Attic Heat Pump Air Conditioning

Mini split ductless air conditioner.

Attic heat pump air conditioning.

This photograph provided by mitsubishi shows a ducted minisplit installed in an attic. It s a standalone unit that s about two feet tall and 18 inches wide and has wheels for mobility. I want to put in new heat pumps in the attic. You may be able to use your existing furnace as the air handler for a new heat pump.

So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all. I don t understand can you please help explain this to me. There s more to a heating and air conditioning system including an air handler or forced air furnace thermostat and ductwork. An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.

Despite freezing air the temperatures below ground remain constant around 55 degrees. This is more than enough heat to warm your home as desired. Attic hvac systems save space. The heat pump goes outside replacing your ac condenser if you have central air whereas the part that goes in the attic is referred to as the air handler.

I have a 15 year old heart pump system actually 1 on each side of the house with vents in the slab. A portable air conditioner is the easiest solution for cooling your attic. Your attic is the most susceptible room in the house for this. Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.

I thought it was all one unit. But as has long been attested by many homeowners the most recognizable challenges that hinder the full maximization of this space is air conditioning. Well mainly it s a way to save space. Geothermal heat pump systems are another alternative in areas with freezing winters.

Portable air conditioners do need to be vented to pump the hot air outside. Whilst before an attic is mostly used as a convenient storage area it has now taken new significance in the light of importance placed on having an. The hvac contractor is saying i need to put condensers on the outside with the pump in the attic. Another way your ducts lose energy reducing your hvac system s effectiveness and costing you extra money is when hot or cold energy from outside air literally forces its way through your ducts changing the temperature of your air.

In areas with mild winters air source heat pump systems are a perfect option to provide the heating you need. The condenser in your air conditioner works hard to get rid of heat and pressurize refrigerant for the return trip through your house. Since the heat pump and air handler or gas furnace dual fuel systems must be compatible it might be necessary to replace the entire system to maximize the system s energy efficiency and indoor climate control.