HVAC in New Canaan, CT for Older and Renovated Homes

New Canaan homes

Older homes, additions and tree cover

Many New Canaan houses have been renovated or expanded over the years. A sunroom, a finished basement or a new wing can end up at the far end of a duct system that was never sized for it, so that room is cold in January and stuffy in August. Sometimes the answer is ductwork changes, and sometimes a ductless mini-split for that one space is the cleaner fix. Your technician will walk you through whichever options fit.

Tree-lined streets are part of the town’s character, but leaves, seeds and twigs collect in and around outdoor AC units. Clearing leaves and branches away from the outdoor unit by hand is a safe step any homeowner can take. If the unit still runs but the house is not cooling, that is the point to call for AC repair.

Renovation work leaves something else behind: dust. After drywall, sanding or flooring work, fine dust can settle into return ducts and load up the air filter. Changing the filter comes first, and duct and vent cleaning may be worth discussing if the dust keeps coming back.