Central heating and air in an old house

Did you recently purchase an older home without a central heating and air system? What we accept as a necessity was considered a luxury just a few years ago. Some older homes will have separate air conditioning units and perhaps a fireplace, but very few have a complete modern heating and air conditioning system already installed. Unless, of course, it has recently changed hands and the new owners have updated.

The good news is that it’s not that difficult to install a new system in an older home, as long as you use a professional service like Hatfield Heating and Air in South Carolina. The HVAC contractor will sit down with you to discuss your needs and will also check out the home. He will then make suggestions about the type of system to install and where it should be located.

You may want a furnace that is in the basement or garage. Or maybe you prefer a heat pump. A furnace based system will heat the air that is pumped through your home through a duct system. A heat pump will force air through the ductwork, drawing heat from outside during the winter and inside during the summer. Heat pumps tend to be the most effective system and offer lower costs in the long run. You can add air conditioning to any type of system. In two-story houses, the contractor will need to find space to fit the air ducts, but it seems more complicated than it is in practice.

Depending on your personal requirements, you may want a flexible system. For example, if you are a younger couple intending to start or expand your family, you will want an HVAC system that can be easily upgraded and upgraded as your family expands. Since technology is improving all the time, you’ll want to deal with a professional contractor who will keep you up to date and provide advice on when and if you should add or change your systems.