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Dual-zone and an Attic Fan Tmack 12-29-2006
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Posted by Tmack on December 29, 2006, 11:57 pm
I'm having a home built by a production builder and I have the option
to purchase a dual-zone HVAC system.

It's a 3 story (finished underground basement) home with about 2,800'
on the main and upper level.

I'm in the Wash, D.C. area so the weather changes year-round.

The finished basement and the main level have open floor plans so it's
kind of like having one big room on those levels.

The upper level has 5 bedrooms including a 400' master bedroom.

Is the dual-zone necessary or will I be wasting my money?

I also have the option to have an attic fan installed for $350; is it
worth it and what's the potential for leaks?

Thanks,


Posted by on December 30, 2006, 12:10 am
wrote:

>I'm having a home built by a production builder and I have the option
>to purchase a dual-zone HVAC system.
>
>It's a 3 story (finished underground basement) home with about 2,800'
>on the main and upper level.
>
>I'm in the Wash, D.C. area so the weather changes year-round.
>
>The finished basement and the main level have open floor plans so it's
>kind of like having one big room on those levels.
>
>The upper level has 5 bedrooms including a 400' master bedroom.
>
>Is the dual-zone necessary or will I be wasting my money?

        Umm... you have a house that size in DC, and you're worried
about 'wasting your money' ?????

        Let me guess - are you in Congress ?


>
>I also have the option to have an attic fan installed for $350; is it
>worth it and what's the potential for leaks?
>
>Thanks,

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Posted by Jeffrey Lebowski on December 30, 2006, 3:17 am

> I'm having a home built by a production builder and I have the option
> to purchase a dual-zone HVAC system.
>

Always should get all options available...

>
> It's a 3 story (finished underground basement) home with about 2,800'
> on the main and upper level.
>

Pretty much a simple fucking cottage then...

>
> I'm in the Wash, D.C. area so the weather changes year-round.
>

Unique geography--what with the weather being more or less stable everyplace
else in the world....

>
> The finished basement and the main level have open floor plans so it's
> kind of like having one big room on those levels.
>

A piss-poor design, IOW

>
> The upper level has 5 bedrooms including a 400' master bedroom.
>

And your worried about $350 for an atttic fan...

>
> Is the dual-zone necessary or will I be wasting my money?
>

You've been wasting money all along....but now when it comes to the part
about significant long term saving in heating costs...

What a fucking idiot.

> I also have the option to have an attic fan installed for $350; is it
> worth it and what's the potential for leaks?
>
> Thanks,
>

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Posted by James on December 30, 2006, 8:13 am
Get two independent systems, one for the upstairs and one for the main floor
and basement. Make sure they are sized properly. Not really much more
expensive than zoning a single larger system and simpler. Plus when one
breaks you still have heat/ac in part of the house.

Get a gable mounted attic fan. No leaks.

> I'm having a home built by a production builder and I have the option
> to purchase a dual-zone HVAC system.
>
> It's a 3 story (finished underground basement) home with about 2,800'
> on the main and upper level.
>
> I'm in the Wash, D.C. area so the weather changes year-round.
>
> The finished basement and the main level have open floor plans so it's
> kind of like having one big room on those levels.
>
> The upper level has 5 bedrooms including a 400' master bedroom.
>
> Is the dual-zone necessary or will I be wasting my money?
>
> I also have the option to have an attic fan installed for $350; is it
> worth it and what's the potential for leaks?
>
> Thanks,
>



Posted by geoman on January 2, 2007, 6:04 pm

> I also have the option to have an attic fan installed for $350; is it
> worth it and what's the potential for leaks?


Hey Mark, another job for you LOL !



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