What Is a Ductless Mini-Split? A Grand Rapids Homeowner's Guide
Learn how ductless mini-splits work, what they cost in Grand Rapids, and whether one makes sense for your home. Straight talk from a local HVAC pro.

Professional ac installation for Caledonia homes and businesses. Mazure's Heating & Air Conditioning is just 22 minutes from our Jenison shop — fast response when you need it most.
Caledonia keeps growing, and a lot of those new homes along M-37 came with builder-grade air conditioning that's already showing its age. If your AC struggles to keep up with Michigan summers, or you're in an older Caledonia home that never had central air, Mazure's Heating & Air Conditioning can help. We've been installing cooling systems across West Michigan since 1987, and we take the time to size every system properly. Call (616) 669-8085 for a free estimate — Mike will come out himself.
We regularly serve homes in Downtown Caledonia, Caledonia Township — near Caledonia Lakeside Park and M-37. Our Jenison headquarters puts us just 22 minutes from our Jenison shop, which means convenient scheduling for appointments and installations.
An air conditioner that's too big for your home will cycle on and off constantly, waste electricity, and leave you with clammy, humid air. One that's too small will run all day and never get your house comfortable. We run a Manual J load calculation before recommending any equipment. It factors in your home's square footage, insulation levels, window exposure, and ceiling height. This matters especially in Caledonia where you've got everything from compact ranch homes near Downtown Caledonia to large two-story colonials in the newer developments. We install systems from Carrier, Lennox, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, York, and American Standard, plus ductless mini-splits from Mitsubishi and Fujitsu for homes without existing ductwork. SEER2 ratings on what we install range from 14 to 20 — higher efficiency costs more upfront but lowers your electric bill every summer.
Most central AC installations take one day. We set the outdoor condenser, connect the refrigerant lines, wire the electrical, and commission the system. If you're adding AC to an older Caledonia home that only has a furnace, the job includes installing an evaporator coil and possibly modifying ductwork — that can add time, but we'll spell it all out in the estimate. Total cost for a new AC system typically runs $4,000 to $8,000 depending on efficiency, home size, and ductwork needs. We protect your property during the install and leave the jobsite clean. After everything is running, we walk you through the system, explain the warranty, and make sure you're set for summer.
Caledonia Township still has plenty of homes built in the 1960s through 1980s that rely on window units or have no air conditioning at all. Adding central AC to these homes is very doable if you already have a forced-air furnace with ductwork. We add an evaporator coil above the furnace, run refrigerant lines to the outdoor unit, and your existing blower does the rest. If the ductwork needs upgrading to handle cooling loads, we'll tell you during the estimate. Ductless mini-splits are another great option for homes where running new ductwork isn't practical — they're efficient, quiet, and let you cool specific rooms. Call us at (616) 669-8085 and we'll walk through your options.



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Mazure's is just 22 minutes from our Jenison shop. Call for fast, honest service from a company that's been trusted since 1987.