So you’ve decided to take down a couple interior walls and create an open-concept look at your home or business.

Great. Just don’t forget these changes will affect your heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

The HVAC system will need adjusting. With those walls gone, the airflow will have an unimpeded path, but will it have enough power to adequately heat and cool the newly open space?

Include an HVAC contractor in the planning process before you begin the demolition process. A veteran HVAC technician can suggest ways to provide even airflow to all areas, minimize drafts and noise, and control humidity. Otherwise, you may find yourself with a rising utility bill and inadequate HVAC for your new look.

Consider…

• Additional vents and ceiling fans help move the air more effectively.

• A zoned system lets you control the HVAC in individual areas. With the interior walls removed, for example, the sun might be more of a factor indoors.

• A smart thermostat allows you to set temperatures according to uses of the open space – an area near the kitchen versus an area near a large front window.

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