AC Repair and HVAC in the Garden District, Baton Rouge

The neighborhood

The Garden District sits in Mid City where Park Boulevard meets Government Street, less than two miles from downtown and the State Capitol. It is made up of three historic districts, Roseland Terrace, Drehr Place and Kleinert Terrace, with live oak-lined boulevards and Bungalow, Craftsman, English Cottage, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Classical Revival and Colonial Revival houses. The American Planning Association notes that 88 percent of the neighborhood's pre-1930 houses still stand, and its oldest house dates to 1910 (American Planning Association, Great Places: Garden District, Baton Rouge).

HVAC considerations

• Retrofitted systems: none of these homes were built with central air. Equipment and ducts were added later, often more than once, and duct layouts can be inefficient.
• Raised floors: many homes sit on piers with ducts underneath, which can sweat in humid weather.
• Attics: some are low and tight, which makes duct work and equipment access harder.
• Live oaks and leaves: beautiful, but leaves, pollen and debris clog outdoor coils and need regular rinsing.
• Preserving finishes: routing new ducts through closets, attics and underfloor space, or using ductless or small-duct systems, avoids cutting into plaster and original trim.

Exterior equipment

Outdoor units in a historic neighborhood are usually placed out of sight from the street. If you are replacing equipment, placement, noise and screening are worth discussing along with efficiency.

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HVAC services in Garden District

• AC Repair
• AC Installation & Replacement
• Furnace & Heating Repair
• Heat Pumps
• Emergency AC Repair
• AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups
• Ductwork & Airflow
• Humidity, Mold & Air Quality

Sources for Garden District facts: American Planning Association, Great Places: Garden District, Baton Rouge; Garden District, Baton Rouge.