Should You Install a New HVAC System for a Home Addition? 

Whether you’re building a second family room, a guest area or enlarging the kitchen, having extra square footage in your home is sure to be convenient. Just remember to think over the heating and cooling requirements of the new room. One of those points should involve whether you should upgrade your HVAC system for a home addition in the U.S.. Our instructions will help you as you get started with the process. 

Option 1: No Upgrade Needed 

If the home addition involves enlarging a room instead of putting on totally new rooms, you may not need to improve the HVAC system at all. This is most likely the case if your heating and cooling equipment was too large to begin with. Get a load calculation from a professional technician, for example one from Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing by calling 866-397-3787. This will decide if your present HVAC setup can handle the changes you’ve made to your residence. 

Option 2: Replace Your HVAC System 

Another idea for delivering heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to lengthen the ductwork from your current forced-air system. If you have radiators or baseboard heating, you can add hot water piping to the new space. 

You should know that, in addition to ductwork or water piping, you could also have to put in HVAC equipment to handle the bigger load. The following increase in electricity consumption could even require an electrical panel upgrade. If your heating and cooling system needs to be replaced soon, this may be a good option. 

Option 3: Install a Ductless Mini-Split 

Instead of installing a new system to cover the extra area, you can add a separate one.  Ductless mini-splits are ideal for this. They consist of two parts. There’s a condensing system that is installed on the ground near your home, much like an air conditioner. Then there’s the small indoor blower that mounts against the ceiling or wall. 

Akin to a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems provide both heating and cooling for continual comfort from a sole piece of equipment. 

Since it links with a wall- or ceiling-mounted air handler, you don’t need ductwork. You can even join up to four indoor blowers with one outdoor unit for zoned heating and cooling in differing areas in your house. A ductless mini-split may be the best HVAC system for your home addition if: 

• Your existing system can’t absorb the additional space, and you’re not ready to replace everything right now. 
• The old and new additions have varying heating and cooling needs. 
• You want to add air conditioning to your home without putting in or lengthening the ductwork. 

If you need help deciding which HVAC option is best, let Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing offer our advice. We have a wealth of experience helping homeowners dial in their indoor comfort, with a commitment to efficiency and eco-friendly HVAC systems. 

We’ll get started by completing a load calculation to determine your needs. Then, we can provide cost comparisons for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. installing a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll offer you all the options so you can make a smart decision. To get started, call at 866-397-3787 to schedule an appointment now!