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 Hudsonville homes and businesses. Mazure's Heating & Air Conditioning is just 8 minutes from our Jenison shop — fast response when you need it most.
A new air conditioning system is a 15-year decision, and getting it right matters more than getting it cheap. Mazure's Heating & Air Conditioning has been installing central air and ductless systems for Hudsonville homeowners since 1987. We're based eight minutes away in Jenison, and Mike Mazure does every estimate himself — no commissioned salespeople, no pressure. Call (616) 669-8085 for a free in-home estimate.
We regularly serve homes in Downtown Hudsonville, Hillcrest — near Hudsonville Fairgrounds and Gemmen's Hardware. Our Jenison headquarters puts us just 8 minutes from our Jenison shop, which means convenient scheduling for appointments and installations.
Hudsonville has been growing, and the housing ranges from 1950s homes near downtown to brand-new construction on the edges of town. Each home needs a different AC system, and we don't guess — we calculate.
A Manual J load calculation accounts for your home's square footage, insulation, window area and type, number of floors, ceiling height, and orientation. A 1,800-square-foot two-story near Harvey Street with older windows needs a different tonnage than a 1,800-square-foot ranch in a newer Hillcrest development with spray-foam insulation. Installing the wrong size wastes your money either way: oversized units short-cycle and leave the house humid, while undersized units run nonstop and still can't keep up on 90-degree days.
We install systems rated from 14 to 20 SEER2. For most Hudsonville homes, 16-18 SEER2 offers the best value — strong energy savings without the steep price jump to top-tier models. We carry Carrier, Lennox, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, York, and American Standard, plus ductless options from Mitsubishi and Fujitsu.
A central AC installation in Hudsonville typically costs $4,000 to $8,000 including the outdoor condenser, indoor evaporator coil, thermostat, refrigerant lines, and all labor. The price varies with system size, efficiency rating, and whether ductwork modifications are needed.
We handle our own installations — no subcontractors. The same team that sized your system installs it and stands behind it. For a standard replacement in Hudsonville, here's the timeline:
We arrive in the morning with the new equipment. Drop cloths protect your floors and landscaping around the outdoor unit. We disconnect and remove the old condenser and indoor coil. Before the new equipment goes in, we inspect the ductwork. Leaky or undersized ducts undermine even the best AC system — you'd be paying for cooling capacity that never reaches your rooms. If we find issues, we discuss options before proceeding.
The new outdoor unit gets set on the existing pad (or a new one if needed), and the indoor coil gets mounted in the plenum above your furnace. We braze the refrigerant lines, pull a vacuum to remove moisture and contaminants, and charge the system to the manufacturer's specification. Then we verify operation: check airflow, measure superheat and subcooling, test the thermostat, and run the system through multiple cooling cycles.
Most installations wrap up by mid-afternoon. You walk us out with cold air flowing and a clear understanding of how to operate your new thermostat.
Since our shop in Jenison is just eight minutes from Hudsonville, warranty service and follow-up calls are handled quickly. If something needs adjustment in the first season, we're practically next door.
Some of the older homes in Hudsonville — particularly near downtown and the original residential streets — were built without air conditioning. If you're adding AC for the first time, there are a few things to consider.
If your home has a forced-air furnace with ductwork, adding central AC is relatively straightforward. We install an outdoor condenser and an indoor evaporator coil that mounts on top of your furnace. The existing ductwork handles both heating and cooling airflow. The main question is whether the duct sizing is adequate — ducts designed only for heating sometimes need modifications to handle the higher airflow that cooling requires.
If your home has no ductwork — baseboard heat, radiators, or a boiler system — a ductless mini-split is usually the best option. We install single-zone and multi-zone ductless systems from Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and Carrier. A single-zone unit for one room runs $3,500 to $5,500. A multi-zone system covering three to four rooms costs $6,000 to $15,000.
Ductless systems are also the answer for room additions, finished attics, and converted garages that the central system doesn't reach. Several Hudsonville homeowners have called us to cool bonus rooms and home offices that bake in the summer — a single ductless head solves the problem without major renovation.
Call (616) 669-8085 and we'll evaluate your home. Whether the answer is central AC, ductless, or a combination, you'll get a straight recommendation and honest pricing.



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Mazure's is just 8 minutes from our Jenison shop. Call for fast, honest service from a company that's been trusted since 1987.