home remodel & additions
Reimagine your room renovation
Whether you're reimagining a room or undertaking a major renovation—like finishing a basement, enclosing a patio, or remodeling the bathroom—every renovation project is an opportunity to enhance your home’s comfort, efficiency, and value.
Give your home an IQ boost.
Renovations are the perfect time to invest in smart home technology that enhances efficiency and reduces long-term costs. Upgrading your thermostat is an easy way to start.
With full two-way communicating technology, scheduling, and geofencing capabilities, the Daikin One+ Smart Thermostat gives you complete control over your indoor environment. You can remotely adjust settings, automate schedules, and monitor energy efficiency across your home.
Automated scheduling
Automated scheduling
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Key Features of Daikin Ductless Mini-Split Models
While considering your renovation, also consider the value that a Daikin Ductless Mini-Split can offer.
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No Ductwork Required
Simplifies installation and reduces costs associated with extending ductwork.
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Smart, Zoned Comfort Control
Independent temperature control without affecting the rest of the home. Systems are cloud connected for remote app operation.
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Energy Efficiency
Advanced inverter technology adjusts compressor speed to match demand, reducing energy usage.
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Quiet Operation
Ensures a peaceful environment conducive to rest and relaxation.
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Compact Design
The sleek indoor unit blends seamlessly with the bedroom’s interior décor.
Let's explore three renovation scenarios.
Every project is different, but by looking at a few examples and exploring features like advanced heat pumps, inverter technology, smart thermostats, and IAQ, you can see how Daikin provides the comfort and control to make your home renovation a success.
Challenges
Concrete floors and exposed framing is not comfortable. Finishing a basement to create an additional living space is an excellent way to accommodate a growing family or provide extra space. However, integrating this new space into your existing HVAC system can be challenging. The additional area may not receive adequate heating or cooling, leading to temperature inconsistencies. Basements are also prone to high humidity issues that can be addressed with air movement and filtration. Extending existing ductwork may be costly and strain your current HVAC system, reducing its efficiency and lifespan.
Solution
Installing a Daikin ductless mini‑split heat pump system, such as the Daikin AURORA, offers a solution for heating and cooling your updated basement independently. This system does not require ductwork, making installation straightforward and less invasive.
During the winter months, the AURORA floor‑mounted or wall‑mounted indoor unit delivers precise temperature control, with tested continuous heating operation even in outdoor ambient temperatures as low as −13°F (−25°C). When outdoor temperatures rise, the Daikin AURORA is designed to provide up to 100% cooling capacity, even in extreme outdoor temperatures of up to 104°F (40°C). The technology and design of the Daikin AURORA help ensure your updated basement remains comfortable throughout the year.
Overview of Daikin AURORA benefits
High heating output & hot start function
Daikin AURORA systems are specifically designed for cold climates, providing effective heating even in temperatures as low as −13°F (−25°C).
Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter
Combines air purification and deodorizing functions for improved indoor air quality, perfecting the air for a basement.
Program dry function
Allows for effective humidity reduction in the room, helping to prevent buildup of mold and mildew growth, and improve comfort in the basement.
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Excellent limited warranty
Offered with an outstanding 12‑year limited warranty to provide peace of mind.
*Complete warranty details are available from your local
dealer/contractor or at daikincomfort.com. Limitations and exclusions apply.
Variety of indoor units
Daikin AURORA offers a wide selection of indoor unit types, including wall‑mounted, floor‑mounted, concealed ducted, and ceiling cassette units, offering greater flexibility to fit different aesthetic preferences and installation requirements.
Challenges
Enclosing your patio is an ideal way to extend your living space without the cost of a full addition. When adding walls, windows, and insulation, an enclosed patio offers protection from the elements—rain, wind, extreme temperatures, and even insects—while still letting in plenty of natural light.
However, increasing the size of your indoor space may result in uneven temperature distribution and put additional strain on your existing HVAC system, especially if the new enclosed area has large window surfaces. The space may become difficult to heat or cool efficiently, resulting in discomfort and increased energy consumption.
Solution
Consider a Daikin OTERRA for your patio enclosure. This single‑zone system is designed to provide a comfortable, mid‑efficiency mini‑split solution, specifically qualified to accommodate your indoor comfort for your new enclosed patio.
The Daikin OTERRA, featuring a variable speed inverter compressor, is available in either a 115V or 240V model. The primary difference between these models lies in the electrical voltage they require to operate (standard 115V household voltage or dedicated 240V high‑voltage wiring), which affects installation flexibility and capacity ranges. With an indoor unit sound pressure of 19 decibels or dB(A), the OTERA is exceptionally quiet, yet has a cooling range for temperatures up to 115°F and a heating range for climates that drop down to 5°F.
Overview of Daikin OTERRA benefits
Hot start function
When the heating operation starts or when the unit changes from cooling to heating there is no cold draft released into the room.
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Wide angle louvers
Smoothly curved, wide‑angle louvers are designed for broad airflow coverage, ensuring consistent heating and cooling no matter where the indoor unit is installed. This is especially useful in spaces like sunrooms, where placement options are often limited.
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Simplified maintenance
The indoor unit has been re‑designed for easier removal of the drain pan, blower wheel, and indoor fan motor (compared to other wall‑mounted units).
Excellent limited warranty
Offered with an outstanding 12‑year limited warranty to provide peace of mind.
*Complete warranty details are available from your
local dealer/contractor or at daikincomfort.com. Limitations and exclusions apply.
Low ambient cooling
Even in winter, heat from the sun through large windows may require cooling. This system is designed to operate in cooling mode even when outdoor temperatures are below 0°F (−17.7°C) with field settings and/or optional accessories.
Challenges
Upgrading a bathroom to create a spa‑like retreat often involves adding features like a large soaking tub or a steam shower. Those enhancements can increase humidity levels, requiring precise air flow and temperature control to maintain comfort. Managing humidity levels is crucial for preventing damage to your home and maintaining optimal indoor air quality.
Solution
Installing a dedicated Daikin concealed heating and cooling unit in a bathroom provides ideal comfort without the need for a visible wall‑mounted or floor‑standing system. It also frees up existing ductwork, letting you redirect airflow to the primary living spaces that need it most.
The FDMQ can be easily mounted in a soffit above a bathroom closet door.
The Daikin FDMQ concealed indoor unit is a versatile indoor unit designed for both heating and cooling a space, offering a range of features for efficient and comfortable climate control. The FDMQ indoor unit connects to an outdoor Daikin AURORA heat pump system, designed to keep your space comfortable even with extreme outdoor weather conditions ranging from −13°F (−25°C) to 115°F (46°C).
The concealed nature of the ducted unit means it is hidden from view, maintaining a clean aesthetic for a bathroom. These units are designed to operate quietly, minimizing noise disruption to create a peaceful environment.
Overview of Daikin FDMQ connected to Daikin AURORA benefits
High heating output & hot start function
Daikin AURORA systems are specifically designed for cold climates, providing effective heating even in temperatures as low as −13°F (−25°C).
Concealed design
When a wall‑mounted or floor‑mounted indoor unit won’t fit, it allows for a seamless integration to your bathroom project.
Auto-Restart
The unit memorizes the operation mode, airflow and temperature settings. Should there be a power failure when the unit is in operation, it will automatically return to the same operating conditions when the power is restored.
Improved air quality
FDMQ units can receive high MERV performance filters to provide a clean air feeling to your new bathroom.
Professional Assessment
Consult with a Daikin Pro for a precise load calculation to determine the correct size for your mini‑split system. The Daikin Pro will also recommend the ideal installation location, the type of system best suited for your needs, highlight financing options (for qualified buyers), and inform you of any applicable tax credits* and incentives.
* This is not tax advice, and there are eligibility requirements that may affect a specific taxpayers’ ability to obtain the tax credit. Taxpayers are encouraged to seek advice from their own tax professional to determine the application of such credits to their specific situation.
Insulation
Proper insulation has a significant impact on the amount of heating or cooling energy—measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs)—needed to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature in a specific space. Well‑insulated attics may be able to use lower BTU ratings, while poorly insulated ones need considerably more power.
Climate
Hot climates demand high BTU ratings for cooling, while cold climates require more heating capacity. Work with a professional to understand the influence of solar gains through bay windows, skylights, or optimize your design with the addition of curtains that minimize the impact of weather conditions. Select the right system for your climate and location.
Heat Sources
Your Daikin Pro should account for additional heat sources for your new space. Your need for heating and cooling will be different, whether you intend to use the space for family movies (home theater equipment generates a lot of heat) or if you are transforming your attic into a yoga studio or craft room.
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