Flat-Price Ductless Mini Split Installation in Dripping Springs from $2,000
Updated September 2026
Dripping Springs sits in Hays County where summer heat is not a surprise, it is a fact. A ductless mini split cools the rooms you actually use without the cost and mess of adding ductwork to an older home, garage, casita, studio, or addition.
Old West Minisplits posts one flat price for new ductless installation: $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, $5,400 for three zones. Equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and a Home Depot run for touch-up paint are included. No trip fees and no surprise add-ons.
What the flat price covers
Every Old West Minisplits flat price includes the same scope: equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, system testing, cleanup, and a Home Depot run for touch-up paint. You do not pay a trip fee and you do not get a quote that drifts upward after the first visit.
The honest exceptions are stated before work begins, never after. A very long line set, a panel upgrade the house already needed, or unusually difficult mounting can change the job. Those situations are discussed up front, not hidden in the final invoice.
Typical Dripping Springs jobs
People use these systems in Hays County for garages turned into workshops or gyms, casitas and guest quarters, home additions, and older homes that never had ductwork in a back bedroom or bonus room. Mini splits are heat pumps, so they cool through brutal Central Texas summers and handle our mild winters without a furnace.
Old West Minisplits serves Austin and the I-35 corridor, north to Waco/Killeen and south to San Antonio. The same flat pricing applies corridor-wide, so a Dripping Springs install gets the same posted price as a job closer to Austin.
Why flat pricing matters here
Ductless installs in Central Texas commonly run $3,000 to $6,000 per zone on a custom quote. Most local HVAC contractors are quote-based and require an in-home sales visit before you see a number. Old West Minisplits posts the price before you book.
Window units and portable ACs are cheap upfront, but they cool one room loudly, block a window, drip condensate, and are far less efficient. A properly installed mini split is a permanent solution for the same room without giving up the window.
How we compare
| Factor | Old West Minisplits | The usual |
|---|---|---|
| Posted price | $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, $5,400 for three zones | Custom quote, commonly $3,000-$6,000 per zone in Central Texas |
| Sales visit | No in-home sales visit required to get a price | Most local HVAC contractors require an in-home sales visit before quoting |
| Included scope | Equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, touch-up paint run | Varies by contractor and often itemized or added after the quote |
| Trip fees and add-ons | No trip fees or surprise add-ons | Trip fees and add-ons vary by contractor |
| Corridor-wide pricing | Same flat price from Austin north to Waco/Killeen and south to San Antonio | Pricing can vary by job and location |
Straight answers
How much does a mini split cost in Dripping Springs?
Old West Minisplits posts flat installed prices for new installation: $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, $5,400 for three zones. Equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and a Home Depot run for touch-up paint are included. Ductless installs in Central Texas commonly run $3,000-$6,000 per zone on a custom quote.
What are the honest exceptions to the flat price?
A very long line set, a panel upgrade the house already needed, or unusually difficult mounting can change the job. These exceptions are told up front, never after the work is done.
What areas does Old West Minisplits serve?
Old West Minisplits serves Austin and the I-35 corridor, north to Waco/Killeen and south to San Antonio. Dripping Springs and Hays County are in the service area, and the same flat pricing applies corridor-wide.
How do I schedule a flat-price mini split install?
Use the quote form on this page. Choose the number of zones and submit the form, and Old West Minisplits will confirm the scope and the posted flat price for your Dripping Springs job before scheduling.
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