HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLED NEW HOUSE UPDATE

 We got this picture from our builder the other day:

They were installing our HVAC system.  So we went out there when they were done to check things out.  Here are some pictures.

Lots of vents, including two in the kitchen and two in the living room.

The ductwork is well secured using special straps and reinforced ducts to prevent cutting into them over time.

It's like a giant octopus with tentacles reaching out everywhere, ha.

Here is the air handler box.  This has a blower inside to pull air from the returns and push it to the ducts in each room.  Hmm, we need to make sure we get those instructions lying there, ha.

They also put in the exhaust vents in both bathrooms and the laundry room.

And here is the vent for the vent hood that will go above the stove.

This is the main return in the hallway.  With this builder, each bedroom ALSO has a smaller return, which is nice and helps in several ways.  It reduces the strain on the system, it creates more even air pressure throughout the house and keeps air in the bedrooms recirculated and fresher.  We're ok with all that.

Our system will also include a dehumidifier (great for our humid climate and will keep the house at a comfortable humidity level, about 30-50%) and a whole home media filter that 

They also include float switches in the drain pans that will shut off the system if the drain pans fill up, in order to prevent ceiling damage.

We'll even have a smart thermostat.

It's a very good system and they fully test it at each phase by 3rd party inspectors to ensure the system is designed correctly for the space using duct blaster and blower door testing.

Now, they are working on the plumbing.