High Velocity
Air Conditioning
High velocity air conditioning and heating is also referred to as mini duct. What is intriguing is the idea that you could air condition a home using flexible tubing that has an inside diameter of only 2".
High velocity air conditioners use a 9” main trunk duct instead of a 30” x 8” duct takes much less effort. It’s so much easier installing 2” inside diameter flexible hoses vs. 6” or 8” ducts.
We also reduced our time in the attic by one full day.High velocity air conditioning, mini duct systems go where conventional ductwork cannot. A lot of high velocity systems we install are in older homes. Our clients are particularly happy they can have central air conditioning in their historic homes There could be no way we could install central air in these homes without major renovations, cutting, patching and installing soffits. Most people are willing to let us run a couple of 2” inside diameter hoses through a closet but would never give up the space with a 6” or 8” duct.
These systems are not limited to older homes
More and more high velocity systems are being used in new construction because the design of some new homes makes it very difficult to install larger, bulkier duct systems.Air conditioning and heating systems seem to be an after-thought in these designs. Even though houses are bigger, mechanical contractors have to compete for space for the mechanical systems. High velocity mini ducts help to solve this problem. You can also use this duct system for heating. - you can install an electric duct heater package or even a hot water coil
(hydro-air)
to the blower module. The heat is very comfortable, with floor to ceiling temperatures within 2 degrees, no matter where the supply outlet is located.
One question that seems to come up quite often is about noise level
There is a perception that these units are loud. If they are not installed properly, they will be loud. If the proper guidelines are followed, they are as quiet as a well designed conventional duct system. What most people don’t realize is high velocity systems use on ½ the air flow of standard duct systems. They also use a special sound absorbing tube that acts as muffler. There are two major players in the high velocity market. They are Unico and Space Pak. We have installed both with very good success Unico does provide more options than Space Pak. If you find a competent HVAC contractor with experience and a good track record with high velocity mini duct systems you’ll enjoy many years of comfort and reliability. That all of our high velocity work is generated by unsolicited referrals from satisfied clients, speaks for itself.
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