When I was looking into a new heating and cooling system for my home, I wanted something that wouldn’t require a messy installation process but would help lower monthly energy bills.
I came across high-velocity systems and was impressed by the many advantages.
A high-velocity system works on a similar principal as a conventional heating and cooling method. A heat pump, installed outside the home, provides heated and cooled air that travels through tubes and enters the rooms by way of vents. However, instead of cumbersome ductwork, the high-velocity system utilizes narrow, flexible tubing. These mini-ducts are just two-inches in diameter and bendy enough to snake around obstacles, such as studs, ceiling joists and water pipes. The vents are also very small, typically around five inches in diameter, and can be placed just about anywhere. The high-velocity system pushes air into the room at a very high rate of speed and pressure, creating a gentle suction. Because the air circulates and mixes very quickly, the system can rapidly raise or lower temperature. The system doesn’t need to run as long or work as hard to achieve comfort. The high-velocity system doesn’t use as much energy and therefore costs less to operate. I like that high-velocity heating and cooling is so easily retrofitted into an existing home. We were able to take advantage of whole-home temperature control without tearing down walls, living with a huge mess or compromising architectural integrity. The installation costs were quite low and there was minimal disruption to my family’s lifestyle. Because of the high-velocity system we’ve been able to get rid of space heaters and window air conditioners.