As older homes boast rich histories and design features from past eras, these properties are highly sought after. However, if you're buying one of these homes, keeping the original moldings and hardwood floors is recommended, though keeping the antiquated cooling and heating system isn't. For a better idea of what to expect when retrofitting your HVAC system, learn more below.

Why Retrofitting Your HVAC Is a Good Idea

Depending on when your house was constructed, it might have a hot-air, steam-heat, or forced-air system. Replacing this outdated equipment will reduce energy consumption for lower heating and cooling costs. Newer systems also come in all shapes and sizes, so you can find the right fit for your home.

Luckily, in recent years, bulky ducts have been replaced with channels as small as plumbing and electrical lines, making it easy to improve interior comfort without altering the house's original features. Older cooling and heating systems can also clank, pop, and make other loud noises, whereas newer models offer quieter operation to eliminate the commotion.

How to Control Temperatures in Older Homes

For minimal house alterations, outfit your home with a ductless AC and heating system. Instead of running ductwork behind walls, under floors, and above ceilings, technicians can install evaporator units on exterior walls in specific rooms, drilling a small hole in the wall to connect wires and refrigerant lines to the unit. This multi-zone cooling and heating system will allow you to control temperatures in individual rooms, so energy won't be wasted on spaces that aren't occupied.

To eliminate muggy and drafty areas in your older home, contact the Elite Mitsubishi Electric® Diamond Contractors™ at Absolute Comfort & Temperature Control Inc. These experts have over 40 years of experience installing and maintaining cooling and heating systems throughout Yonkers, White Plains, and all of Westchester County, NY. Their impeccable customer service has earned them stellar reviews, including this one on Angie’s List:

"...I am so happy I went with Absolute, they were very professional and fast! Thank you Paul & Raj!"

If you have a Mitsubishi Electric System installed by July 4, you can also save up to $500 in instant rebates. Learn more about their products online, and call (914) 761-0529 to schedule an appointment.