Air Conditioning Ductwork: The Basics
While ovens and refrigerators are considered essential appliances in a home, the one appliance that has a tremendous effect on nearly every square foot of the residence is the air conditioner. Providing refreshing cool air in the Summer and Spring, and much needed warmth in the Fall and Winter, the air conditioner can cover quite a large area for just a single piece of equipment. This effect on every room in the home is produced by the air conditioning ductwork the central unit is attached to. The ductwork layout is essential to efficient operation of a central air conditioning unit.
Ductwork: The Definitive Guide
While most people enjoy the benefits their air conditioner in their home provides them, not may people realize just how extensive the overall system connected the the air conditioner actually is. Aside from the external air conditioning unit and the internal air handler, there are also intricate ductwork designs that have been engineered and carefully laid out in order to achieve the maximum cooling and heating efficiency possible.
HVAC Ductwork
Commercial Ductwork
Ductwork is the part of a central air system that carries both hot and cold air throughout the building. These ducts can be used to both bring air as well as remove air from a particular area. Ductwork is an essential component of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning(HVAC) systems and is critical to proper function of the system as a whole. A complete duct system is often referred to as ductwork. Proper ductwork or duct work as it is also called, can vary widely depending on application. For example, when running duct work in a home, there are a very different set of standards than when running ductwork for a commercial application. Not only are the standards different but the type of material used is totally different as well. Let's go over a few main points for both residential ductwork as well as commercial ductwork.