HVAC installer for 2-zone installation with duct work needed (fit in, house)

[itznin]

I'm fielding estimates for a 2-zone HVAC system with duct work installation at the house I just bought. This is an older house with plaster walls so someone who has experience in this area would be preferred.

North NJ near Giants stadium - has to be licensed and insured. Any recommendations are welcome via this thread or DM.

Thanks

[BobKovacs]

You're most likely going to have a tough time getting an HVAC contractor to do the repairs to the walls that he has to open to install ductwork, so be sure to factor that into the pricing. A guy who's $1,000 cheaper but is going to create $2,000 more work in wall repairs, furr-outs, etc., obviously isn't really cheaper in the long run.

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by itznin

I'm fielding estimates for a 2-zone HVAC system with duct work installation at the house I just bought. This is an older house with plaster walls so someone who has experience in this area would be preferred.

North NJ near Giants stadium - has to be licensed and insured. Any recommendations are welcome via this thread or DM.

Thanks

2 zones = 2 separate systems. One in the attic and another in the basement. 1 zone may be possible if there are second floor closets that line up with the rooms on the first floor (cheapest solution). Or sometimes running the duct work in the corner of an upstairs room and then boxing it in is another option. Sounds horrible without seeing it but it actually looks nice once they are boxed in. I would try alternate options before trying to run duct work thru existing walls as it would be a nightmare..not to mention the additional expense to repair the walls.

[itznin]

Originally Posted by wileynj

2 zones = 2 separate systems. One in the attic and another in the basement. 1 zone may be possible if there are second floor closets that line up with the rooms on the first floor (cheapest solution). Or sometimes running the duct work in the corner of an upstairs room and then boxing it in is another option. Sounds horrible without seeing it but it actually looks nice once they are boxed in. I would try alternate options before trying to run duct work thru existing walls as it would be a nightmare..not to mention the additional expense to repair the walls.

One guy who took a look said he can come from the basement and put them in the baseboards on the first floor. On the second floor it would be VERY easy to drop into each room through the ceiling. The attic space is very large and mostly unfinished space....

I mentioned the plaster walls because I'd hope to hire someone with experience here so he/she doesn't butcher the walls when making the cuts for the ductwork.

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by itznin

One guy who took a look said he can come from the basement and put them in the baseboards on the first floor. On the second floor it would be VERY easy to drop into each room through the ceiling. The attic space is very large and mostly unfinished space....

I mentioned the plaster walls because I'd hope to hire someone with experience here so he/she doesn't butcher the walls when making the cuts for the ductwork.

Floor grills or baseboard grills would work for the lower level and ceiling grills for upstairs. If that is how you want it setup, there should be no need to cut thru the plaster walls? There are new ceiling grills out that allow for a perfect circle to be cut in order for the grill to fit in place (no more fighting with ugly tin boxes ) The grill is much larger than the hole so you can not see anything other than the grill. The floor grills are similiar but rectangular - still have to use ugly tin boxes but the grill covers those. Only downside to floor grills.. cool air decends whereas heat rises so floor grills will work but not as well as the ceiling grills for A/C. A central return grill will help pull the floor air up somewhat. I'd be happy to DM you with my information if you would like a quote from wiley.

[Lusitan]

These guys did good work for an acquaintance with an old home:

Plumber New Jersey | Heating NJ | Service Professionals

[itznin]

Originally Posted by wileynj

Floor grills or baseboard grills would work for the lower level and ceiling grills for upstairs. If that is how you want it setup, there should be no need to cut thru the plaster walls? There are new ceiling grills out that allow for a perfect circle to be cut in order for the grill to fit in place (no more fighting with ugly tin boxes ) The grill is much larger than the hole so you can not see anything other than the grill. The floor grills are similiar but rectangular - still have to use ugly tin boxes but the grill covers those. Only downside to floor grills.. cool air decends whereas heat rises so floor grills will work but not as well as the ceiling grills for A/C. A central return grill will help pull the floor air up somewhat. I'd be happy to DM you with my information if you would like a quote from wiley.

Sent you an email...

[captne76]

This place does those things a lot,,,
if it doesn't post go to harmonyheating (dot) com

Harmony Heating...Indoor Comfort Specialists