Prior Lake has grown from a lakeside getaway town into a full suburb, and that history shows in its mix of older lakefront cottages turned year round homes and newer development further from the water. Many lakefront properties near areas like Spring Lake rely on ductless mini splits to cool additions and converted spaces. O’Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air has repaired mini splits throughout Prior Lake for more than 25 years.
Whether your home sits along the water or further out in one of Prior Lake’s newer neighborhoods, these signs usually point to a repair need.
Catching these signs early helps keep your home comfortable through the next stretch of Minnesota weather.
We start by reviewing your home’s specific setup, since older lakefront cottages converted to year round living often have different installation histories than newer builds further from the water. Our technicians check refrigerant levels, electrical connections, and drainage as part of every visit.
Once we’ve identified the issue, we complete the repair and test the system under full load to confirm proper performance. For lakefront properties, we pay particular attention to condensate drainage and corrosion, since humidity levels stay higher for more of the year near Spring Lake and Prior Lake itself.
We finish by explaining what we found and offering guidance suited to your property’s setting.
The mix of lakefront and inland properties throughout Prior Lake leads to a fairly wide range of mini split issues.
Our technicians know to consider proximity to the water when diagnosing the issue.
A homeowner named Rachel near the Spring Lake area called us when her converted cottage’s mini split started struggling to keep up on a hot, humid afternoon. Our technician found the outdoor unit’s coils coated in grime, likely from the moisture heavy lake air combined with a slightly low refrigerant charge.
After cleaning the coils and recharging the system, the unit cooled the space evenly again. Rachel asked about keeping the system in shape given how close her home sits to the water, so our technician recommended a seasonal cleaning routine.
From lakefront properties to newer inland neighborhoods, homeowners throughout Prior Lake choose us for a consistent set of reasons.
Wherever you are in Prior Lake, we bring the same dependable service to your door.