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> With new builds air to water makes sense as it’s no different to installing any type of central heating system. But it's the same level of effort than instal
by Nextgrid 4y ago
> With new builds air to water makes sense as it’s no different to installing any type of central heating system.
But it's the same level of effort than installing indoor A/C units, so why not install those instead? Plus refrigerant pipes can potentially be thinner depending on the max "load" of that room.
- sokoloff 4y agoIn a heating-dominated climate, there may well be no air conditioning installed. In a hydronic-only heating building (underfloor and/or baseboard/radiators), there can be less work to run heating pipes only (much faster, cheaper, and more forgiving than running refrigerant lineset and managing the condensation drain line). For heat-only, I find hydronic to be nearly ideal: low noise, no dust, and high comfort (no air movement/drafts).
- falcolas 4y agoBecause it can also heat a house at the same energy efficiency, that is, better than electrical resistance or gas heating.