Flat-Price Mini Split Installation in Zilker, Travis County
Updated September 2026
If you live in Zilker, you know the drill. Brutal Central Texas summers that test every cooling system, and mild winters that a heat pump handles easily. Many older Zilker homes were built without ductwork, and even newer ones often have garages, casitas, or additions that need their own zone. Most local HVAC contractors will quote you $3,000 to $6,000 per zone, require an in-home sales visit, and leave room for surprise add-ons. Old West Minisplits does it differently.
We offer a flat installed price: $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, $5,400 for three zones. That includes equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and even a Home Depot run for touch-up paint. No trip fees, no hidden costs. We serve Zilker and the entire I-35 corridor from Waco to San Antonio with the same flat pricing. No phone calls, no sales pitch. Just a straightforward quote form and a crew that shows up on time.
What the Flat Price Covers
The $2,000 per zone price includes everything needed for a standard new installation: the mini split heat pump unit, line set, standard electrical connection up to the panel, refrigerant, system testing, and complete cleanup. We also include a trip to Home Depot for any touch-up paint your wall might need after mounting. There are no trip fees, no surprise add-ons. The only exceptions we tell you about upfront, never after the fact: a very long line set (beyond standard length), a panel upgrade that your house already needed, or unusually difficult mounting conditions like drilling through thick concrete or steel. If any of those apply, we let you know before you commit.
Typical Zilker Jobs
In Zilker, we frequently install mini splits in older bungalows that never had central air, in garage conversions turned into home offices or gyms, in casitas behind the main house, and in second-story additions where running ductwork would be impractical. Many homeowners choose a single zone for a bedroom or living area, while others opt for two or three zones to cover the whole house. Because mini splits are heat pumps, they cool through our brutal summers and handle our mild winters without a separate furnace. The flat price makes it easy to budget, and because we don't require an in-home sales visit, you can get a quote online and schedule quickly.
Why Flat Price Beats a Custom Quote
Most quote-based contractors in Zilker charge $3,000 to $6,000 per zone and often add fees for travel, disposal, or unexpected obstacles. Their process starts with a salesperson coming to your home, which can take days to schedule and leaves room for pressure tactics. Old West Minisplits posts our prices online. You know the cost before you fill out the form. We cover the same scope of work, and we handle the exceptions honestly upfront. If your install is straightforward, you pay the flat price. If it's not, we tell you exactly what's different. No games, no surprises.
How we compare
| Factor | Old West Minisplits | The usual |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat price per zone: $2,000 for 1, $3,700 for 2, $5,400 for 3. No trip fees, no add-ons. | Most local HVAC contractors use custom quotes ranging $3,000-$6,000 per zone, with potential extra fees. |
| Upfront transparency | We post our prices and exceptions online. No in-home sales visit required. | Quote-based contractors typically require a salesperson to come to your home before giving a price. |
| Installation scope | Includes equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and touch-up paint. | Many contractors list a base price but add charges for electrical work, line set length, or disposal. |
| Service area | Same flat pricing across Austin, I-35 corridor from Waco to San Antonio. | Most contractors have varying prices by location or charge extra for longer travel. |
| Scheduling | Online quote form, no phone tag. We schedule directly from your submission. | Quote-based contractors often require a phone call and a home visit before scheduling. |
Straight answers
How much does a mini split cost in Zilker?
Old West Minisplits's flat installed price is $2,000 for one zone, $3,700 for two zones, and $5,400 for three zones. That covers everything for a standard install. Most quote-based contractors in Zilker charge $3,000 to $6,000 per zone, so our price is a significant savings.
How do I schedule an installation?
Use the quote form on this page. We do not have a phone number. Fill out your details, and we will respond with a confirmation and schedule a date. No sales visit needed.
What if my installation needs a long line set or a panel upgrade?
We tell you about those exceptions upfront. A very long line set or a panel upgrade that your house already needs may add cost. Unusually difficult mounting (like drilling through thick concrete) is also an exception. We will let you know before you commit, never after.
Do mini splits work for both cooling and heating in Central Texas?
Yes. Mini splits are heat pumps. They cool effectively through our brutal summers and provide efficient heat during our mild winters. You do not need a separate furnace. Many Zilker homeowners use them as the sole climate control in rooms or additions without ductwork.
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