Best Heating/Cooling Options for a Finished Basement
Basements are convenient rooms to have. You can store old furniture, appliances, and other belongings in them to free up space without throwing things away. They’re good for kids, too, as sound from this room doesn’t carry very far. One basement-related problem that you may run into is finding sufficient heating and cooling options, especially if it’s already finished. Check out these suggestions before making any heating or cooling decisions.
Use Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers to Control Relative Humidity Levels
While it’s true that air conditioners pull water vapor from indoor air sources, reducing relative humidity levels, dehumidifiers are superior for controlling humidity levels. Humidity also affects comfort during winter; a higher relative humidity level improves comfort when it’s cold outside by making you feel warmer without increasing the temperature. After measuring the volume of your basement, shop around for humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Combination units may also serve your home well.
Going Ductless Might Be an Option
Most homes, especially modern ones, are outfitted with central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, also known as HVAC systems. The condition and heat air with a central external unit, usually located just feet from your home, and transport air throughout your residence using insulated ducts sandwiched between ceilings, floors, and walls. Ductless mini-split HVAC units, which are mounted on walls, blow air directly into the room they’re installed. They’re also connected to external units, called outdoor air handlers, though mini-splits are much smaller.
Extend Your Central HVAC System’s Ductwork
Without a doubt, this is the least convenient option. However, you won’t have to purchase any additional equipment aside from a few feet of ductwork. Extending your home’s central HVAC system will heat, cool, and ventilate your basement just like every other room. Once completed, this option is convenient and won’t take up any additional space.
Fully completing your basement by furnishing it with suitable heating, cooling, and ventilation options may prove challenging. Having served the Hayden, ID, area since 1942, you can call us for reliable, professional help with addressing your basement’s heating and cooling issues. We also equip homes with environmentally-friendly geothermal heating systems, improve indoor air quality by eliminating sources of pollutants, repair HVAC systems of all sorts around the clock, work on solar power systems, and even offer new construction services. Reach out to Border Sheet Metal & Heating today and let us lay your HVAC issues to rest.
