Well mainly it s a way to save space.
Suspended air handler in attic.
Air handler must be suspended in attic in central florida.
There are several pros and cons of the ac handler attic installation that should be considered.
We just did a system replacement whereas the air handler was a platform situation so we installed the new air handler as a platform situation to match the existing duct work we got a red tag from the inspector who claims that all air handlers installed in florida and in an attic must be suspended from the roof trusses.
An air handler is an important part of your home air conditioning system as it helps to circulate cool air through your peachtree city ga home.
An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.
Also attic ducts often leak.
Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.
Keeping your air handler in a hot florida attic is like throwing money out the window.
A common place to install this is in the attic.
The hvac installs i generally see have the airhandlers suspended on all thread bolted to the rafters and connected to two pieces of unistrut as a saddle.
Attic hvac systems save space.
So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.