{"id":3471,"date":"2018-07-11T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=3471"},"modified":"2020-08-17T12:09:09","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T12:09:09","slug":"hvac-walk-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/hvac-walk-through\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC Walk-through"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had a meeting this morning with the HVAC guy. It was a walk-through to be sure where the vents and the returns go. I\u2019ve never had floor vents before. Where are they going to put the vents? I did some research. \u00a0They are usually put under the windows because the cooler air coming in from the windows falls and helps to circulate the air. I\u2019ve also seen them under the cabinets in kitchens.<\/p>\n

I hadn\u2019t really thought much about this. You can\u2019t put furniture over them. And I don\u2019t want the tub to be drafty. So, let\u2019s see where they are going to be.<\/p>\n

Then I found out we lose closet to the returns. I don\u2019t want to lose closet. What closet? How much closet? Can we put the return maybe in the laundry room? I love my closets. All of my closets.<\/p>\n

Anyway, all the concern was unnecessary. The guy showed up and said there wasn\u2019t enough room under the house after the plumbers were through, so it has to go in the attic. Pretty much just over the windows, except where there are no windows.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The foundation plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Where<\/a>
Where the Heat Pump won\u2019t be<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When we had the Pre-construction Meeting we had some debate over the location of the heat-pump. I wanted it on the side with the guest room and office, not next to the master bedroom. They said we couldn\u2019t, I don\u2019t remember the exact reason, but I think it was because that was the side of the house that was downhill. I moved it to at least be next to the closet, not behind our bed or outside the window.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The foundation plan – Where the heat pump will be<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyway, the HVAC guy says it can\u2019t go there. It has to go on the side I wanted in the first place, because that is the side where the attic ladder is.<\/p>\n

\"Where<\/a>
The heat pump will be on the other side of the house<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, the outside part, the heat pump, will go outside the guestroom, on the wall without a window. The inside part, the air handler, will be over the guest bathroom tub. Sounds good.<\/p>\n

\"Lennox<\/a>
Lennox Merit Series 14HPX Single-Stage Heat Pump
Affordable, efficient comfort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Lennox<\/a>
Lennox Merit Series CBX25UH Air Handler
Economical, high-efficiency comfort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the heat pump and air handler that come with the house. It\u2019ll do.<\/p>\n

\"Lennox<\/a>
Lennox ComfortSense 7500 Touchscreen Thermostat
Control your comfort with precision and style<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the thermostat. If it doesn\u2019t work with the Nexia app, Cliff will replace it with one that does.<\/p>\n

Next: Underground Power is Run and Insulation Behind Tub and Shower ><\/a><\/p>\n

If you want to jump directly to the posts about installing the HVAC:
\nFinishing the HVAC ><\/a>
\nThe Right Thermostat: Lennox ComfortSense 7500 Touchscreen Thermostat ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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