Using Split Duct System In Attic

The unconditioned space also houses his hvac system.

Using split duct system in attic.

To solve an air conditioning problem a contractor proposes to put two units in an unconditioned attic. An indoor ducted mini split unit can be installed just about anywhere including the attic. Liebler s proposed solution is to place the head in a closet along with a small air handler and an outlet duct through the floor. A heat pump can either be a package system which has one cabinet mounted against foundation or on rooftop or it can be a split system with two cabinets.

Green id can make necessary ductwork repairs so your system runs more efficiently. In homes older than 20 years duct tape may have been used as a sealer duct tape may be a universal fixer of all things except when it comes to your ductwork. It doesn t take long for duct tape in the attic to become loose and its adhesive deteriorated. A shelf would run horizontally around the mini split and the outlet duct of the air handler he writes.

When your system itself is in the attic however you don t have to worry about this because your ducts won t have to run all across the attic. What is a ductless mini split system. Bury attic ducts deeply in insulation when you can. Go into the attic and follow a duct from the furnace to find the damper inside of the ductwork.

Best of all it s highly efficient because it avoids energy loss delivering air directly where it s needed. It doesn t need ductwork and is small quiet and convenient to use. This is about as good as keeping them inside the conditioned space. In that case the condenser is located outside and the air handler located inside the house attic garage or crawl space.

A ductless mini split is a miniature version of a split central air conditioning system. Your attic is the most susceptible room in the house for this. Since you ll be using less material shorter ducts won t cost you as much as longer ones. Photo courtesy of daikin photo courtesy of daikin short runs.

Ducted single and multi zone systems are designed for shorter duct runs and larger filters which minimize loaded external static pressure. There will be a lower cost for parts.