Don’t forget about your HVAC when remodeling

Whether you are putting an addition on your house or finishing a basement, most remodeling projects will affect your home’s furnace, and your heating system has been designed for the size and shape of your house before renovations, so you may need to perform several tasks on the system during your remodeling project.

There are many major things you need to consider to make sure your new space is well heated and comfortable.

When you add square footage to your room or change the layout of a particular space, you could be inadvertently straining your existing furnace, resulting in drastic wear and tear, and lowering efficiency levels. Replacing your windows can even influence your heating and air conditioning system. Choosing to hire a HVAC business to conduct a load calculation will help you determine how your existing system stacks up against the newly remodeled section and if it will need replaced. If your house is 10 years old or more, you should consider the energy savings of a newer system, because newer systems are more energy efficient and Energy Star rated and will save you money. Sometimes, government rebates will be available depending on what product you are purchasing and if it meets the rebate requirements. Renovations can be messy and adding a whole house air purification system can get your house back to having cleaner air much sooner. Whole house air purification systems operate in conjunction with your heating and air conditioning system and filter out nearly all air borne allergens. With these many things in mind, you can take advantage of an ideal time to replace your furnace, and start checking your system to make sure it can handle the expanded living area, which is something you should do before starting a house renovation.

 

 

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