High velocity system provides centralized comfort
At one time, there were very few options for homes that lacked conventional ductwork.
- My house was constructed during the late 1800s, and the former owners relied on a combination of heating and cooling options.
They had multiple window air conditioners and box fans for the summer and an assortment of electric baseboard heaters for the winter. When my family moved in, we discovered that whenever there was severe weather, our house was uncomfortable. We needed to dress in layers of sweaters, wear thick socks and wrap in blankets in January. We took lots of cool showers and were constantly sweaty in July. I wasn’t happy with the ugly appearance or the level of temperature control provided by the portable units. I researched and came across a relatively new innovation called high-velocity heating and cooling. The system is intended for older homes and retrofits without causing damage to existing walls and ceilings. The advantage of this type of set up is the mini ducts. It uses ductwork that is only two-inches in diameter and flexible enough to route around plumbing pipes, studs and electrical outlets. The system also includes circular vents that are only six-inches across, available in lots of styles and allow freedom of location. The actual heating/cooling unit is compact enough to install in a closet. The operation of the high-velocity system delivers heated or cooled air into the rooms at an extremely high rate of speed. By quickly raising or lowering temperature, the system doesn’t need to run all that long. The shorter cycles combined with the smaller, insulated ducts helps to keep utility bills at a minimum.