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Thu, Oct 14, 10 at 12:35
| My new heat pump was installed. There is a wall on one side already. The back abuts a stairway and I plan to box that in as well as the other side. Thus is will be walled in on 3 sides and I am going to put sliding dors in the front so it is fully accessible.
Since this is not a boiler but rather a heat pump, do I need to drywall the INSIDE of this area? |
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RE: enclosing air handler etc
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| If this is an air source heat pump--most likely as they are the most common--it may not be advisable to enclose it as it uses the air as a heat source or sink. Check the manual, manufacturer's website or technical line or your supplier before enclosing it. |
RE: enclosing air handler etc
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| Thanks worthy, I'll double check..it is a hp. I did ask the salesman who sold it to me who said it could be enclosed and in fact said he'd come back and put a return thru my wall into the unit when I 'finished' my basement...that was year ago! Still I'll double check. Would drywall be necesary both inside and out? |
RE: enclosing air handler etc
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| Enclosure is probably not the best description. You can surround it as long as you leave sufficient room for ventilation. See, for instance, the answer by this energy supplier. Drywall around any return would look more finished. Certainly, drywall isn't suitable for exterior use. |
RE: enclosing air handler etc
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| I think I confused you. I am talking about the part of the heat pump that resides in the house...in the basement. |
RE: enclosing air handler etc
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| Oh well. It can't hurt to post a hopefully helpful answer to a question that wasn't asked. |
RE: enclosing air handler etc
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| For operation, enclosing the unit is no problem providing you provide a louvered door or dedicated return air ducting so the air can get into the unit, however you MUST make sure that you leave sufficient access for maintenance, including removing the fan/motor assembly. |
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