Adding a second-story addition to your home can be an exciting prospect, but the truth is that some HVAC systems may not be able to handle the heating and cooling needs of this extra space. If you’re going to build an addition onto your northwest Arkansas home, it’s important to know your options.
A trio of options, depending on your specific circumstances
Some HVAC systems will be able to handle the new requirements, but not all. Here are the options to choose from:
How do you choose which is best for you?
Since HVAC systems and their capacities can be a bit complicated, the best advice is to seek the help of a professional. An HVAC expert can perform a home energy audit, which will provide you with an analysis of your needs. From there, you’ll be given advice on how to proceed.
For more expert advice about HVAC systems, or for any questions relating to home comfort and energy use, please contact us at Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal. We have been serving northwest Arkansas for over 40 years.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Northwest Arkansas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about HVAC systems and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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