Remodeling? Make Sure to Consider Your HVAC Needs

Remodeling is a big investment of time and resources, and an excellent time to re-evaluate your home comfort needs with a professional HVAC assessment. With a pro at your side, you can easily make the most of your Denver home remodel by considering:

HVAC System Replacement During Remodeling: Does It Make Sense?

Would it be cost-effective to replace your heating and/or cooling system at this time? As far as your future home comfort goes, a new system may be needed to properly air condition/heat your new home layout. Especially if you’re adding more space, you may need to install a larger capacity HVAC system. Even if you’re not adding rooms, your home is likely to have gotten more airtight over the years—particularly after your home improvements are completed. That means that sometimes a smaller system is needed to keep your remodeled home comfortable and efficient.

Considering sizing:

If you run a home comfort system that’s improperly sized, with either too much or too little capacity, you can end up wasting energy and sacrificing comfort, too. Contact your local HVAC expert, who can prepare a detailed load calculation based on your home layout, construction details and family needs. That’s the best way to ensure you get a right-sized HVAC system. Your HVAC contractor can explain your new system options and any trade-offs to help you get the best new system for your needs.

Considering efficiency

Even if your current HVAC system is just a decade old, energy-efficiency standards and product design have come a long way.
Here are some things to consider:

• A new, super-efficient, Energy Star-labeled heating and air conditioning system will start paying for itself right away–with much lower monthly energy costs.
• New A/C systems also use new, more earth-friendly refrigerants.
• A new system will relieve you of the headaches of an older system that’s beginning to decrease in performance and need frequent repairs.
• Your area may have periodic money-saving incentives from the utility company, Denver state or federal government to help defray your upfront costs. Your HVAC contractor will have the latest details.

Ensure Proper Airflow through Your New Home Layout

Your ductwork should also be inspected during the home remodel process. You may need to retrofit the system to deal with additional rooms, with more supply and return grilles/registers. Duct sealing will save energy if you’re not installing an entirely new duct system. The biggest source of heat loss in a home is typically through duct leakage—that makes for a cost-effective fix.

Get the Remodeling Dust Out

Even if your current HVAC system is still adequate for your needs, make sure to get a tune-up after the remodel. Your technician will perform the typical preventive maintenance tasks that should be done annually. That includes what you’ll really need post-remodel: furnace cleaning, lubrication and service because of all the dust and dirt that it has been exposed to. Dirt inside the A/C, furnace and duct system can really age your HVAC equipment before its time and ruin performance.

Interested in learning more? Contact your local HVAC professionals at Indoor Air Quality , Inc.

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