The only thing connecting the two components are a small set of tubing.
Upstairs airconditioning unit separate in attic.
Attic hvac systems save space.
So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.
Install a zoning system.
Attic fans that exhaust heat and upgraded insulation in the attic floor can reduce attic heat accumulation and keep upstairs rooms cooler without lowering the thermostat.
This pan needs to be at least 1 1 2 deep.
A drain pan with a separate drain a separate drain pan can sit underneath the unit and this drain pan needs to have its own separate drain line.
Good luck getting better cooling in the upstairs in an old home using a basement hvac system than one in an attic.
Quit writing papers and go try a seat of your pants experiment.
An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.
Sure if you can find enough space and afford the large cost to have someone poorly carve up the inside of your house to get the proper sized ductwork through the house.
Well mainly it s a way to save space.
Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.
Regardless of the air handler type you choose a separate compressor unit is installed outside to power the indoor unit.
This not only improves comfort but can also enable you to save money on utility bills.