A fan coil unit is the air-handling component of a central heating and cooling system. A blower fan pushes air across a heat exchanger coil that carries either hot water, refrigerant, or chilled water. The result is heated or cooled air delivered through ductwork to the rest of the home.
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(612) 405-7366WHEN A FAN COIL IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME
Signs Your Home Is a Fit for a Fan Coil System
Most fan coil unit installation projects come up for a handful of reasons. If any of the following sound like your home, a free in-home estimate can help you determine the right fit for you:
Boiler-only home that needs central cooling
Existing fan coil over 15 years old
Adding a heat pump for year-round comfort
Multi-zone home with persistent hot and cold spots
Replacing window units or portable AC
Frequent service calls on an older air handler
HEATING AND COOLING BASICS
What Is a Fan Coil Unit?
WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL
Why You Need a Professional Fan Coil Installer
Fan coil unit installation is more involved than a furnace swap. Sizing, refrigerant or hydronic loops, electrical loads, ductwork compatibility, condensate drains, and zoning all have to line up.
An incorrectly sized unit can short-cycle, drip water, run louder than it should, or fail city inspection. A licensed Hero fan coil installer sizes the system correctly, handles every detail, and gets it done right the first time.
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Common Questions About Fan Coil Units
What is a fan coil unit?
How is a fan coil unit different from a furnace?
A furnace burns gas to heat air directly. A fan coil heating and cooling unit transfers heat from another source (boiler, heat pump, or chiller) into the air stream. Fan coil systems are quieter, often more efficient, and can deliver cooling as well as heating.
How long does fan coil unit installation take?
Most fan coil unit replacements take 1 to 2 days. Full system installs that include a new heat pump, ductwork, or controls can take 2 to 5 days. Your Hero technician will share a clear timeline at your in-home estimate.
Will a fan coil unit work with my hydronic boiler?
Yes. Hero Home Services regularly pairs ducted fan coil units with existing hydronic boilers to add quiet, efficient cooling and air distribution to homes that have always run on radiators. The boiler can usually stay in service as a backup.
Do you offer financing on a fan coil system?
Yes. Hero Home Services offers heating and cooling financing through Service Finance Company, LLC, including 0% APR options for qualified buyers. Funds go directly from the lender to Hero so the install can begin without delay.
How long does a fan coil unit last?
A quality ducted fan coil unit typically lasts 15 to 20 years with annual maintenance. Variable-speed units tend to run on the longer end. Yearly tune-ups keep the warranty active and catch worn bearings, motor issues, or coil buildup before they shorten system life.
Can I install a fan coil unit myself?
No. Fan coil unit installation requires refrigerant or hydronic line work, electrical wiring, condensate drainage, ductwork connections, and a load calculation. Minnesota also requires a licensed heating and cooling contractor for most of this work. DIY can void warranties and fail city inspections.
Where do you offer fan coil unit installation?
Hero Home Services covers Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington and the surrounding Twin Cities communities. We dispatch from two offices, in Bloomington and Little Canada.
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