Heating & Cooling for Older and Vintage Homes
The North Shore and Chicago's North Side are full of beautiful older homes: Tudors, bungalows, four-squares and Victorians that were built long before central air. These homes have thick plaster walls, steam or hot-water radiators, and little or no ductwork. Gartner has worked inside them since 1985, and we know how to keep their character while making them comfortable.
Systems We Service in Older Homes
- Steam and hot-water boilers and radiators
- Gravity-converted and older forced-air systems
- Ductless mini-splits and high-velocity systems for cooling without major demolition
- Older water heaters, galvanized and cast-iron plumbing concerns
- Window AC replacements with ductless systems
Respecting Your Home
We plan line-set routes and equipment locations to protect plaster, woodwork and sightlines, and we explain every option before we start.
- Family-Owned Since 1985
- Factory Authorized Bryant Dealer
- Bryant Circle of Champions: 3 Years Running
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
- All Makes & Models Serviced
- Licensed & Insured
- Rated 4.95/5 on Bryant.com
FAQ
Older & Vintage Homes FAQ
Yes, through ductless mini-splits, high-velocity small-duct systems, or ductwork in the attic for upper floors. We'll recommend what fits your home.
Not always. Many older boilers can be maintained for years. When replacement makes sense, a new high-efficiency boiler can use your existing radiators.
Schedule Service with Gartner HVAC
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