How much does it cost to cool a craft room?
Cooling a craft room with a single ductless mini split costs $1,500 flat from ATX Mini Split King. That price covers materials, labor, standard electrical hookup, and a Home Depot run for touch-up paint. Most installs finish in one day and are tested before the crew leaves.
Flat pricing, same everywhere we work
| System | Flat price, installed | Included |
|---|---|---|
| One split (single room) | $1,500 | Indoor head, outdoor condenser, line set, standard electrical, all labor |
| Two splits | $2,500 | Everything above, two zones |
| Three splits | $3,500 | Everything above, three zones |
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.
General sizing guide
| Space size | Typical BTU needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 250 sq ft | 9,000 | Small bedroom, office, closet-sized room |
| 250-350 sq ft | 12,000 | Standard bedroom or small living area |
| 350-550 sq ft | 18,000 | Larger living area, garage, bonus room |
| 550-700 sq ft | 24,000 | Open living area, larger garage or shop |
General sizing guidance. Actual BTU needs vary with insulation, ceiling height, sun exposure and windows, which is why we confirm sizing against your specific space before quoting.
Why a single zone is the right fit for a craft room
A craft room is typically a single, medium-sized space that does not need separate zones. A one-zone mini split, rated at 9,000 to 12,000 BTUs, provides enough cooling and heating for most craft rooms without oversizing. Oversizing wastes energy and leads to short cycling, while an undersized unit struggles to keep the room comfortable. The flat $1,500 price from ATX Mini Split King covers the exact unit needed for this room size, eliminating the guesswork and hidden fees that come with custom quotes.
That $1,500 flat rate includes everything for a new install: the mini split unit, line set, wall bracket, standard electrical connection within 15 feet of the panel, and a basic disconnect. If your craft room is in a garage, attic, or has unusually long line set runs, costs may increase. ATX Mini Split King states honest exceptions like a very long line set before work starts, never after. For a typical craft room in a home, the standard $1,500 applies and the job is often completed in a single day.
What drives cost up or down for a craft room install
Location and mounting difficulty are the main cost variables. If the craft room is on an exterior wall with easy access to the outdoor unit, the install stays flat. If the indoor unit must go on an interior wall, the line set may need to run through an attic or crawl space, adding labor and materials. ATX Mini Split King includes one Home Depot run for touch-up paint if needed, but if the wall requires extensive patching, that is not covered. A panel upgrade is also not included unless the house already needed one; that is quoted separately.
Another factor is the distance from the outdoor condenser to the indoor unit. Standard line sets are up to 25 feet. Longer runs require additional refrigerant and labor, which is charged as an honest exception. Installations are performed by TDLR-licensed contractors, so all work meets code. Since the craft room is a small space, most one-zone installs are straightforward and finish in a single day, which keeps the value high. The flat $1,500 price is lower than the typical $2,000 to $5,000 per zone charged by other contractors, and no in-home visit or custom quote is needed.
Questions
Does a craft room need a separate heat source if I use a mini split?
No. Mini splits are heat pumps, so they provide both cooling and heating. For a craft room in Central Texas, the unit can handle mild winters without a separate furnace. The $1,500 flat rate includes both functions.
What if my craft room is in a room with no exterior wall access?
If the indoor unit must be placed on an interior wall, the line set may need to run through an attic or chase. ATX Mini Split King will evaluate this before work starts and quote any additional cost as an honest exception, but the base price remains $1,500.
Can I get a two-zone system for a craft room and another room for $2,500?
Yes. If you want to cool a craft room plus another room, the two-zone flat rate is $2,500. That includes two indoor units and one outdoor condenser. Each zone is independently controlled, giving you separate comfort in both spaces.
We install across Central Texas. See the Austin mini split cost guide, full Central Texas service area or Austin mini split installation.
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