This additional insulation provides greater thermal efficiency to save energy.
Hvac attic ducts attic fan.
Insulated flexible duct r6 silver jacket is used in standard heating and air conditioning hvac systems and some venting applications.
The master flow 6 in.
To reset the switch you ll need to climb up into the attic and push the button manually.
Choosing the right ductwork for installing in your attic as with.
Well mainly it s a way to save space.
An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.
Attic hvac systems save space.
The unconditioned space also houses his hvac system.
The 1 800 square foot brick ranch in climate zone 4 dates from the 1960s but the previous owner installed both a furnace and ductwork in the attic just four years ago.
In the 70 s and 80 s in slab hvac ductwork was commonplace and took advantage of the relatively stable temperature of the slab at or near the ground.
Ted has more than a few cobwebs in his attic.
With newer foundation systems involving embedded rebar or tension cables making in slab hvac ductwork nearly impossible there s little other option but to move it to the attic.
Again i d suggest calling an experienced hvac pro to guarantee your ducts are installed in your attic with proper support.
The duct has r6 insulation which contains 33 more insulation than the standard r4 2 product.
So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.