Should You Upgrade Your HVAC System for a Home Addition? 

Whether you’re adding a second family room, a guest space or expanding the kitchen, having additional square footage in your house is sure to be handy. Just don’t forget to think about the heating and cooling needs of the new room. One of those factors should cover whether you should upgrade your HVAC system for a home addition in Fort Lauderdale. Our instructions will help you as you get started with the process. 

Option 1: No Upgrade Required 

If the home addition involves growing an area rather than building entirely new rooms, you may not need to improve the HVAC system at all. This is most likely the instance if your heating and cooling units were too big originally. Schedule a load calculation from an Expert technician, for example one from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning by calling 954-736-4314. This will figure out if your present HVAC equipment can take on the upgrades you’ve made to your home. 

Option 2: Install a New HVAC System 

Another idea for bringing heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to extend the ductwork from your present forced-air equipment. If you have radiators or baseboard heating, you can extend hot water piping to the new space. 

You should know that, adding ductwork or water piping, you could also have to add HVAC equipment to take care of the increased load. The ensuing increase in electricity usage could even require a new electrical panel. If your heating and cooling system needs to be replaced soon, this might be a good option. 

Option 3: Get a Ductless Mini-Split 

Rather than upgrading your existing equipment to manage the additional space, you can put in a stand-alone one.  Ductless mini-splits are perfect for this. They use two parts. There’s a condensing component that is installed on cement outdoors, akin to an air conditioner. Then there’s the small indoor blower that is installed to the ceiling or wall. 

Like a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems offer both heating and cooling for year-round comfort from a sole system. 

Since there’s a wall- or ceiling-mounted air handler, ductwork isn’t necessary. You can even add up to four indoor units with one outdoor unit for zoned heating and cooling in differing spaces in your house. A ductless mini-split could be the best HVAC system for your home addition if: 

• Your current system can’t handle the extra room, and you’re not ready to replace it all right away. 
• The old and new additions have different heating and cooling needs. 
• You are looking to add air conditioning to your residence without getting or extending the ductwork. 

If you need help deciding which HVAC option is ideal, let Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning give our recommendations. We have a wealth of experience helping homeowners adjust their indoor comfort, with a passion for efficiency and eco-friendly HVAC solutions. 

We’ll get started by doing a load calculation to figure out your needs. Then, we can offer cost breakdowns for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. installing a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll offer you all the solutions so you can make a wise decision. To get started, reach at 954-736-4314 to schedule an appointment right away!