Mini Split Installation in South Austin, Travis County, Flat Price, No Surprises
Updated September 2026
If you live in South Austin, you know the drill. Brutal Central Texas summers, mild winters, and a house that was built before ductwork was standard, or maybe you’ve got a garage, casita, or addition that never got cooled. You’ve tried window units and portable ACs, but they block your view, drip condensate, and barely keep one room comfortable.
Old West Minisplits offers a different approach: flat installed prices for ductless mini splits. We serve South Austin, Travis County, and the entire I-35 corridor from Waco/Killeen down to San Antonio. No in-home sales visit, no custom quote, no hidden fees. Just a heat pump that cools your space in the summer and handles our mild winters without a furnace.
What the Flat Price Covers
Our flat price includes everything needed for a standard installation: equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical work, refrigerant, system testing, cleanup, and even a Home Depot run for touch-up paint. No trip fees, no surprise add-ons. The price you see is the price you pay, $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, $5,400 for three zones. We tell you the honest exceptions up front: a very long line set, a panel upgrade the house already needed, or unusually difficult mounting. Those are rare and never a surprise after the job starts.
Typical South Austin Jobs
Most of our South Austin customers are adding cooling and heating to spaces that never had it: a converted garage, a backyard casita, a sunroom, or an addition that wasn’t tied into the main ductwork. Older homes in Travis County often lack central air entirely. Others want to replace noisy window units or portable ACs that drain efficiency and block a window. A ductless mini split solves all of that. One zone for a single room, two or three zones for multiple areas. We install the wall-mounted indoor unit, run the line set to an outdoor compressor, and you’re done.
Why Flat Pricing Works for Austin
Most local HVAC contractors work on custom quotes that require an in-home sales visit and often run $3,000 to $6,000 per zone. That system adds time, pressure, and uncertainty. Old West Minisplits’s flat pricing eliminates the guesswork. You know the cost before you call us. We serve the entire I-35 corridor with the same prices, no extra charge for Waco or San Antonio. We focus on ductless heat pumps because they’re the right fit for Central Texas: efficient cooling in our extreme summers, reliable heating in our mild winters, and no ductwork needed.
How we compare
| Factor | Old West Minisplits | The usual |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat price per zone, $2,000, $3,700, or $5,400 | Custom quote based on in-home estimate |
| Upfront transparency | All costs disclosed on our website; honest exceptions told before work starts | Surprise add-ons and trip fees common |
| Sales process | No in-home visit required, book online or by phone | Requires an in-home sales appointment |
| Typical cost per zone | $2,000 per zone flat | $3,700–$6,000 per zone on a custom quote |
| What’s included | Equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, touch-up paint | Often excludes some materials, permits, or trip fees |
Straight answers
How much does a mini split cost in South Austin?
Our flat installed price is $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, and $5,400 for three zones. That covers equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and a Home Depot run for touch-up paint. No hidden fees.
What if I need a panel upgrade or a very long line set?
We tell you those exceptions up front. A panel upgrade that the house already needs is not included in our flat price. A line set longer than standard or unusually difficult mounting may add a small cost, but we’ll quote it before you agree to anything.
How do I schedule an installation?
You can book directly through our website or call us. No in-home sales visit needed. We’ll confirm your address, discuss any special conditions, and set a date. We serve the entire I-35 corridor from Waco/Killeen to San Antonio with the same flat pricing.
Do mini splits work in Texas winters?
Yes. Mini splits are heat pumps. They cool effectively in our brutal summers and provide heat during mild Central Texas winters. No furnace required. They’re far more efficient than window units or portable ACs and don’t block a window or drip condensate.
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