My house was built in the very early 1900s and retains much of the original charm.
I love the hardwood floors, staircases, banisters, doors, baseboards and moldings.
The high ceilings and big windows are wonderful. Over the years, there has been quite a bit of renovation. Walls have been removed to create a more open floor plan. This has created some issues with temperature control in specific areas. There are sections of the home that lack sufficient supply and return vents to handle demands. Certain rooms frequently become overheated, sticky and stuff while others are drafty and cold. A single thermostat doesn’t allow an option for targeting these specific living spaces. Our ductwork is simply too old to accommodate the valves for zone control. My husband and I are unwilling to tear out walls and ceilings and go through the mess and expense of replacing the duct system. The project would destroy the architectural integrity of the residence. After a lot of debate, we decided to invest into a ductless multi-split system. It consists of a compact outdoor unit that links by way of a conduit to multiple indoor air handlers. The installation required little more than a three-inch hole to accommodate the conduit. There was no construction or mess and the system was operational within a single afternoon. As a heat pump, the ductless system provides both heating and cooling. Each indoor air handler operates independently, providing zoned temperature control. We are able to make adjustments according to the needs of a specific room. The ductless system is wonderfully energy efficient, quiet yet powerful. It easily handles the severe weather and includes perks such as occupancy sensors that target the direction of airflow, wifi accessibility and automatic start up after a power outage.
