My home was built in the late 1740’s and lacks conventional air duct.
Many of the walls and ceilings are still constructed of lath and plaster.
Installing a duct system would require a big, lengthy and messy project. The expense and renovation necessary would be super luxurious. Plus, air duct takes up quite a bit of space and requires a lot of ongoing repair, but for quite a few years, our husband and I struggled to manage temperature control. The people I was with and I tried a combination of uncommon types of space gas furnaces in the several rooms. During the summer, all of us got by with window cooling systems and box fans. The home was freezing cold in the Wintertide and warm in the summer. I finally consulted with a local Heating and A/C business and asked for some options. I expected his every suggestion to be too luxurious and invasive. I was unwilling to take out a big loan or tear up our house. The Heating and A/C business told myself and others about ductless technology. A ductless split system consists of an outdoor compressor fastened to numerous indoor air handlers. The installation process requires little more than a several-inch hole in an exterior wall, mounting capabilities and access to electricity. The whole project can be completed in an day and there’s no mess. The air handlers are lightweight, compact and install up high on the wall. The ductless system not only provides both heating and cooling however is effective at dehumidification and air filtration. It utilizes something called inverter technology to supply only the exact amount of heating or cooling necessary for comfort and achieve impressive efficiency levels. I care about that we’re able to customize the temperature setting in each room. The people I was with and I aren’t forced to heat or cool unoccupied areas and can accommodate preferences. Plus, each indoor air handler includes a wireless remote and can be adjusted through an app on our smartphones..