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porculator

68.55.38.223

"Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Mon 30 Jun 18:00

First off, I'm an architect so forgive me for not knowing what I'm talking about.

Basically I'm trying to expand a kitchen as much as I possibly can, but the HVAC appliances are getting in my way, since there's no basement. My question basically is, what can I do with these appliances to take up less room inside? Can any of them be moved into a unconditioned space (like a shed) that I put up against the house?

This is the plan as it is now, I want to knock out the wall between the kitchen and HVAC.

Here are the systems as they are.

Any help would be appreciated!

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yuri

142.161.90.169

"Re(1):Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Mon 30 Jun 20:45:

Not a simple job. You have a gas fired forced air furnace which needs a chimney and is attached to a set of ductwork. It would require a LOT of planning and $$ to move everything into a proper mechanical room, not a shed. Ductwork would have to be rerouted etc etc. Room would have to meet building code for fire separation etc. Get some advice from a home renovator company if you are serious about it.

Yuri

[this message was edited by yuri on Mon 30 Jun 21:07]

theduke03

24.250.18.179

"Re(2):Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Mon 30 Jun 21:15

I would have installed that condenser a bit closer to that gas meter! I think that is against code unless the vent is piped away from the condenser

"My dad was the most feared furnace fighter in Northern Indiana."

yuri

142.161.90.169

"Re(3):Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Mon 30 Jun 21:40

We have to stay 3 ft away no matter what. The ventilation/intake air grill looks too close also.

Yuri

marchvac

24.57.149.86

"Re(4):Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Mon 30 Jun 23:06

In Ontario we also have to be three feet from the reg. Maybe it is a low pressure line with no reg. But I didn't see a disconnect or liquid tight for the high voltage. If you have enough room outside you could install a package unit.

Be careful sometimes you don't get a second chance

porculator

68.55.38.223

"Re(5):Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Tue 1 Jul 15:10

quote:
If you have enough room outside you could install a package unit. ...

Whats that?

yuri

142.161.102.96

"Re(6):Looking to save space with HVAC units" , posted Tue 1 Jul 18:10

Like the units they have on small commercial strip malls, BKing etc. One box when both A/C and heat units in it. Has 2 ducts (supply and return) that leave the side and go thru the wall of your house. Would require serious modification of the ductwork in the house to connect to it.

Yuri