Radiant Cooling Services in Santa Fe 

Installing & Repairing Ecodan Systems for Homeowners in and Around Santa Fe County

Modern home comfort is shifting toward quieter, more energy-efficient climate control. Radiant cooling provides a subtle and continuous way to keep your living space comfortably cool without relying entirely on high-velocity forced air. By circulating chilled water through underfloor tubing, wall panels, or ceiling setups, these hydronic systems absorb radiant heat directly from the objects and occupants in a room.

If you want to upgrade your home’s efficiency or build a custom sanctuary in Santa Fe, hydronic technology offers a fresh approach to summer comfort. 

Roadrunner Air, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical is here to guide you through every step of the process, from conducting initial home evaluations and system designs to completing turnkey installations, repairs, and long-term maintenance.

Contact our team today to learn more about our cooling solutions!

Why Choose Hydronic Cooling for New Mexico Living?

Hydronic climate control offers unique benefits for high-desert residences, blending modern plumbing infrastructure with advanced heat-exchange technology.

Whisper-Quiet Operation

Traditional air conditioners move large volumes of air through ductwork, creating noticeable blowing sounds and fan noise. Radiant cooling operates almost silently, allowing you to enjoy a calm indoor environment.

Balanced Temperature Distribution

Forced-air units often create warm and cold spots as air cycles on and off. Hydronic systems absorb heat continuously, keeping room temperatures steady and balanced.

Reduced Airborne Dust and Allergens

Because radiant systems cool without pushing air through dusty ducts, they help maintain cleaner indoor air quality, a major plus in dry, dusty climates.

Superior Thermal Efficiency

Water transfers thermal energy far more effectively than air. Utilizing a hydronic system helps reduce overall household energy consumption.

Understanding how radiant technology operates makes it easier to plan your next home improvement project. 

Exploring the Mitsubishi Ecodan Air-to-Water System

At the heart of modern radiant heating and cooling is air-to-water heat pump technology. The Mitsubishi® Ecodan system provides a reliable, all-electric way to manage indoor temperatures by extracting thermal energy from outdoor air and transferring it directly into water circuits.

The outdoor Ecodan unit pairs with an indoor Hydrobox, which houses the hydraulic components, pumps, and intuitive controls needed to route chilled or heated water throughout your home's plumbing network.

Innovative Features of the Ecodan System

By combining inverter heat pump tech with smart hydronic controls, the Ecodan system keeps your home comfortable in any season. 

It offers the following features:

• Inverter-Driven Compressor – Instead of constantly cycling fully on and off, the inverter compressor adjusts its output to match your home’s immediate cooling demand. This precise modulation saves energy and keeps room temperatures consistent.
• Reversible Operation – The Ecodan unit delivers year-round utility by providing radiant space cooling during warm months and hydronic space heating when winter sets in.
• Smart Auto Adaptation Controls – Built-in self-learning controls track changes in both room and outdoor temperatures, continuously fine-tuning water flow rates to maximize comfort and reduce energy usage.
• Multi-Zone Temperature Management – The system handles different supply temperatures across separate zones, making it simple to maintain custom comfort levels in different areas of your home.
• Web-Enabled Remote Control – Integrated smart app compatibility lets you monitor performance, adjust schedules, and manage indoor settings right from your phone or tablet.

Our Radiant Cooling Services

Every home’s architecture, floor layout, and insulation profile are unique. That’s why our team handles the radiant cooling process from start to finish, guiding you through design, installation, and long-term maintenance.

We work with single-family homeowners across Santa Fe County, delivering tailored solutions for both modern custom builds and home upgrades.

Reach out to our team in Santa Fe and schedule a system consultation today.

System Evaluation and Feasibility

Before installing an air-to-water heat pump, an evaluation of your home’s existing setup is required. If your property already features compatible hydronic tubing or wall/ceiling panels, we can assess their condition and flow capacity to verify compatibility with the Ecodan heat pump. If your home does not have hydronic infrastructure yet, our team will evaluate your floor plan and structural layout to design a complete system.

Comprehensive Installation

We offer complete, turnkey installations. Our technicians handle every aspect of the job, from setting up outdoor heat pump units and indoor Hydrobox controls to laying out indoor radiant piping, underfloor tubing, and ceiling panels.

Whether you are designing a new custom build or retrofitting an existing residence, we manage the plumbing work to ensure your system operates smoothly.

System Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement

Proper maintenance keeps your hydronic equipment operating at peak efficiency. We offer professional repair, routine maintenance, and equipment replacement services for existing Ecodan units and radiant cooling setups. From monitoring system pressures to inspecting circulating pumps and hydroboxes, our technicians are here to keep your climate control system running reliably year after year.

Investing in expert setup and care protects your home's comfort and long-term energy performance. Call our office at (505) 404-6941 to discuss your project goals today!

Our Process: What to Expect During a Radiant Cooling Project

Starting a radiant cooling upgrade is a major home improvement project. Knowing what to expect during the evaluation, design, and installation stages helps ensure a smooth experience.

You can always expect:

1. Initial Site Evaluation – We perform an in-depth walk-through of your residence to check your current mechanical setup, evaluate insulation levels, and inspect existing tubing or subfloors.
2. System Design & Equipment Selection – Our team calculates the cooling load for your living space and designs a setup tuned for northern New Mexico’s climate. We map out pipe routing, zone controls, and the appropriate Ecodan heat pump capacity.
3. Professional Installation – Our technicians set up the outdoor unit, connect the indoor Hydrobox, install radiant loops or panels, and complete all required electrical and hydraulic connections.
4. Commissioning & Setup – We fill and purge the hydronic loops, configure the smart Auto Adaptation controls, test for proper flow rates, and verify that the system cools evenly.
5. System Walkthrough – Once installation is complete, we show you how to use your new controls, program customized schedules, and manage settings through your mobile app.

From your first phone call to the final system check, our team delivers dependable workmanship and clear communication every step of the way. 

Get in touch today to get your radiant cooling project underway!