Air Care Heating & Cooling
    Existing HVAC equipment reinstalled on the corrected, foil-wrapped equipment platform with insulated supply duct above
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    Ductwork, Airflow & IAQ Correction in San Jose, CA 95129

    San Jose

    Project Overview

    Air Care Heating & Cooling completed an HVAC installation correction, full ductwork replacement, airflow improvement, and indoor air quality upgrade for a homeowner in San Jose, CA 95129. The existing HVAC equipment had installation and drainage problems, and the homeowner was also experiencing significant airflow concerns throughout the home. Rather than unnecessarily replacing the existing HVAC equipment, Air Care focused on correcting the equipment installation, fixing the drainage setup, replacing the duct system, improving airflow, and adding an air scrubber.

    Air Care provides HVAC installation & replacement in San Jose, CA and throughout the Bay Area.

    Project Details

    Location

    Residential · San Jose, CA 95129

    Project Type

    HVAC Installation Correction, Ductwork Replacement, Airflow Improvement & IAQ Installation

    Equipment

    Duct System, Equipment Platform Correction & Air Scrubber

    Manufacturer

    Not applicable — existing equipment retained

    Installation Team

    Adrian & Luis

    Customer Challenge

    The existing furnace had been installed improperly and was tilted away from the proper drainage location. Water was entering the plenum, and the plenum had developed significant rust damage. The homeowner was also experiencing airflow problems throughout the home. The existing vent configuration was limited, the vents were small, and the HVAC system was struggling to properly distribute air. The homeowner wanted the equipment installation corrected, the damaged plenum area addressed, the ductwork replaced, and the airflow problems evaluated and corrected.

    Our Recommendation

    Because the existing HVAC equipment itself did not need to be replaced as part of this project, Air Care recommended correcting the installation and rebuilding the air-distribution system around the existing equipment. The plan included temporarily removing the furnace and evaporator coil, correcting the equipment platform so the system could drain properly, addressing the damaged plenum area, replacing the existing ductwork, improving airflow throughout the home, and adding an air scrubber as an indoor air quality component.

    Our Solution

    Adrian and Luis removed the existing furnace and evaporator coil so the equipment platform could be corrected. The platform was repaired so the HVAC equipment could be properly positioned and drain correctly. Air Care then replaced the existing duct system. In the attic, we installed new R-8 silver insulated flex ductwork. In the crawlspace, we installed new R-8 blue antimicrobial ductwork. The new ductwork was installed to address the airflow problems the homeowner had been experiencing. The existing HVAC equipment was then reinstalled and connected to the new duct system. Air Care also installed an air scrubber as an additional indoor air quality component.

    Outcome

    The homeowner was able to retain the existing HVAC equipment while correcting the installation and air-distribution problems surrounding it. The corrected equipment platform allows the system to drain properly. The new duct system addresses the airflow problems the homeowner had been experiencing, with R-8 silver flex ductwork installed in the attic and R-8 blue antimicrobial ductwork installed in the crawlspace. An air scrubber was also added as part of the indoor air quality improvements.

    The air scrubber installed on this project is part of our indoor air quality services.

    Installation Process

    1. 1Evaluated the existing HVAC installation and airflow concerns
    2. 2Removed the existing furnace and evaporator coil
    3. 3Corrected the equipment platform
    4. 4Positioned the equipment so drainage could operate properly
    5. 5Addressed the damaged plenum area
    6. 6Removed the existing ductwork
    7. 7Installed new R-8 silver insulated flex ductwork in the attic
    8. 8Installed new R-8 blue antimicrobial ductwork in the crawlspace
    9. 9Reconnected the existing HVAC equipment to the new duct system
    10. 10Installed an air scrubber
    11. 11Completed system startup and airflow checks

    Equipment Installed

    • New R-8 silver insulated flex ductwork in the attic
    • New R-8 blue antimicrobial ductwork in the crawlspace
    • Corrected HVAC equipment platform
    • Air scrubber

    Project Highlights

    • Improper HVAC equipment installation corrected
    • Equipment platform corrected for proper drainage
    • Existing duct system replaced
    • R-8 silver flex ductwork installed in the attic
    • R-8 blue antimicrobial ductwork installed in the crawlspace
    • Airflow problems addressed
    • Air scrubber installed
    • Existing HVAC equipment retained
    • Installation completed by Adrian & Luis

    Customer Benefits

    • Existing HVAC equipment retained instead of being unnecessarily replaced
    • Corrected equipment positioning and drainage
    • Complete new duct system
    • Improved air distribution
    • R-8 insulated ductwork in both attic and crawlspace areas
    • Added indoor air quality equipment

    Energy & Efficiency Notes

    Energy savings were not quantified for this project.

    Actual energy use depends on the equipment, installation, ductwork, usage, and utility rates. We review expected performance for your specific system rather than quoting a fixed savings number.

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