Attic hvac systems save space.
Attic furnace condensation.
A furnace in the attic is a design that works for all homes.
While i suggested they may have been not able to perform due to extreme cold conditions we then got onto him going back to 80 furnaces which i do not want to encourage.
Condensate line in attic furnaces.
If the secondary condensation pan fills the float switch will rise and cut the whole air conditioning unit off.
If you don t have a crawl space or a basement then it can be a challenge to place a furnace on the ground floor of the structure.
For furnaces in the attic there is a second condensate drain pan.
I am a hers rater and one of my builders said he received callbacks 15 homeowners on completed homes with 95 furnaces in unconditioned cold attics this past week.
This is in place as an added layer of protection against water damage.
That will force the homeowner to look for a problem or call an hvac technician.
Because entire central air system is lying on its side in the event of condensate drain pan failure water does not drip in one general location.
In the attic i always recommend a float switch installed in the secondary air conditioning condensation drain pan.
So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.
That moisture can freeze if it receives exposure to.
Well mainly it s a way to save space.
Save money on your new air conditioner or furnace.
You might not receive the same air movement benefits if the unit is in a garage either.
Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.