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No Ductwork? No Problem.
Ductless mini splits are one of the most efficient ways to cool (and heat) specific spaces in your San Antonio home. Whether it’s a garage conversion on Alamo Ranch, a room addition in Stone Oak, an older Alamo Heights home that was built without central air, or just a second-story room that your central system can’t keep up with—a mini split handles it.
Apollo Air installs, repairs, and maintains ductless mini split systems from leading brands. Financing available.
Apollo Air Heating & Cooling HVAC Services:
How Installation Works
Mini split installation is a lot less invasive than you’d think:
- Mount the indoor unit. Each “head” goes high on a wall. We drill one 3-inch hole to the outside for the lines. That’s it.
- Place the outdoor unit. The compressor sits on a pad or bracket outside. One outdoor unit can serve multiple indoor heads.
- Connect and charge. Refrigerant lines, electrical, and a drain line run between indoor and outdoor units. We vacuum and charge the system.
- Test. We verify cooling, check pressures, and walk you through the remote.
Most single-zone jobs are done in a day. Multi-zone takes 1–2 days.
What Does a Mini Split Cost in San Antonio?
Price depends on the brand, efficiency rating, line run length, and any electrical work required. Call us for an in-home consultation with exact pricing for your space.
| Service / Repair | Typical Cost (San Antonio) |
|---|---|
| Single-zone (1 indoor unit) | $3,000–$5,000 |
| Dual-zone (2 indoor units) | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Tri-zone (3 indoor units) | $7,000–$11,000 |
| Quad-zone (4 indoor units) | $9,000–$14,000 |
When a Mini Split Makes Sense
Garage conversions and additions
Running ductwork to a converted garage or new room addition is expensive and sometimes impractical. A single-zone mini split cools the space independently for a fraction of the cost.
Older homes without ductwork
San Antonio has a lot of older homes—especially in Monte Vista, Terrell Hills, and Alamo Heights—that were built before central AC was standard. A multi-zone mini split can cool the whole house without tearing into walls.
Hot rooms and problem areas
Second-story rooms, home offices, west-facing rooms that cook in the afternoon sun—if your central system can’t keep a room comfortable, a mini split solves it without overcooling the rest of the house.
Detached buildings
Guest houses, workshops, studios, casitas—anything that doesn’t connect to your main duct system is a natural fit for its own mini split.
Mini Split vs. Central AC
- Go central if: You’re cooling a whole home with ductwork in decent shape, or replacing an existing central system.
- Go mini split if: You’re cooling specific rooms, your home lacks ductwork, you want room-by-room temp control, or you need to supplement a central system that doesn’t reach everywhere.
- Or both. Plenty of San Antonio homeowners use central AC for the main house and a mini split for a trouble spot. Often the smartest move.
Central AC vs. Ductless Mini-Splits in San Antonio: Which Is Better?
Areas We Serve
- Boerne, TX
- Bulverde, TX
- Cibolo, TX
- Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
- Helotes, TX
- Hollywood Park, TX
- New Braunfels, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Schertz, TX
- Selma, TX
- Shavano Park, TX
- Stone Oak, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are they really that efficient?
Very. Most modern mini splits run at 20+ SEER2—way more efficient than the average central system. And with no ductwork, you don’t lose 20–30% of your cooling to duct leaks.
Do they heat too?
Yes. Nearly every mini split sold today is a heat pump—it heats and cools. In San Antonio’s mild winters, a mini split handles heating just fine for the spaces it serves.
Are they loud?
The indoor unit is about as loud as a whisper—20–30 decibels. Dramatically quieter than a window unit. The outdoor unit is comparable to a central condenser but typically smaller and quieter.
How long do they last?
15–20 years with regular maintenance. Same as central AC equipment.
Call (210) 985-8396 or book online to schedule a mini split consultation.
