A Posted Price for the Garage You Converted
A converted garage in Waco still faces the same Central Texas sun that cooks a slab all afternoon. There are no ducts in that room, and a window unit will not keep a finished living space even. The room you just framed needs real heating and cooling, not a box in the glass.
Old West Minisplits posts the price before the work starts, no standoffs. A new one-zone install is $2,000, two zones are $3,700, and three zones are $5,400. Four or more zones are quoted individually. These flat prices are for new installs only, never repairs or service calls.
Why a Mini Split Fits a Finished Garage
Most Waco garages were built as workshops, not bedrooms. Once the drywall goes up, you still have a concrete floor, a wide door, and zero supply registers. A ductless heat pump mounts on the wall, runs a line set to a condenser outside, and conditions the space without tearing into the house next door.
Mini splits are heat pumps. They cool through brutal Central Texas summers and handle mild winters without a furnace. Insulation, vapor barriers, and framing remain work you arrange with your own trades, while we install the system and you finish the room.
What the Posted Price Covers on a Garage Job
The flat figure includes equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and even a Home Depot run for touch-up paint. Licensed contractors do the install. There are no trip fees and no surprise add-ons for ordinary work.
Honest exceptions sit up front, never buried. A very long line set, a panel upgrade the house already needed, or unusually difficult mounting can change the job. If the converted garage sits far from the electrical panel, a licensed electrician handles that upgrade as a separate trade. We do not perform panel work beyond what the flat price already includes.
Plan the Room, Then Lock the Comfort Price
McLennan County summers are long, and a living space over a garage slab will not stay comfortable on luck. Confirm permits and occupancy rules with the City of Waco before you treat the room as finished. Verify any utility rebate or tax credit with your provider or the IRS. We do not quote those numbers.
When the walls are closed enough to mount a head, use the quote form at /#quote. Describe the converted room, how many zones you need, and where the condenser can sit. Old West Minisplits serves the I-35 north corridor through Waco and the smaller Central Texas towns around it.
How we compare
| Factor | Old West Minisplits | New ducts from the house |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two, $5,400 for three, new installs only | Ductless work commonly runs $3,000-$6,000 per zone, plus separate duct construction |
| Quote process | Price is posted. Use the quote form at /#quote. | Most contractors require an in-home visit before quoting |
| Ductwork | None. A wall head and an outdoor condenser. | New trunks, returns, and ceiling cuts through a finished garage |
| What's included | Equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, touch-up paint | Often a custom equipment bid, with line set, electrical, and trip fees extra |
Straight answers
Does the $2,000 flat price cover a new garage-conversion install?
Yes for a new one-zone install with a standard line set and ordinary mounting. Two zones are $3,700 and three zones are $5,400. Four or more zones are quoted individually. This is not a repair or service-call price.
Can a mini split heat a garage living space in winter?
Yes. These systems are heat pumps. They cool through brutal Central Texas summers and handle mild winters without a furnace. Insulation and sealing are separate trades you arrange on your own.
What if my panel cannot support the new circuit?
A panel upgrade the house already needed is an honest exception, stated up front. A licensed electrician handles that work. It is not part of Old West Minisplits beyond the standard electrical included in the flat price.
Do I need ducts pulled through the old garage ceiling?
No. A ductless head mounts on a finished wall and a condenser sits outside. We do not demolish ducts or run new trunk lines. If another contractor is opening walls for other trades, coordinate the line-set path so we can complete a clean new install.
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