Ductless systems solve the comfort problems ductwork cannot reach: the addition that was never tied into the existing system, the finished basement that never warms up, the garage nobody can work in comfortably. Lakefront Heating & Air handles ductless installation as well as repair and maintenance, with each indoor head acting as its own zone with its own temperature setting.
Ductless equipment is simple to live with and specific to service. Here is where to start.
Where the indoor head goes, how the refrigerant lines are routed, and where the condensate drains decide whether a ductless install works well and looks right. We plan those before anything gets mounted on a wall.
One head not cooling while the others work, water dripping from an indoor unit, error codes on the display, or an outdoor unit that will not start. We diagnose per zone and at the condenser rather than guessing which end the fault sits at.
A lot of the housing stock around here was not built for central heating and cooling, and older cabins and lake homes are exactly where new ductwork gets expensive and intrusive.
Each indoor head has its own setting, so bedrooms nobody is using are not being conditioned alongside the living room. On a property occupied some weekends and not others, that flexibility is worth more than it is in a house lived in every day.
Installation needs only a small penetration through the wall for the refrigerant lines, which keeps the project out of ceilings and closets. In a finished cabin or an older lake home, that matters as much as the equipment itself.
The tradeoff for skipping ductwork is that there is no central filter catching debris. Each indoor head carries its own filter, and keeping those clean is the single biggest factor in how the system performs over time.
Neglected heads accumulate dust inside the indoor unit, which costs airflow and efficiency over time. Cleaning filters on a schedule and having the system serviced annually keeps that from happening.
The other common call is condensate drainage. An indoor head produces water as it cools, and a blocked or poorly sloped drain line sends that water out of the housing and down the wall.
We’re dedicated to keeping your systems running smoothly all year long throughout the varied Minnesota seasons. We offer comprehensive residential and commercial maintenance plans so you never have to worry about routine service in your Breezy Point, MN home or business again. Our plans include:
Regular maintenance keeps your system efficient, reducing energy costs.
Regular maintenance helps extend the life of your HVAC system and keeps it running efficiently.
Our maintenance plan members benefit from priority service, no matter the call.
Our technicians perform a full 26-point inspection with every maintenance visit.
We value your satisfaction and comfort above all else, which is why we offer seasonal specials and can help you find the best rebates.
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Did you know that your new installation probably qualifies for a rebate from the state or local energy companies, or for a tax credit during next year’s filing? Use Armstrong Air’s rebate search to find the best options in your area. If you still have questions, our team is familiar with the programs available to you and can help advise you on the best choices for your new equipment.
Contact UsIf there is a space on your property that has never been comfortable, ductless is usually the answer. Start with mini-split installation, or with repair and maintenance if you already have a system.
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