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By: Dalton Pebsworth
Running duct work through an attic makes no sense from a building standpoint
Drop ceiling and the conditioned airspace can have less severe temperature gradient
Duct leakage in unconditioned airspace can be the result of callbacks, moisture, and high energy bills.
According to Building America:
"moving duct work into conditioned space in the hot-dry climate zone saved 8-15% on air conditioning costs for homeowners
Primex HVAC Venting States that
20%
Can lead to pressure imbalances
of a systems output is lost in the attic
Does not account for existing duct leakage
Reduces Heat Transfer
Reduces excessive run time when attempting to cool and heat
Repairs and faults are much easier to find and fix
How do I improve my system?
The best time to improve is to start at the building phase. Duct work is easier to instal and setup when the house is not furnished
Duct work can be moved into the conditioned space post building phase
Moving duct work can save more money over time than if its left alone
Installing duct work in conditioned spaces can greatly increase the effectiveness of the system
There's no reason to put the duct work in the attic anyways!
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