Whether you’re building a second family room, a guest area or enlarging the kitchen, having more square footage in your residence is sure to be convenient. Just keep in mind you need to think over the heating and cooling requirements of the new room. One of those considerations should cover whether you should upgrade your HVAC system for a home addition in Canada. Our instructions will help you as you begin the process.
Option 1: No Upgrade Necessary
If the home addition involves growing a room instead of putting on entirely new rooms, you may not need to upgrade the HVAC system at all. This is usually the instance if your heating and cooling units were too large when they were installed. Book a load calculation from an Expert technician, such as one from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning by calling 866-397-3787. This will determine if your current HVAC setup can handle the changes you’ve made to your house.
Option 2: Upgrade Your HVAC System
Another option for getting heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to extend the ductwork from your current forced-air equipment. If you have radiators or baseboard heating, you can extend hot water piping to the new area.
You should know that, along with ductwork or water piping, you could also have to add HVAC equipment to manage the higher load. The ensuing increase in electricity consumption may even require a new electrical panel. If your heating and cooling system is due for a replacement soon, this could be a good option.
Option 3: Install a Ductless Mini-Split
Instead of upgrading your existing unit to manage the extra square footage, you can get a separate one. Ductless mini-splits are perfect for this. They use two parts. There’s a condensing unit that sits on the ground outside, much like an air conditioner. Then there’s the small indoor blower that mounts to the ceiling or wall.
Like a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems deliver both heating and cooling for continual comfort from a sole piece of equipment.
Since it has a wall- or ceiling-mounted air handler, no ductwork is required. You can even add up to four indoor units with one outdoor unit for zoned heating and cooling in different spaces in your home. A ductless mini-split could be the right HVAC option for your home addition if:
- Your present system can’t take on the additional space, and you’re not ready to replace it all right away.
- The old and additional spaces have differing heating and cooling needs.
- You want to add air conditioning to your home without getting or adding on to the ductwork.
If you need help deciding which HVAC option is right for you, let Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning provide our recommendations. We have years of experience helping homeowners fine-tune their indoor comfort, with a commitment to efficiency and eco-friendly HVAC options.
We’ll get started by doing a load calculation to determine your needs. Then, we can give cost listings for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. putting in a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll give you all the solutions so you can make a smart decision. To get started, reach at 866-397-3787 to schedule an appointment now!