Available 24/7
(616) 540-7918
Menu

IF YOU ARE A HOMEOWNER OR A HOMEBUYER OF A HOUSE WITH BOILER HEATING, YOU MAY THINK THAT AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT AN OPTION FOR YOUR HOME.

Boiler systems do not have ductwork, so traditional central air conditioning is impossible. This is not true! There are solutions that will provide air conditioning to a boiler heated home. Here we will talk about two of them: mini-split systems and high-velocity systems.


MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS

An excellent way to add air conditioning to a boiler heating system is by installing one or more ductless mini-split systems. These systems do not connect to your boiler system; they are standalone systems that will heat or cool an individual room or space. This allows the homeowner to easily control the temperature within that space.

If you need excellent quality air conditioning or heating in only parts of the house, mini-split systems are ideal. This would include houses or additions that are heated with hydronic heating, radiant panels, and space heaters or very energy efficient new homes that can be heated or cooled by a small system. If installing additional ductwork is difficult or cost prohibitive, mini-split systems are a great solution.

The installation of a mini-split system is quick and easy. Mini-split systems consist of two components. The first is an outdoor compressor/condenser and the other is an indoor air-handling unit or units. The two components are connected by cables, copper tubing, and a condensation drain line through a hole that is about three inches in diameter. Of course, for each room or area, you need to be cooled, you will need to install a mini-split system.

Two advantages of mini-split systems are energy efficiency and indoor air quality. These systems cost much less than a large air conditioner to operate.


HIGH-VELOCITY SYSTEMS

High velocity systems use a condenser that is on the outside of the building on ground and seamless soft rubber tubes that carry the air from the air handler to its intended destination(s). The rubber tubes take the place of duct work and are cleaner and more energy efficient. High velocity systems are sometimes simpler to install than traditional ducted central air conditioning and superior in comfort and looks.

High velocity systems push cool air through the tubes at high speed and can cool large areas (and multiple areas) of a home or building. The system circulates air very evenly throughout a space, eliminating pockets of cold or hot air and reducing humidity. It also operates quietly compared to mini-split or central air systems. The tubes are flexible and can be added with minimal destruction or damage to an existing building or its design elements.

This type of system works very well to cool historic buildings such as Heritage Hill homes, buildings with radiant heat systems, lofts, cabins, building additions. They save space and can be installed in small attics.

The above solutions can, of course, be used alone or in combination with each other to cool a boiler heated home, and they can be added without spending thousands of dollars renovating your home and installing ductwork.


If you have any questions about which types of cooling systems would be best for your home or areas of your home, call (616)-540-7918 or contact us online. We would be glad to talk through your options and install a system that will improve the comfort of your home year round.

service van
From The Lake To The City
Our Neighbors Love Us

Dan and company were very prompt, efficient and fixed the problem at my Mothers’ house quickly. We were very happy with their service and how quickly they could come to fix the problem. I would highly recommend them.

Sarah Z.

Very professional and efficient job done. I recommend this technician highly!

Regency A.

Daniel and the entire staff are very responsive. I have used Lake Michigan Mechanical throughout the years. They are professional and charge a fair rate. Both Nigel and Brandon did an outstanding job fixing my old A/C unit and installed the NEST thermostat. Well done gentlemen! Also, most recently installed a tank-less water heater. Once again did outstanding work by Daniel and Team!

Lauren M.

I highly recommend Daniel with Lake Michigan Mechanical. Not only is he super friendly but he very professional and knows his stuff. I bought a new house and of course the current water heater died within a months time of buying the house. Daniel and staff were in and within 24 hours of me noting the problem we had a new heater. Thank you so much for great work!

Theodore S.

We highly recommend Dan and Lake Michigan Mechanical. He provides our rental and personal properties with professional, dependable and knowledgeable service.

Duana & Bonnie W.

Very patient, great job educating us on the issue and explaining our different options

Amanda Z.

Professional and knowledge. They did a great job identifying the problems we were having with our boiler. While other HVAC companies were telling us to replace our unit completely, they knew exactly what to fix to get us up and running, saving us thousands of dollars. I will be calling on them for future repairs I might need. Thank you, Daniel and team!!

Eva S.

The phrase first impressions are lasting impressions rings true with Daniel VanderHyde. He rescued us one Saturday morning after we tried “fixing” our leaky shower faucet ourselves. Hoping he could not only undo what we’d done, but be able to fix it without it being a major project was our biggest concern. And he did just that! We were very impressed with the pride and care he put into his work; he was truly a professional.

Jamie & Christie H.

Daniel installed an Eternal Water Heater and we absolutely love it! He was quick and very knowledgeable about his products. The quality of his work is second to none!

Melissa K.

So we have to get a shout out to Lake Michigan Mechanical. They were the only ones who could come do the repair today, everyone else was like three days or more out. They were really cool and made the best out of what was a really stressful day for us!! They were really respectful of keeping our door shut when they went in/out (you would not believe how many animals of ours have gotten out due to home repair people) and they cleaned up after themselves!! So far the hot water seems to be working great!

Jessica G.

These folks were very knowledge and we love the straightforward pricing.

Satisfied Customer

Daniel came right down to fix a pump that was broken on a machine and the timing… was critical, he had a very difficult task completed promptly and I was returned to productivity faster than expected. Thank you I’m very happy.

Mark G.

Daniel and Aiden did an amazingly quick job responding to and repairing my broken furnace over a weekend. Cheers Gents!

Robert D.