When an Old HVAC System Was Making Church Services Uncomfortable, St. John the Baptist Called Peach Heat and Cool
St. John the Baptist Church in Quincy needed a better way to heat and cool its large worship space. The existing system was old, and the building presented a challenge that many traditional HVAC systems cannot easily solve: there was no practical way to run conventional ductwork throughout the church.
Peach Heat and Cool was brought in to find a ductless approach that could handle the size of the building without turning the interior into a construction project.
The Challenge
The church’s aging HVAC system was no longer keeping the building comfortable. During services, that created a problem nobody wanted to deal with. People did not want to sit through a service sweating because the building could not keep up.
The building itself made the project even more challenging. Large stone churches are not simple HVAC installations. Running ductwork through the interior can mean major structural and aesthetic changes, making ductless systems a much more practical option.
The church needed heating and cooling throughout the building without trying to force a conventional ducted system into a space that was never designed for it.
What We Did
Peach Heat and Cool installed 27 ductless mini-split units, with each unit sized at two tons, giving the church dedicated heating and cooling throughout the building.
The project used a ductless approach specifically suited to the church’s structure. Instead of trying to hide a massive duct system inside the building, the installation provided distributed heating and cooling through individual indoor units.
The project also qualified for $112,000 in Mass Save incentives. That incentive dramatically reduced the church’s out-of-pocket cost and made a major HVAC upgrade far more attainable.
Before & After
The Rebates That Made It Affordable
The 27-unit installation qualified for $112,000 in Mass Save incentives, significantly reducing the church’s project cost. Peach Heat and Cool handled the rebate process and paperwork from start to finish, helping the church navigate the program requirements and secure the available savings tied to its ductless mini-split installation.
Why This Matters for Massachusetts Churches
Churches have HVAC challenges that are different from a typical home or office. Large worship spaces need heating and cooling without sacrificing the character of the building or taking on an impractical ductwork project.
Ductless mini-split systems can provide another path. Our ductless mini-split installation team helps churches evaluate the building, determine where heating and cooling are needed, and design a system around the space rather than forcing the space to accommodate traditional ductwork.
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