There was a time when owners of older or historic homes that lacked conventional HVAC duct were extremely limited in heating and cooling options.
They either managed with a collection of electric boilers and window air conditionings or tackled substantial remodeling projects. The replacement of HVAC duct required cutting down walls and ceilings. In numerous older homes, the walls don’t deliver adequate width to accommodate bulky HVAC duct. In recent years, a new innovation has provided a much easier and more satisfying solution. High-velocity Heating plus Air Conditioning was designed particularally to retrofit into older homes. This type of system utilizes mini-ducts. The HVAC duct is only two-inches in diameter. It’s adjustable enough to snake through existing walls and around plumbing pipes, outlets and studs. The ducts link to circular-shaped vents that allow freedom in location and are available in a wide variety of styles. A compact component is installed in the attic or a closet and works by sending heated or cooled air at a easily high rate of speed into the numerous rooms. It creates a slight suction and through a principle called aspiration can abruptly raise or lower the temperature. When this type of system was introduced, it was quite noisy. However, most modern high-velocity models insulate the ducts to not only prevent energy losses but also reduce sound levels. Shorter run times further helps to minimize operational costs. High velocity systems implement without creating a big mess, deliver whole-house comfort and are helpful at reducing excess humidity in the summer. The higher-end chances include wireless linkivity, allowing adjustments to temperature control through an app on the smartphone.