So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.
Advice for hvac installers in summer attics.
One way to cool the house and save on your utility bill is to install an attic fan which pushes hot air out of the attic and draws cooler air in through soffit vents.
An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer 50 degrees higher than it should be.
During the height of summer attics in most regions of the country can reach temperatures up to 150 degrees fahrenheit and that heat radiates into the rest of the house.
In hot summer months proper attic insulation will keep your cold air in and will keep warm air out.
An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.
And i m talking as much or more than 10 degrees.
And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature.
Well mainly it s a way to save space.
Attic hvac systems save space.
Having it installed in the attic ensures that it is 100 percent protected from flooding caused by plumbing leaks and overflows.
In summer months the ac airflow temperatures will be considerably lower cooler for systems located in a basement or crawlspace when compared with hvac systems located in vented attics.
If your energy bills are higher than they used to be or higher than average most likely the issue is in.
Some people argue that the heat in your attic will warm the air your system has cooled before it even has a chance to move through the ducts in your attic and.
Leaks and overflows on a given floor will seep through the floors to affect everything below it including your hvac system.
Attic hvac systems also require shorter ducts.
If your attic tends to get hot it can make your air conditioner less efficient.
An overheated attic can bake asphalt shingles on the roof and cause them to deteriorate.
Quality attic insulation will help your hvac system run at its peak efficiency cutting the energy costs by as much as half in some homes.