Replace Window Units with One Ductless System
Updated September 2026
If you are running multiple window units to cool your home or rental property, you already know the downsides: high electric bills, noisy operation, blocked windows, and uneven temperatures. Upgrading to a single ductless mini split system solves all of these problems while adding efficient heat pump heating for Central Texas winters.
Mini Split Reef installs ductless systems at a flat rate of $2,000 per mini split unit. That price includes equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, and even a Home Depot run for touch up paint. No trip fees, no surprise add ons. We serve Austin and the entire I 35 corridor from Waco and Killeen down to San Antonio at the same flat rate.
Why Ditch Window Units for a Ductless Heat Pump
Window units are inefficient and often struggle to keep up with Austin's brutal summer heat. They also block windows, let in outside noise, and require seasonal removal and storage. A ductless mini split is a heat pump that provides powerful cooling in summer and handles mild winter days without a separate furnace. One outdoor unit can connect to multiple indoor heads, covering several rooms or an entire floor. The result is consistent comfort, lower energy use, and no window obstruction.
Our Flat Rate vs. Custom Quotes
Most local HVAC contractors charge $3,000 to $6,000 per zone for a ductless installation, and they require an in home sales visit to give a custom quote. Those quotes often include trip fees, markup on equipment, and surprise add ons for things like line set length or electrical work. Mini Split Reef posts one flat price: $2,000 per mini split installed, regardless of how many units you need. We list the honest exceptions up front: a very long line set, a panel upgrade the house already needed, or unusually difficult mounting. Nothing hidden, nothing after the fact.
Special Pricing for Property Managers and Landlords
If you manage multiple properties or own several units, replacing window units with ductless systems can reduce maintenance calls and tenant complaints. Mini Split Reef offers a volume discount off the $2,000 per unit rate for property managers, landlords, and multi unit owners. Contact us to discuss your portfolio and get a bulk rate that makes upgrading your entire building straightforward and cost effective.
How we compare
| Factor | Mini Split Reef | The usual |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Flat $2,000 per mini split unit installed. No trip fees, no surprise add ons. | Custom quote based on in home visit. Often $3,000 to $6,000 per zone with hidden fees. |
| Included Items | Equipment, labor, line set, standard electrical, refrigerant, testing, cleanup, touch up paint. | Often excludes line set over 25 feet, electrical panel work, or painting. Add ons common. |
| Service Area | Austin and I 35 corridor from Waco/Killeen to San Antonio. Same flat rate everywhere. | Limited to metro area or charge extra for distance. Some require travel fees. |
| Sales Process | No in home sales visit. Price is posted and firm. Honest exceptions stated up front. | Require in home estimate. Price varies by salesperson. Pressure to sign same day. |
| Volume Discount | Available for property managers, landlords, and multi unit owners. Contact for rate. | Rarely offered. Each unit quoted separately at full retail price. |
Straight answers
Can a ductless system really replace multiple window units?
Yes. One outdoor unit can power up to four indoor heads, covering several rooms or an entire floor. You get centralized control and better efficiency than running multiple window units.
Does the $2,000 price include electrical work?
It includes standard electrical connections for the mini split. If your home's electrical panel needs an upgrade that it already needed before the install, that is a separate cost we disclose up front.
Do mini splits work for heating in Central Texas?
Yes. Mini splits are heat pumps. They provide efficient cooling in summer and handle the mild winter temperatures common in Austin and the I 35 corridor without a backup furnace.
What if my property is outside Austin but on the I 35 corridor?
Our flat rate applies to the entire service area from Waco and Killeen down to San Antonio. No extra travel charges or zone fees.
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