Air System In The Attic

Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.

Air system in the attic. Typically this indoor unit gets placed in a cabinet or closet somewhere inside. Some people argue that the heat in your attic will warm the air your system has cooled before it even has a chance to move through the ducts in your attic and into the rest of your home. Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic. Put it in an attic full of blown insulation.

So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all. With attic insulation it is easier for the hvac system to distribute cool air throughout the home evenly. This is particularly helpful as it will keep upstairs bedrooms cooler at night. Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.

As the warm air rises it finds its way into the attic through leaks around recessed lighting attic hatches flue and duct leaks. An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan. An additional benefit of having your ac handler in the attic is that it can lead to a reduction in your utility bills. Well mainly it s a way to save space.

If your attic tends to get hot it can make your air conditioner less efficient. Your heating system turns on supplying warm conditioned air to your living spaces. Attics and heat the condenser in your air conditioner works hard to get rid of heat and pressurize refrigerant for the return trip through your house.