Air Handler Warms Attic During Winter

I installed a air handler in attic of a ranch style home about 3 years back.

Air handler warms attic during winter.

I was looking for input on this situation. Best way to cool an attic 1. Roof vents remove warm air during the winter. If this is true you ve got bigger problems to worry about than letting warm air escape from your home.

If you re using your attic as a functional space like a bedroom or workroom then you ll want to consider adding an indoor air conditioning unit. All of the other tips listed below are good for cooling down an attic so that the rest of your house doesn t get too hot. Many attics contain ductwork that supplies cool air to upstairs rooms during the summer and heated air during the winter. In the winter open up the drapes or blinds and let solar heat warm up your attic.

The insulation inside the air handler should also be enough to prevent major heat loss in winter months. However if you still suspect that you are losing heat through the unit i. Too many people believe that because heat rises ventilating an attic space during the winter means you re releasing warm air and creating a drag on your heating efficiency. E the air handler is keeping your attic warm i d suggest contacting a local hvac technician to upgrade your air handler to one that might be better insulated.

Told the owner to shut off all the registers so warm air will not get in to. We replaced the line. Every year i get a call from the home owner about a smell. Indoor air conditioning unit.

Ensure attic windows are property caulked and insulated to prevent drafts and loss of heat.