In the summer months, well-established tall trees provide plenty of shade above the neatly manicured properties in Florham Park, NJ, making it easy for residents to find a place when outdoors to get out of the sun. However, heading back indoors is not the answer during those hot muggy days unless you have central air conditioning installed in your home. Stashluk is an expert in AC installation in Florham Park, NJ and has worked in the area for decades, and we know the residential construction of the town as if we built it ourselves.
Located in southeastern Morris County, the Borough of Florham Park was at first a destination for wealthy families who built large country estates on its fertile land. Florham Park is surrounded by towns and villages with some homes approaching 200 years old, such as Chatham from which it was incorporated in 1899. In Florham Park the majority of the housing stock is surprisingly new compared to nearby towns like Morristown and Madison.
Most homes were built after WWII in the 1940s through the 60’s, before a large construction boom helped grow the population in the early 2000’s. When it came to home comfort systems during the initial construction surge, many homes in the community were built with heating duct systems for heat with air conditioning left to window units and fans. It wasn’t until the late 1960’s that central AC became a staple for most homes built during that era.
Upgrading Florham Park Homes with Central Air Conditioning Installation
Assessing the quality of the older residential HVAC system in Florham Park requires many years of experience, particularly when it comes to retrofitting heating ducts with central AC systems. Many homeowners may believe that simply because there is ductwork already present that connecting central air conditioning to an existing duct system is a no brainer. But the truth is air ducts that were designed for heating can let lots of cooled air escape.
For one thing, they’re inefficient in keeping cooled air on the upper floors where hot air likes to settle in. A good heating and cooling specialist such as the team you’ll find at Stashluk can help determine what is needed for proper and efficient heating and cooling of your home, top to bottom. The solution may be a combination of a duct system and a couple of split/ductless systems, and/or dehumidification units on the upper floors of the house.
In any case, testing shows that window units are not the best answer for keeping your home cool. According to the PBS television program “This Old House,” you can save up to 30% of your electricity bill by replacing window AC units with a ductless system. Thirty percent is also about how much cooling is typically lost in older central-air systems, thanks to leaky, poorly insulated ductwork.
Looking for trusted AC installation in Florham Park, NJ? Call Stashluk!
You can count on Stashluk to recommend the best option for installing and servicing central air conditioning in your home, whether it is 100 years old or new construction. We provide the same level of quality service for your heating, plumbing and standby auxiliary power, as well. To discuss your options, give Stashluk a call at 908.277.6200.
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