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

Whether you’re putting on a second family room, a guest area or growing the kitchen, having additional square footage in your home is sure to be handy. Just don’t forget to think over the heating and cooling requirements of the new room. One of those factors should incorporate 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 Necessary 

If the home addition includes growing an area rather than adding completely new rooms, you may not need to upgrade the HVAC system at all. This is most likely the situation if your heating and cooling system was too large originally. Get a load calculation from a pro technician, for example one from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning by calling 954-736-4314. This will decide if your existing HVAC equipment can manage the upgrades you’ve made to your residence. 

Option 2: Install a New HVAC System 

Another option for delivering heat and air conditioning into your home addition is to extend the ductwork from your existing forced-air unit. If you use radiators or baseboard heating, you can extend hot water piping to the new area. 

You should know that, in addition to ductwork or water piping, you could also have to add HVAC equipment to manage the higher load. The following increase in electricity usage could even call for a new electrical panel. If your heating and cooling system requires a replacement soon, this may be perfectly acceptable. 

Option 3: Add a Ductless Mini-Split 

Rather than upgrading your existing equipment to manage the additional square footage, you can add an independent one.  Ductless mini-splits are perfect for this. They consist of two parts. There’s a condensing unit that sits on cement near your home, akin to an air conditioner. Then there’s the small indoor blower that mounts to the ceiling or wall. 

Like a central heat pump, mini-split HVAC systems offer both heating and cooling for constant comfort from one piece of equipment. 

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

• Your current system can’t absorb the additional square footage, and you’re not ready to replace every part today. 
• The old and expanded spaces have different heating and cooling needs. 
• You are looking to add air conditioning to your house without getting or adding on to the ductwork. 

If you need help determining which HVAC option is best, let Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning offer our suggestions. We have years of experience helping homeowners adjust their indoor comfort, with a dedication to efficiency and eco-friendly HVAC solutions. 

Let us start by completing a load calculation to determine your needs. Then, we can give cost breakdowns for ductwork installation and system upgrades vs. putting in a ductless mini-split HVAC system. We’ll offer you all the solutions so you can make an informed decision. To get started, call at 954-736-4314 to schedule an appointment right away!