anyone install central air in old home
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Installing central air in a 3-storey home with radiators
Comments (14)Have you considered mini-splits? You can install several types of heat exchangers on the inside: 1)most common is high wall. They are least expensive and most efficient 2)ceiling units 3)floor or wall mount 4)find space for very small air handlers with minimal duct runs. Is this a roomy home? You could install something pretty conventional in the top and bottom floors with something else in the middle. I spent some time in Philly. I used to think it was awfully hot and humid there on the coastal plain....See MoreDecision about which central air to install
Comments (5)My opinion is that a quality basic system by a good manufacturer and experienced installer, with a nice 5 inch filter box is money better spent than a variable speed blower on the furnace. Unless your area has high humidity, and it is high even when it's not all that hot out. A 2-stage AC unit will tend to have overall longer run times as it will run on part load initially. This longer run time does offer the filter a longer time to filter the air circulating in your home. A 2 stage unit may be a good choice in areas with high humidity, especially if it is high when the temperature is not all that hot. It helps avoid that cold clamminess that can result from not pulling out the humidity. But overall, I would go with the most qualified installer, all things being equal....See Moregeothermal convert from 25 yr old oil/central air
Comments (5)Wait and see how the current system keeps up. Assuming that the heat and cooling are operating nominally, you can know what size system will be needed to replace it. You'll have to pay attention to cycle times and humidity levels to really know if the current system is sized properly. Better to make the observations with the old system than find out that the new system is sized wrong....See MoreRemove converted boiler to install central air?
Comments (5)That is quite a contraption you have there. It does look like a old boiler which has been converted to natural gas. I don't understand how the air flow works. Is the fist picture an independent blower and return? Is the return air being fed from the basement? If you are serious about this house, then I suggest you hire an HVAC contractor to come to do an inspection and assess what you have and what it will take to install a modern heating and cooling plant. This set up has to be very inefficient. I would not spend any money trying to modify it for AC. You should also bring in an asbestos abatement company and get a quote of how much it will cost to remove the exposed duct work. The good news is you have natural gas. If you are going to install AC you have to verify if the electrical service can support it. The bad news is it is going to cost money, but perhaps you can negotiate a better deal with the seller. The whole set up with the asbestos looks dangerous to me. I would not feel comfortable using this set up. It needs to be addressed before the heating season starts....See Moremetaphysician
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