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        "text": "HVAC capacity must be assessed by calculating the heating and cooling load for the new square footage, window placement, and exterior exposure. Options include extending your existing forced-air ductwork if your current furnace and AC unit have surplus capacity, or installing an independent ductless mini-split system. Extending ductwork creates seamless climate control but may require mechanical zoning, whereas a ductless mini-split offers dedicated room temperature control without straining your existing system.",
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        "description": "Contractors either extend existing ductwork if system capacity allows or install an independent ductless mini-split for dedicated climate control."
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  "description": "Contractors either extend existing ductwork if system capacity allows or install an independent ductless mini-split for dedicated climate control."
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