True Climate Control for Your Poolside Cabana
A poolside cabana in Central Texas is useless if the midday sun turns it into a furnace. Concrete patios and detached outdoor pavilions bake under July heat, rendering outdoor living spaces uninhabitable between noon and dusk.
Old West Minisplits installs dedicated ductless heat pumps for enclosed cabanas and pool houses at posted, flat rates. One zone is $2,000. Two zones are $3,700. Three zones are $5,400. You get reliable cooling right off the pool deck without hidden fees.
Built for Detached Structures and Wet Foot Traffic
Extending central ductwork from your main house to a pool house is expensive and inefficient. Ductless systems mount directly on the cabana wall and deliver immediate cooling exactly where swimmers take shelter. Licensed contractors handle the full install, from equipment mounting to standard electrical connections.
These systems run quietly, keeping your outdoor entertaining space peaceful. When the swim season ends and Central Texas sees winter cold snaps, the heat pump reverses function to warm the cabana without requiring a separate furnace or gas line.
Flat Pricing Posted in Plain Sight
Most contractors treat a cabana project like an excuse to charge luxury custom rates. In Central Texas, typical contractor bids for ductless installations range from $3,000 to $6,000 per zone and require sitting through an in-person sales pitch. We state our numbers up front on day one.
Our flat price covers the equipment, labor, line set, refrigerant, standard electrical hookup, and cleanup. We even pick up touch-up paint at Home Depot to leave your cabana walls looking sharp. If your project has rare complications like an exceptionally long line set or an overburdened subpanel, we explain those variables before turning a single screw.
New Installations Only with Honest Boundaries
Old West Minisplits focuses exclusively on new installations for finished cabanas, pool houses, and covered outdoor enclosures. We do not offer repair services, maintenance calls, or work on preexisting equipment. If your structure needs an electrical subpanel upgrade or heavy structural carpentry, you will arrange that with a separate specialist before installation day.
When your structure is framed, enclosed, and ready for power, our team steps in to complete the install cleanly. There are no surprise trip fees or inflated midday estimates. You can lock in your project directly through our quote form at /#quote.
How we compare
| Factor | Old West Minisplits | Traditional HVAC Contractors |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | 1 zone $2,000, 2 zones $3,700, 3 zones $5,400 | Typically $3,000 to $6,000 per zone via custom quotes |
| Cabana Inclusions | Equipment, labor, electrical, line set, testing, touch-up paint | Line covers, permits, and electrical often billed as add-ons |
| Pricing Transparency | Flat prices posted online with no sales standoff | Mandatory in-home sales visits before providing a price |
| Scope of Work | Dedicated new installs by licensed contractors | Often pushed into ongoing service plans and diagnostic calls |
Straight answers
How much does it cost to install a mini split in a poolside cabana?
Old West Minisplits installs new 1-zone systems for a flat $2,000. Two zones cost $3,700, and three zones cost $5,400. The price covers equipment, labor, line sets, standard electrical, testing, and cleanup.
Does my pool cabana need to be fully enclosed to run a mini split?
Yes. Ductless mini splits are designed for sealed, insulated, or weather-tight enclosed structures like finished cabanas, pool houses, and changing rooms. They cannot effectively cool open-air pavilions or unenclosed patios.
Are these prices for repairs or replacement of existing pool house AC units?
These flat prices are strictly for brand-new installations. We do not do service calls, diagnostics, or repairs on preexisting systems.
What if my poolside structure is far from the electrical panel?
Standard electrical connections are included in the flat rate. If your cabana requires an unusually long line set or a major panel upgrade that the property already needed, that is an honest exception quoted before work starts. Submit your structure details at /#quote.
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