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Wall-mounted ductless mini split cooling a Texas living room with a family relaxing on the couch
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Ductless Mini Split Installation

Heating and cooling your home — even rooms without ductwork — is more affordable than you think. A ductless mini split pairs one outdoor compressor with one or more indoor units, connected by a refrigerant line that needs nothing more than a three-inch hole through the wall. There is no duct network to design, no attic to tear apart, and no forced-air losses, which is why ductless has become the default answer for Texas garages, additions, sunrooms, and older homes that central air never reached.

  • Energy-efficient heating & cooling
  • Can lower your utility bills
  • Heats & cools without ductwork
  • May qualify for utility rebates
  • Vetted, top-rated local installers
  • Options for any room or budget

Texas Ductless Mini Split Installation Services

Ductless systems heat and cool room by room, so they fit almost anywhere. Explore our specialized solutions below.

Advantages Of A Ductless Mini Split

A modern, efficient way to control the climate in your home, room by room.

  • No Ductwork Required

    Perfect for additions, garages, and older homes — no ducts to install or maintain. A three-inch hole through the wall carries the refrigerant line, and that is the whole intrusion.

  • Room-By-Room Zoning

    Set different temperatures in different rooms and only condition the space you are using. Stop paying to cool a guest room nobody has slept in since Thanksgiving.

  • Heats AND Cools

    One system for year-round comfort — efficient cooling in summer, heat-pump warmth in winter. Modern units still produce usable heat well below Texas freeze temperatures.

  • High Efficiency

    Inverter compressors run only as hard as needed instead of slamming on and off, which can mean meaningfully lower summer bills. Many systems we install rate 20–24 SEER2.

  • Quiet Operation

    Indoor units run in the low 20-decibel range at minimum fan speed — quieter than a library. You stop noticing the system is there, which is the point.

  • Utility Rebates

    Oncor, CenterPoint, CPS Energy, and Austin Energy all run heat pump rebate programs, typically $500–$600 per unit. The federal 25C tax credit expired at the end of 2025, so utility programs are where the savings are now.

Real Installs From Texas Homeowners

Every photo below is an actual completed job. See the quality of work you can expect before you request your quote.

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Our Texas Installer Standards

We connect you with professionals who meet the highest industry standards for quality and compliance.

  • Licensed & Insured Contractors

    Every quote comes from a contractor carrying an active Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) license. In Texas, HVAC work on a residence legally requires one — we verify it before an installer joins the network.

  • Veteran-Owned & Operated

    We prioritize partnering with local, veteran-owned businesses that bring integrity to your home. Our own operation is veteran-owned, and it shapes how we expect a crew to treat a customer.

  • EPA Certified

    Installations follow federal refrigerant handling rules under EPA Section 608. This is not paperwork for its own sake: an uncertified install is the fastest way to void the manufacturer warranty on your new system.

How It Works

Three simple steps to your free mini split quote.

  1. 1

    Answer A Few Questions

    Tell us about your space and project — square footage, how many rooms, whether there is power nearby. It takes about a minute.

  2. 2

    Match With A Local Installer

    We connect you with a vetted, top-rated mini split installer working in your Texas city — one who knows your local permitting office and which utility rebate actually applies to you.

  3. 3

    Get Your Free Quote

    An installer reaches out to set up your estimate, answer your questions, and put a real number in writing. No obligation to book.

What Homeowners Are Saying

Real reviews from customers of the local installers we work with.

4.9 / 5 from 300 Google reviews

  • “Great experience would definitely do business with them again they will be my go to for mini splits!”

    Stephen P.

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  • “Thank you for installing our split unit! Very efficient and professional service. Would highly recommend!”

    Aya A.

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  • “Great service! Everything was done in a few hours. Clean and professional job, Very satisfied!”

    Kevin W.

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  • “Jerimiah is a man of his word, he honors his warranty, and he has a very good work ethic. I’d be happy to buy from him any time.”

    Christopher P.

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  • “They were quick and reasonably priced! And responded quickly. Jeremy was a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend”

    D. H.

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  • “Jeremiah and Patrick did a great job installing the mini split I bought from Costco. This unit will help keep my garage cool in Third Ward. They are very professional and I’d use them again.”

    Tyler F.

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Mini Split Questions Texas Homeowners Ask

Straight answers with real numbers — no “it depends” without the detail behind it.

How much does mini split installation cost in Texas?
A single-zone mini split runs $2,000–$5,500 installed in Texas, covering equipment and labor. A dual-zone system covering two rooms runs $4,000–$9,000, a three-to-four-zone system $6,500–$11,000, and a whole-home ductless replacement $10,000–$14,500. Where you land inside a range depends on capacity, equipment quality, and whether a new dedicated 240V circuit is needed. See the full pricing breakdown.
Are mini splits worth it in Texas heat?
Yes — a correctly sized inverter mini split holds about 93 percent of its rated capacity at 105°F and roughly 88 percent at 110°F, beyond the design temperature of every Texas metro. Running cost is modest: a 12,000 BTU unit typically costs $25–$50 a month through a Texas summer in a well-insulated room, or $45–$75 in a poorly insulated one like a garage. The bigger advantage is dehumidification — inverter units run long, low-output cycles rather than short bursts, pulling far more moisture from the air. That matters on the Gulf Coast, where an oversized system leaves a room cold and clammy.
Do I need a permit to install a mini split in Texas?
In most Texas cities, yes — a mechanical permit, plus an electrical permit if a new circuit is involved. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth all require them for a new HVAC system. Permit filing and inspection coordination are included in the $2,000–$5,500 installed price, not billed separately. If a contractor offers to skip the permit to save you money, treat that as a reason to get a different quote — unpermitted mechanical work surfaces at resale inspection and can complicate an insurance claim.
What mini split rebates are available in Texas in 2026?
Utility rebates only — the federal 25C tax credit, worth up to $2,000 on a qualifying heat pump, expired December 31, 2025 and does not apply to 2026 installations. Be skeptical of any contractor still advertising it. What remains: Oncor pays up to $600 per heat pump across DFW, CenterPoint up to $500 in Houston, CPS Energy $100–$275 per ton in San Antonio, and Austin Energy up to roughly $3,000 on bundled whole-home projects inside the city limits. Check a recent bill — Denton and Garland run their own municipal utilities and are outside the Oncor program entirely. Full detail in the rebates guide.
How long does a mini split installation take?
Four to six hours for a single-zone system — a single day, start to clean-up, with all labor included in the $2,000–$5,500 installed price. Multi-zone systems with three or more indoor heads take one to two days and run $6,500–$11,000. If a new dedicated circuit has to be run from your panel, add two to three hours. The step worth asking about is the vacuum: pulling a deep vacuum on the refrigerant lines before charging removes moisture that would otherwise form acids and destroy the compressor within a few years.
Mini split or central AC — which is better for a Texas home?
It depends on one measurable thing: the condition of your ductwork. If your ducts are sealed and sound, a high-efficiency central replacement at $12,000–$22,000 is usually the better value. If they run through a 140°F attic and leak — which describes a large share of Texas housing — you are losing 20 to 30 percent of everything you pay to cool, and ductless eliminates that loss entirely because there is no distribution path. Ask a contractor for a duct leakage test before deciding. Full comparison in the central AC guide.

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