FlyBoyd
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Hello all,
I have recently purchased a house built in 1993. The previous owners replaced the air handler in 2003 and the heat pump is still doing well and under a home warranty. My question is about my ducting. It is the older rigid ducting running throught the attic which I know is not very efficient. The surface is actually cool/warm to the touch when air is moving through it. I am looking into replacing the ducting with the newer flexible type. Could this be a DIY project? My attic is very accessable. I am a pretty advanced DIYer...tile, plumbing, electrical, etc but I have not delved into HVAC. Does replacing the ducting seem insane? If not could you point me in the right direction. I obviously don't trust the big box stores for advice and getting a HVAC contractor to tell you how to do part of his job is impossible.
TIY
I have recently purchased a house built in 1993. The previous owners replaced the air handler in 2003 and the heat pump is still doing well and under a home warranty. My question is about my ducting. It is the older rigid ducting running throught the attic which I know is not very efficient. The surface is actually cool/warm to the touch when air is moving through it. I am looking into replacing the ducting with the newer flexible type. Could this be a DIY project? My attic is very accessable. I am a pretty advanced DIYer...tile, plumbing, electrical, etc but I have not delved into HVAC. Does replacing the ducting seem insane? If not could you point me in the right direction. I obviously don't trust the big box stores for advice and getting a HVAC contractor to tell you how to do part of his job is impossible.
TIY