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Design, installation, repair, and maintenance of ductless mini-split systems, built for Gulf-coast heat, humidity, and salt air. Ductless is all we do, so we do it precisely.

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Scope of work
DesignLoad-calc sizing
InstallCode & permitted
RepairAll ductless brands
MaintainSeasonal service
  • Licensed & insured
  • Free written quote
  • No obligation
  • Same-day reply
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System design & sizing

Every job starts with a room-by-room load calculation, not a rule of thumb. We measure each space and account for ceiling height, glass, sun exposure, and insulation, then match the system and the number of zones to how you actually live. In Florida, right-sizing is what separates a system that dehumidifies properly from one that leaves the house cold and clammy.

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A measured load calculation

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Single-zone or multi-zone recommendation

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Head placement and line-set routing planned before we quote

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A firm written price with no surprises on install day

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Installation

We install to code, permitted where the county requires it, and fully insured. That means tight, correctly brazed line sets, a proper deep vacuum, verified refrigerant charge, secure mounting, and clean condensate routing. We test every zone and clean up before we go. Most single-zone installs are done in a day; a multi-zone whole-home system usually takes one to two.

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Permit handling where required

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Wall-mount, ceiling-cassette, or floor-console heads

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Surge protection at the disconnect

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Full commissioning and a walkthrough of your new controls

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Repair & diagnostics

Not cooling, dripping, or throwing an error code? We repair and diagnose all makes and models of ductless systems, no matter who installed them. We find the actual fault, from a clogged condensate drain to a surge-damaged control board, and give you a clear price before we touch anything. Summer surge damage is common on the coast, so we check for it.

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A full diagnostic on the indoor and outdoor units

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Refrigerant and leak checks

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Condensate drain clearing

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Electrical and control-board inspection

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A plain explanation of what went wrong and what it costs to fix

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Maintenance

A ductless system that is cleaned and checked once or twice a year runs more efficiently, lasts longer, and keeps its warranty intact. On the Gulf coast, salt and humidity make that maintenance matter more, not less. We keep the coil clean, the drain clear, and the charge correct so the system keeps pulling humidity the way it should.

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Washing or replacing filters

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Deep-cleaning the blower wheel and indoor coil

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Flushing and treating the condensate drain

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Checking charge and airflow

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Rinsing salt and debris off the outdoor condenser

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Not sure where you fit

How to tell which service you actually need.

If you are cooling a room that has never been comfortable, adding a lanai or garage conversion to your living space, or replacing window units and a tired central system, that is a design and installation conversation, and it starts with a load calculation. If your existing mini-split is running but not cooling, dripping water inside, icing up, or flashing an error code, that is a repair and diagnostic call, and we work on every brand no matter who installed it. And if your system is working fine but you have never had it serviced, a seasonal maintenance visit is the cheapest money in comfort you will spend all year, especially on the coast where salt and humidity wear equipment faster.

You do not have to diagnose it yourself. Tell us the symptom in plain language and we will tell you which path it is, what it is likely to involve, and what it costs, before we touch anything. On the Gulf coast the seasons drive the calls: spring is the time to size and install ahead of the heat, summer brings the surge damage and the humidity complaints, and the mild winter is when a heat pump earns its keep on the handful of cold mornings we do get. Whatever the season, the honest first step is the same. Get a free quote, or ask us a question if you are still figuring out what you need. You can also see the depth of work we do across every town we serve.

Answers

Mini-split service questions

What is a ductless mini-split, and how is it different from central air?
A ductless mini-split is a heat pump system with a small outdoor compressor connected to one or more wall, ceiling, or floor indoor units by a thin refrigerant line set, so it needs no ductwork. Central air pushes conditioned air through ducts that can leak 20 to 30 percent of their energy, especially in a hot Florida attic. A mini-split delivers cooling and heating straight into the room, zone by zone, which makes it more efficient, quieter, and far easier to add to a home that never had ducts.
Do ductless mini-splits actually cool a whole house in Florida heat?
Yes, when the system is sized correctly. A multi-zone mini-split can condition an entire Sarasota or Manatee County home, with an indoor head in each room or open area that needs it. The key is a proper room-by-room load calculation rather than a rule of thumb, because an oversized system short-cycles and leaves the house cold and clammy, while a right-sized inverter system runs long and steady through a Gulf-coast August. See how we size every job on our services page.
How much does a ductless mini-split cost to install in Sarasota?
There is no single price, because a mini-split is not a one-size product. A single-zone system for one room costs far less than a multi-zone system for a whole house, and the equipment tier, the head types, the line-set routing, and any electrical work all move the number. Rather than post a misleading starting-at figure, we measure your actual load and hand you a firm, itemized written quote for free. You can read exactly what drives the cost on our pricing page, or request a free quote.
How many zones or indoor units do I need?
It depends on your floor plan and how you live. One indoor head covers a single room or a small open area; a large home or one with several closed-off bedrooms needs a head in each space you want to control. A single outdoor unit can run multiple indoor heads, each with its own thermostat, so you only cool the rooms you are using. We map head placement and zone count during the in-home assessment so you buy the capacity you need and not a watt more.
Are mini-splits good at removing humidity?
A properly sized inverter mini-split is excellent at pulling humidity, which matters more on the Gulf coast than almost anywhere. Because it runs at low, steady speeds instead of blasting on and off, it keeps the coil cold long enough to wring moisture out of the air as it cools. That is the difference between a house that feels cool and dry and one that feels cold and damp. An oversized unit is actually worse at dehumidifying, which is why correct sizing is the whole game here.
How long does a ductless mini-split installation take?
Most single-zone installations are finished in a single day. A multi-zone, whole-home system usually takes one to two days depending on the number of heads, the line-set routing, and any electrical work. We handle the permit where the county requires it, mount the indoor and outdoor units, run and pressure-test the refrigerant lines, pull a proper vacuum, verify the charge, and test every zone before we clean up and walk you through your new controls.
Do I need a permit to install a mini-split in Sarasota or Manatee County?
In most cases yes, and that is a good thing. A permitted, inspected installation protects your equipment warranty, your homeowners insurance, and the resale value of your home, and it confirms the electrical and mechanical work was done to code. We pull the permit where the jurisdiction requires it and handle the inspection, so you never have to chase paperwork. Beware any installer offering a cheaper cash job with no permit; it can void your warranty and create problems when you sell.
Will a ductless mini-split lower my electric bill?
For most Florida homes, yes, often significantly. Mini-splits avoid the duct losses of central air, run on efficient inverter compressors that modulate instead of cycling, and let you cool only the rooms you are using instead of the whole house. Homes replacing window units, portable ACs, or an aging central system usually see the biggest drop. The exact savings depend on your current system, your usage, and the efficiency tier you choose, which we walk through honestly during the quote.
Next step

Tell us which rooms are a problem

You do not have to know the system or the zone count. That is our job. We measure, lay out your options in plain English, and quote it free.

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