I met with a professional today to look at our 1928 plaster wall 3 story, hw boiler, partial attic, stucco exterior house. He came up with a solution using high velocity air which requires only about 3" flexible duct in the majority of the house and a dehumidifyer in 1/2 of bsmt which we couldn't figure out how to get the ductwork to from the proposed attic air handler hence the seperate systen in that 1/2 of the basement. The basement floor is slabe on grade concrete and the ceiling is spancrete Our main goals is to "clean" the air, my wife and I have allergies and there is a mildew smell in the basement. I asked him to price in a UV filter as well to kill dust mites, mold and mildew.
2006-09-20 11:43:18 · 5 answers · asked by Jon S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
"High velocity air" is the system I was referring to in my answer on your previous question :) I first saw it on an episode of "This Old House", where they were remodeling an old home in the New England area, and the show's expert was quite impressed with the system.
Ive never seen one of these systems in action myself, but it sounds like your professional knows what he is about, and I think you will be happy with the system.
Have Fun!
2006-09-20 15:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High velocity air systems are good. It is important to use the right type ductwork and size the return air properly. If these items are not done well, duct failure and noise will be an issue. If the system is to produce cooling as well, be sure he sizes the system properly in order to get the proper air temperature. If this is incorrect, comfort and mold issues will be a problem.
2006-09-20 11:49:57 · answer #2 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The high velocity will be noisy, make sure the fan is designed for this or the back pressure could burn it up. The dehumidifier will get rid of the moist air, which will kill the mold, but you might have to use 'odor out' or something of that nature to get rid of the musty smell already there.
2006-09-20 11:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
intense speed air systems are reliable. it is important use the final type ductwork and length the return air right. If those products are no longer executed nicely, duct failure and noise would be a controversy. If the device is to produce cooling besides, be useful he sizes the device right with the intention to get the appropriate air temperature. If it is incorrect, convenience and mould themes would be a concern.
2016-12-12 11:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're cool.
2006-09-20 11:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋