The Australian summer can be super hot. If you live in Australia, you will want to make sure you can stay cool during the intense heat. I came to realise how important HVAC systems are when I moved into an apartment which didn't have HVAC. It was OK in the winter, but by the summer, it was terrible. I called in an HVAC contractor and asked them to install a new system. It was amazing what a difference it made. The contractor also gave me some advice about how to maintain the system. I hope this blog is useful to you.
If you live in an older home that needs a new air conditioning system, you may be faced with problems. You know that a ducted air conditioning system would be the best solution, but you're going to find it difficult to fit this conventionally for one reason or another. Will you need to settle for individual, wall-mounted units in each room or is there another option to consider in this case?
Challenges of an Older Building
While most modern buildings are purpose-made to consider A/C and other types of installation, older structures can present a definite challenge. For example, some places may have exposed beams or other architectural features as part of a high ceiling. Others may include dangerous materials like asbestos, which were once in widespread use. If the asbestos was used to create the ceiling, a previous owner might have sealed it in place from a safety point of view, and you may not want to disturb it by installing any ducts up there.
All is not lost in this situation, however. You may not be aware, but you could install an underfloor ducted air conditioning system that may be even more efficient in many respects.
Looking Below
Many older buildings have an elevated floor with a crawl space beneath, and in this situation, underfloor systems are ideal. They are typically made from solid materials that can stand up well to the elements and do not require additional sealing. An experienced team can install them easily and add vents around the baseboard area to efficiently distribute the air. These vents can even be colour matched to blend in with your general design as well.
Many Benefits
Remember, warm air tends to rise, so if you are pumping it in at the bottom instead of the top, this can make for a very efficient flow of air. Ducted systems will also look good in any environment, and you won't need to worry about wall-mounted systems that can certainly take up some space.
Bringing in the Experts
So, don't worry about your aged building and its ability to take a conventional ducted system. Talk with experienced contractors about your particular position, and they will help you to plan for an underfloor system instead. They will create a heating and cooling load map of your property, and once that is complete, will know exactly how to install your system for maximum efficiency.
Contact a service that installs ducted air conditioning for more information.
Share10 February 2022
