Let
me get on my soap box about the fact that no matter what the efficiency of the equipment may claim to be, it is only as good
as the duct system attached to it.
The
majority of duct systems today consist of long (Flex) runs. This insulated vinyl corrugated duct designed to accommodate air
flow actually has a high resistance to air flow. Multiple flex runs of long length in any duct system is like choking
your HVAC system of air. The end result is the air handler is working longer and harder to achieve comfort. There is the other
issue of having any galvanized metal duct insulated on the inside. Why take chances!
The alternative to the above is to have a properly design duct system that will provide three things.
• Designed to provide comfort throughout the occupied space.
• Increase indoor air quality by providing proper ventilation and filtration.
• Perform both above tasks at the highest efficiency.