I recently moved to a 2900 sq ft single story home (Southern Cal.) with a 1995 5 ton10 SEER Condenser. The Air Handler - furnace is in a space that was probably the one linen closet. Duct work is in the attic and the master bedroom is farthest from the condenser. I do not obtain good cooling to the master bedroom even with other rooms being very cold, even with register adjustments, and it would be really nice to have a large linen closet. I also like the idea of different temperatures in different areas.
An AC contractor suggested relocation of the unit in the closet to the attic and installation of zoning. I was informed that it could be installed so that filter changes would not be problematic and although the unit would be less accessable, it would not need to be serviced that often. He stated that this would allow me to save on utilities, achieve better and more effective cooling, and have a linen closet. He did not think it was necessary for me to upgrade to a higher SEER unit (he was a Trane contractor) or a second condenser. I plan on being here for awhile. Any thoughts? Good idea? Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Joel