Picture a beautiful century-old brick bungalow in a historic Chicago neighborhood. The architecture is stunning, the plaster walls are solid, and the home has character that newer construction simply can’t match. There’s just one problem: no ductwork. For generations, homeowners in these classic properties faced a frustrating choice between living with window units or tearing apart walls and ceilings to retrofit bulky conventional duct systems. Spacepak high-velocity air conditioning changes that equation entirely, and the team at All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning specializes in bringing this elegant solution to homes throughout the area.
What Makes Spacepak High-Velocity Systems Different
Spacepak systems operate on a fundamentally different principle than traditional central air conditioning. Rather than moving large volumes of air slowly through oversized rectangular ducts, a Spacepak system delivers conditioned air at high velocity through small, flexible tubing that measures only about two inches in diameter. These flexible supply lines snake through existing wall cavities, ceiling spaces, and floor joists without requiring the major structural modifications that conventional systems demand.
The high-velocity airflow creates a phenomenon called aspiration, where the rapidly moving air gently mixes the room’s atmosphere as it enters through small, unobtrusive outlets. This eliminates the temperature stratification and drafty cold spots common with older systems. The result is consistently even cooling from floor to ceiling. Because the entire system is engineered around compact components, All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning can install Spacepak in homes where homeowners assumed central air was simply impossible.
The Installation Process Our Technicians Follow
Every successful Spacepak installation begins with a thorough in-home assessment. Our technicians evaluate your home’s square footage, insulation levels, window placement, and existing mechanical spaces to determine the appropriate system capacity and the most efficient routing for the supply tubing. Proper load calculation matters tremendously with high-velocity systems, since an undersized or oversized unit will compromise comfort and efficiency.
Once the design is finalized, our team carefully installs the air handler in an attic, basement, or dedicated mechanical closet. From there, the small-diameter tubing is routed to each room through existing chases and cavities. The compact outlets, available in round or slotted styles, are positioned in ceilings, floors, or walls and blend seamlessly with your home’s finishes.
Key advantages our customers appreciate about Spacepak installation include:
- Minimal structural disruption: The small tubing fits where traditional ductwork never could, preserving plaster, trim, and historic details.
- Whisper-quiet operation: Sound-attenuating tubing and acoustic insulation keep the system remarkably quiet.
- Superior humidity control: High-velocity systems remove roughly 30 percent more moisture than conventional systems, leaving interiors crisp and comfortable.
- Discreet appearance: The small outlets are far less noticeable than large registers and grilles.
Ideal Applications Across Chicago Homes
Spacepak systems excel in a wide range of settings. Vintage Chicago greystones, Victorian-era residences, and brick two-flats benefit enormously because their solid masonry construction leaves no room for conventional ducts. Homeowners completing gut rehabs or finishing attics and basements also turn to Spacepak when they want modern comfort without sacrificing usable space or ceiling height to large duct runs.
The system is equally valuable in homes that use hot water or steam radiator heating and have never had any forced-air infrastructure. Instead of installing an entirely new duct network, All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning can add Spacepak cooling alongside the existing heating system, giving these homes whole-house air conditioning for the first time. Additions, sunrooms, and hard-to-cool upper floors are other situations where the flexible tubing reaches spaces that traditional systems struggle to serve effectively.
Why Chicago Homeowners Choose All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
All Temp Chicago Heating & Air Conditioning has become the first choice for tens of thousands of families throughout the Chicago and suburban areas. We remain a family owned and operated company, selling quality furnaces, air conditioning, boilers, air purifiers, humidifiers, ventilation, and water heaters. Beyond Spacepak installation, we provide expert equipment installation, tune-up, and repair services across Chicago, IL and surrounding areas, so the relationship doesn’t end when your system is up and running.
Our courteous, fast, and friendly staff is here to service all of your needs, and we proudly serve communities including Chicago, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Woodridge, and Darien, IL. As one of Bryant’s highest-rated dealers in the nation, we hold ourselves to exacting standards on every project. When you invest in a high-velocity cooling system, you want a contractor who understands the engineering and respects your home. Contact All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning today to schedule your Spacepak consultation and discover how comfortable your Chicago home can truly be, even without conventional ductwork in place.