Horizontal Ac Unit In Attic

It s a lot simpler for your installer to leave ductwork loose rather than having to cover it and wind it through floors and walls.

Horizontal ac unit in attic.

I have a 700 sq ft. The current 20 year old gas unit is a small 40k btu upflow unit installed vertically. The attic has a ceiling high enough that you can stand up in it. The unit seems to be laying on its side and the airflow flows in from one side and out the other side.

Horizontal units can be installed in attics garages or basements either by placing the device on a platform or suspending it from the ceiling. This type of application is found more so in modern or newer homes. Some things to consider about attic vs. You ll also free up a closet.

Also slightly visible is a float switch which offers triple protection against flooding in an attic if the primary drain were to plug up. There s usually nothing up in an attic aside from some stored items so a furnace won t take up useful space. That saves time and whenever your contractor doesn t take as long to finish a project you save in labor too. In some homes.

The flex supply ducts come out the top and are routed through the rafters next to the roof on straps before dropping back down through the floor of the attic. The biggest advantage of having an attic furnace is that it s a space saver. First the horizontal application calls for the air conditioner to be installed in the attic or under the home with the unit down on its side. An hvac system can be an awful eyesore that destroys an interior design scheme shrinks a room and minimizes your total storage space.

Proper installation of horizontal system. Horizontal installation is also available for some furnace and air handler models. Upstairs level that is heated and cooled by a unit in the attic. Notice the drain pan under the air handling unit to catch condensation if the primary pan were to overflow.

This is a horizontal flow air handler installed in the attic. This is the secondary condensation pan which is installed under the air handler to save a ceiling. A down flow unit is generally installed in the home s attic and tends to be less energy efficient. The efficiency of an air conditioner or heat pump can even be affected by the furnace or fan coil it relies on inside the home to move air.

No matter where you want your hvac system have a real pro install it. If it s in your attic you won t have to worry about this you can use that basement closet for something else. Generally speaking there are two types of installations that can be done. This type of unit is most common when the unit is installed in a closet.