Additions, garages, finished basements and lake cabins without central ductwork all share a problem: the main system was never designed to serve them. A ductless mini-split solves it with a small outdoor unit connected by refrigerant lines to one or more indoor heads, giving that space its own zone without the cost and disruption of running new ducts.
North Country Plumbing & Heating installs Durastar mini-splits in single-zone and multi-zone configurations across Crosslake and the Brainerd Lakes Area, and we repair and maintain ductless equipment whoever installed it.
Diagnosis for inconsistent cooling, strange noises, rising energy bills or frequent cycling.
Same-day repair and priority emergency scheduling during business hours.
Filter and coil cleaning that keeps output and indoor air quality where they should be.
Preventive service that catches minor issues before they become significant problems.
Durastar single-zone and multi-zone systems, sized to the space rather than the house.
Ideal for additions, garages, finished basements and lake cabins without ductwork.
We install Durastar ductless equipment, including multi-zone systems for the parts of a home a central system underserves.
Multiple indoor units provide personalized comfort for each room or zone.
Ductless is often the right answer for seasonal properties and buildings that never had ducts.
Certified technicians and transparent estimates on every ductless job.
We install and service ductless systems throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area, and seasonal lake properties are a large part of that work. We serve Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Brainerd, Baxter, Breezy Point, Pine River, along with Backus, Hackensack, Emily, Fifty Lakes, Outing, Longville, Jenkins and Mission. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, and we offer same-day service and priority emergency scheduling during those hours.
Because we are a combined plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical contractor, a single visit can cover problems that would otherwise take two or three separate trades. Call 218-692-3000 or schedule service online.
A ducted cold-climate heat pump is usually the simpler path when the home already has usable ductwork.
For whole-home cooling through existing ducts, central air is generally the more economical route.
Ductless heads carry their own filtration, and we can talk through whole-home options alongside it.
We will tell you honestly whether a ductless system is the right answer for your space or whether the problem belongs somewhere else in the house. Where a mini-split does fit, the advantages are concrete.
Mini-split systems offer zone-specific conditioning, letting you condition only the rooms you need and reducing energy consumption.
Multiple indoor units provide personalized comfort for each room or zone.
Ductless systems are easier to install than traditional ones, making them ideal for homes without existing ductwork.
Mini-splits run quietly, so comfort does not come with constant HVAC noise.
We provide mini-split installation and replacement, repair and service, and preventive tune-ups and maintenance across Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Brainerd, Baxter and the surrounding Brainerd Lakes Area.
When running ductwork is the hard part of the job. Additions, garages, finished basements, lake cabins without central ductwork, and any room that is consistently too hot or too cold are the situations where a ductless system usually wins.
Common signs include inconsistent cooling, strange noises, rising energy bills, or frequent cycling on and off. Our technicians can quickly diagnose the problem.
Yes. We install multi-zone Durastar systems that connect several indoor heads to a single outdoor unit, with each head keeping its own temperature setting.
Yes, and those are among the most common places we install them. Additions, garages, finished basements and lake cabins without central ductwork are exactly the spaces a ductless system is built for.
We all know that horrible feeling when something breaks down and you have to start doing the math. At North Country Plumbing & Heating we believe good service should always be affordable, which is why we’ve partnered with trusted financial institutions to bring you financing options that are designed around your needs.
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No one likes unexpected breakdowns or repairs, especially when they like to happen in the most inconvenient of times. That’s why we have our comprehensive 360 plan for your heating and cooling equipment. Routine maintenance not only helps catch potential problems early before they become expensive breakdowns, but it keeps your unit running efficiently for its full lifespan.
$19.95/month
2 HVAC Multipoint Service Inspections for 1 year (2 visits total)
Quarterly Filter Swaps. Additional Filters To Be Billed Out Separately
5% Discount on Any Equipment Upgrade or Replacement
10% Discount on Parts Required for Service
30% Off Service Labor Costs for Any Additional Services Needed for 1 Year
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At North Country, customer service is our first priority. We value every customer and want to make a positive, lasting impression. We have the expertise to design a plumbing system or accommodate any project that has been engineered with specifications. In addition, we're proud to provide a complete list of plumbing & HVAC servicing options.
We’re proud to serve our community and that includes offering seasonal specials to help you get a little bit more for a little bit less.
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