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christine88

05:07AM | 10/12/02
Member Since: 10/11/02
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AC installation possible in forced hot water system?

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Hi, I just bought a 4-level townhouse and was interested in installing central AC. But I was told that since the house has forced hot water system, it can't be converted to a central AC system. Is this true?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!!

BillOH

04:26AM | 10/14/02
Member Since: 07/21/02
48 lifetime posts
No reason it can't be done. We had the same situation in our "new" place. Contractor put in the A/C unit and ductwork. Just a matter of some imagination in routing the ducts and having a place to put the air handler(s). It's not cheap but doable... and worth the effort.

Bill

christine88

07:10AM | 10/14/02
Member Since: 10/11/02
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Hi HKestenholz & BillOH,

Just wanted to say thanks a lot for your feedback regarding my question above!!

Christine88

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