scott delaney
Sharpshooter
- Nov 25, 2009
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What builder are you going with?
The variable speed blower allocating money when out of warranty
Builder upgrades are typically crazy expensive. If you can, take a look at the same model that you are building with the upgrades installed and see how difficult it may be to do an after market upgrade. A lot of times it can be done for less.
I have always heard that the expensive, high-end type filters can "choke" a unit down and make it difficult to operate - creating a problem instead of solving one. I make no claim to HVAC expertise - just parroting what I have been told. However, it makes sense to me that if a filter is overly restrictive, it would put strain on the system.
I have always heard that the expensive, high-end type filters can "choke" a unit down and make it difficult to operate - creating a problem instead of solving one. I make no claim to HVAC expertise - just parroting what I have been told. However, it makes sense to me that if a filter is overly restrictive, it would put strain on the system.
Tim, 4 inch filters or Spaceguard? Which do you prefer?
To my knowledge manufactures will void the warranty if you use the system before the home is finished. Any reputable hvac dealer would know that and supply the alternative heating source. And do not let them use a salamander..Yeah if at all possible do NOT let them turn on the system while they're drywalling.
What ever you decide on, make sure that the entire duct work system is fully cleaned after the drywall is sanded and installed. Our home was finished 3 years ago and I was replacing the 4" filters every month. I hired an outside HVAC company to inspect my system and they found it loaded with drywall dust and residue. Once the duct work was cleaned properly, the 4" filters are lasting at least 6 months. I get mine at Home Depot and I buy the cheapest (not the low micron or allergenic filters) filters I can find. That is what the HVAC guys told me to get.
I also had these HVAC guys install an ultra-violet air purification system. You can actually smell the ozone that is generated. Cooking odors and fine airborne particles also eliminated.
Get a mini split system.
To my knowledge manufactures will void the warranty if you use the system before the home is finished. Any reputable hvac dealer would know that and supply the alternative heating source. And do not let them use a salamander..
I have seen heat exchangers plugged with drywall dust because of this.
Yeah if at all possible do NOT let them turn on the system while they're drywalling.