The building i am talking of was built in the late to mid 50's. Block exterior walls,interior walls framed.The only insulation ever given this building was modern type single hung slider windows,single glazed,and insulation blown in the attic @ 3 1/2" thick throughout the 1,200 sq. feet of attic space.(duplex each unit is @600 sq. feet) It has central heat and air (heat pump) each central heat and a/c is rated at a ton and half , and the heat pump is located in the attic with spider ducting to each room. If this helps.. the roof has two 4 foot off ridge vents. My main question is: The unit never ,or hardly ever shuts off or gets to the desired temperature that i set it for? The thermostat checks out to be working fine. My immediate thoughts were to install a few gable end fans to circulate the air in the attic? Is there a way to insulate blocks? Is there a way to at this point to insulate the interior walls?
Would wrapping the heat pump in the attic in a insulated blanket like on a hot water heater help? Any and all help/advice would be greatly appriciated! Thanks.
Would wrapping the heat pump in the attic in a insulated blanket like on a hot water heater help? Any and all help/advice would be greatly appriciated! Thanks.