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If you’ve just closed on a refined Victorian house or a quaint Colonial-style cottage, you might be thrilled to start life in your historical home. While the hardwood floors and stained glass windows might be in excellent condition, the HVAC system probably leaves much to be desired. To make your landmark property a more comfortable, healthy living space, consider this list of renovation tips for outdated systems.

Renovation Advice for Historical Houses

1. Add Insulation

Society has made many advancements in indoor climate control in the last century, especially regarding energy efficiency. Therefore, even if you have a state-of-the-art HVAC system installed in your historical home, you might spend a fortune on energy bills due to poor-quality or missing insulation. Prevent it from losing a significant amount of treated air — without damaging the finishes — by adding modern insulation materials like spray foam to the attic and basement.

2. Consider Ventilation

hvacOn the other hand, your historical home may be stuffy, creating a stale indoor climate. In addition to the absence of fresh air, this can cause heat to gather in the attic, leading to condensation and mold growth. By adding roof fans and vents to the HVAC system, you can eliminate this issue and breathe fresher air throughout the house.

3. Try Modern Alternatives

If your historical home never had central air conditioning, you may be tempted to hire a crew to gut the home and install ductwork. This could not only ruin the interior, but it could also not fit and collapse the structure and its passageways. Luckily, recent advancements in HVAC technology have brought ductless systems into the limelight, which don’t require invasive ductwork installations. Instead, you can mount these units in each room or zone of your historical house. These systems will also boost energy efficiency by allowing you to shut off units in unoccupied rooms.

 

If you’re excited to renovate your historical home for modern living, get in touch with Ashland Furnace Co. This Boyd County company has over 50 years of experience installing HVAC systems in homes and businesses throughout Kentucky. In addition to installation, they also offer 24-hour repair services so that you’ll never be left uncomfortable in your residence. For more information on their services, visit the website. Call (606) 325-3211 to request a free estimate.

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