option 1: No Upgrade Required
If the home addition involves growing an area as opposed to putting on completely new rooms, you may not need to enhance the HVAC system at all. This is most likely the instance if your heating and cooling system was too large when they were installed. Get a load calculation from an Expert technician, for example one from A-PLUS Service Experts by calling 301-747-3140. This will decide if your current HVAC equipment can manage the modifications you’ve made to your residence.
Option 2: Install a New HVAC System
Another option for delivering heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to lengthen the ductwork from your present forced-air unit. If you rely on radiators or baseboard heating, you can add hot water piping to the new space.
Please note that, adding ductwork or water piping, you might also have to add HVAC equipment to take care of the bigger load. The ensuing increase in electricity usage might even call for a new electrical panel. If your heating and cooling system requires a replacement soon, this might be a good solution.
Option 3: Get a Ductless Mini-Split
Instead of getting a new system to handle the added square footage, you can put in a freestanding one. Ductless mini-splits are ideal for this. They have two parts. There’s a condensing system that is installed on a slab near your home, much like an air conditioner. Then there’s the compact indoor blower that mounts to the ceiling or wall.
Akin to a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems deliver both heating and cooling for constant comfort from one piece of equipment.
Since there’s a wall- or ceiling-mounted air handler, no ductwork is required. You can even link up to four indoor blowers with one outdoor unit for zoned heating and cooling in differing spaces in your home. A ductless mini-split may be the best HVAC system for your home addition if:
- Your existing system can’t handle the added area, and you’re not prepared to replace everything right away.
- The old and new spaces have varying heating and cooling needs.
- You want to add air conditioning to your residence without getting or extending the ductwork.
If you need help determining which HVAC option is ideal, let A-PLUS Service Experts provide our advice. We have a wealth 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 provide cost breakdowns for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. putting in a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll present you with all the options so you can make a wise decision. To begin, reach at 301-747-3140 to schedule an appointment right away!