Flat Rate Mini Split Install for Rental Properties in Austin.

Updated September 2026

Turning a house into a rental property means every HVAC choice affects your bottom line. A broken system mid lease can cost thousands in emergency calls and lost rent. Mini split heat pumps offer reliable zone control with no ductwork to fail.

Flat pricing, same everywhere we work

Every install is wired to code by our TDLR-licensed contractor. Long line-set runs, panel upgrades or unusual mounting can add cost, and we tell you up front, before any work starts. For market context, see our Austin mini split cost guide: typical Central Texas quotes run $3,000 to $5,000 for a single zone.

Why Landlords Choose Ductless for Rental Conversions.

When a house becomes a rental, the landlord inherits every maintenance headache. A central forced air system with leaky ducts or an old furnace becomes a liability. Ductless mini splits eliminate those problems entirely. Each indoor unit runs independently so if one zone has an issue, the rest of the property still has heat or cooling. The compressor sits outside and the refrigerant lines run through a small wall opening. No duct cleaning, no filter changes beyond washing the indoor unit grilles, and no separate furnace to inspect.

Our flat pricing makes budgeting simple for the conversion. One mini split installed for $1,500, two for $2,500, or three for $3,500. That includes all materials and labor plus a trip to Home Depot for touch up paint if needed. Most one to three zone installs finish in a single day and we test every system before the crew leaves. There are no surprise invoices because we state the honest exceptions such as a very long line set or a panel upgrade the house already needed before work starts, never after.

How a TDLR Licensed Crew Handles Your Rental Install.

Our installers are licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. That means the work meets state standards for electrical and refrigerant handling. For a rental property this matters because code compliant work reduces liability and passes inspection for occupancy permits. Each mini split is a heat pump so it cools through brutal Central Texas summers and heats through mild winters without a separate furnace. That removes another piece of equipment that a tenant could misuse or that could fail.

A single day install means the property is back in your control fast. Our crew handles the standard electrical hookup from the outdoor disconnect to the indoor units. If the house needs a panel upgrade or if the mounting surface is unusually difficult, we tell you before we start so you can decide. We do not perform panel upgrades ourselves, but we can tell you what to know about hiring an electrician for that. For most rental conversions we mount the indoor units on an interior wall to keep the lineset short and the exterior clean.

Questions

Does the flat price include running electrical to the outdoor unit?

Yes, the flat price covers a standard electrical hookup from the outdoor disconnect to the indoor units. If the existing electrical panel lacks capacity or needs an upgrade, we note that as an honest exception before work starts.

What happens if a tenant damages a mini split during the lease?

Our flat rates are for new installs only, not for repairs or service calls. If a tenant damages a unit, we can quote a repair or replacement at that time. The modular design of mini splits often lets us replace a single indoor unit without touching the rest of the system.

Do you install in houses that still have old ductwork from a previous system?

We install mini splits only, we do not remove or seal old ductwork. That is something to know for your conversion timeline. If the house has existing ducts, you may want to have them removed or sealed by a separate contractor to avoid air leakage or pest entry.

We install across Central Texas. See the Austin mini split cost guide, full Central Texas service area or Austin mini split installation.