A West Jordan customer was undertaking a basement finishing project in their 2010-built two-story home and used the opportunity to also replace their aging 14-year-old furnace. The basement finish required new ductwork extensions to serve the new finished space, and combining this with furnace replacement allowed proper integrated design rather than awkward ductwork modifications around existing equipment.
Customer Situation
- Home: 2010-built West Jordan, two-story plus basement; basement being finished from unfinished space
- Existing equipment: 14-year-old single-stage furnace and AC, both aging
- Project scope: Basement finishing project plus furnace replacement plus new basement HVAC distribution
- Customer priorities: Coordinated project, proper basement HVAC distribution, modern equipment for finished space
Integrated Project Approach
We coordinated with the basement finishing contractor on:
- New ductwork routing for basement supply registers (during framing phase)
- New return air opening in basement (during framing phase)
- Equipment placement (during mechanical rough-in)
- HVAC commissioning (after drywall, before final inspection)
Equipment Selection
- New furnace: Trane S9V2-VS modulating condensing 60,000 BTU
- New AC: Trane XR16 2.5 ton two-stage (during same project)
- New zone control: two-zone (main/upper above grade, basement)
- New basement ductwork per Manual D design
Final Cost
Combined project cost: $16,800
Rebates filed:
– Federal 25C: $600 furnace + $600 AC = $1,200
– Dominion Energy Therm-Wise: $200
– Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart: $150
Net cost after incentives: $15,250
Customer Outcome
Coordinated project completed alongside basement finishing on schedule. Basement properly conditioned with dedicated zone control. Modern equipment provides efficiency improvements and matched component operation.
What This Case Study Demonstrates
- Coordinated project timing saves money vs. sequential work
- Basement finishing is opportune time for major HVAC work
- Per-Manual D ductwork design during framing phase prevents later problems
- Zone integration addresses basement’s distinct load characteristics
Renovating?
If you’re planning a renovation in West Jordan and considering HVAC work, call (385) 250-0687.
- Phone: (385) 250-0687
- Address: 4454 Manhattan Ct, West Valley City, UT 84120