Ductless Mini Splits in Alamo Heights
Ductless comfort for Alamo Heights' pre-war and mid-century homes — room-by-room comfort without tearing into original plaster and framing.
Do we serve Alamo Heights?
Yes — and Alamo Heights homes are built for ductless
Yes — we serve Alamo Heights, and it's one of the best ductless fits in the metro. Much of the '09's housing stock predates central air entirely: 1920s–1950s cottages, bungalows, and two-story homes where retrofitting ductwork means sacrificing closets, soffits, and original plaster. Ductless delivers whole-home, room-by-room comfort through a three-inch wall penetration per zone instead.
The housing stock, honestly read
Alamo Heights is one of San Antonio's oldest incorporated suburbs — tree-lined streets of 1920s–1950s cottages, Monticello-style two-stories, and mid-century ranches, with a steady mix of careful renovations and additions.
Homes of that era were built without duct chases. Adding central air means invasive carpentry and compromised ceilings; ductless respects the original structure, which is exactly why older-home owners across Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills choose it.
The comfort problems we solve in Alamo Heights
No ductwork, no problem
Pre-war homes have nowhere to hide ducts. A multi-zone ductless system conditions the whole house through small wall penetrations — no soffits, no lost closets, no plaster demolition.
Additions & garage apartments
The '09 is full of rear additions and garage apartments. A dedicated zone serves the new space with its own thermostat, without touching the main house's system.
Preserving the look
We route line sets along rear elevations and paint-ready line-hide, and place condensers out of street view — a clean install that respects an older home's character.
Window units, retired
Replacing window ACs with a ductless head cuts noise dramatically, improves security (no open window), and typically reduces cooling energy use by an estimated 20–40%.
Common Alamo Heights projects
- Whole-home multi-zone systems for homes without ductwork
- Replacing window units in pre-war cottages and bungalows
- Independent comfort for additions and garage apartments
- Quiet single zones for primary bedrooms and studies
Incentives · Verified July 2026
What Alamo Heights homeowners can actually claim
CPS Energy rebates — available now
Qualifying high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps earn $90–$310 per cooling ton from CPS Energy (Verified July 2026 — amount depends on SEER2 tier and replacement type). We verify your exact rebate and file the paperwork.
Federal 25C tax credit — ended
The federal heat-pump tax credit ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025 (Verified July 2026). 2025 installs can still be claimed on 2025 returns.
Texas HEAR rebates — not live yet
Texas's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program is in design with a targeted fall 2026 launch, pending federal approval (Verified July 2026). No amounts are official — we'll tell you the moment it opens.
Figures verified July 2026 against CPS Energy's published SaveNow HVAC rebate specifications, IRS guidance on Public Law 119-21, and the Texas State Energy Conservation Office. Incentive programs change — we confirm everything in writing during your free estimate.
Inside a typical Alamo Heights home
Most Alamo Heights projects happen in a pre-war cottage & bungalow — tap the rooms to see the honest fix and its published price range, or explore all five San Antonio house types.
Pre-War Cottage & Bungalow · 1890s–1950s
Living & dining
The formal front rooms predate central air entirely — a window unit or nothing, with plaster walls nobody wants opened.
A wall-mounted head serves the living areas as part of a whole-home multi-zone layout — no chases, no soffits, one small penetration.
Typical installed range
$9,000–$18,000
Same published anchors as our pricing page — a free in-home estimate turns the range into a fixed written quote.
Specialist vs. generalist
Why Alamo Heights homeowners choose a ductless specialist
Plenty of good HVAC companies install mini splits on the side. The structural difference with a specialist isn't effort — it's focus. Here's what that means in practice.
The difference
A generalist HVAC shop
The Mini Split Company
What ductless is to the business
One service line among many — ducted systems are the core business.
The entire business. Ductless is all we install, service, and think about.
Sizing the system
Often quoted from square footage or a rule of thumb.
A real load calculation on every estimate — zone by zone, not per house.
Pricing
Ranges are rarely published; quotes vary with the day.
Transparent ranges published on our pricing page, then a fixed written quote.
When ductless isn't the answer
A ducted replacement is always available to sell instead.
We'll tell you honestly — and put it in writing. That's what our free second opinion is for.
Rebates
Paperwork is usually the homeowner's problem.
We verify your CPS Energy rebate eligibility and file the paperwork with you.
Specialist ductless installers · TX TDLR Lic. #TACLA36546E · Free in-home estimates
Already have a quote? Get a free second opinionAlamo Heights ductless questions, answered
Do you install mini splits in Alamo Heights?
Yes — Alamo Heights (78209) is in our service area. Older homes without ductwork are one of our most common and most successful project types.
Can you air-condition an older home without adding ducts?
That's the core ductless use case. Each room or zone gets a wall-mounted head fed by a small refrigerant line through a three-inch penetration — no duct chases, soffits, or plaster removal required.
Will the equipment look out of place on an older home?
We plan placement carefully: indoor heads sit high on the wall, line sets run along rear elevations in paintable line-hide, and the outdoor unit is compact and quiet. Most visitors never notice the system.
Do Alamo Heights homes get CPS Energy rebates?
Alamo Heights is served by CPS Energy, so qualifying high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps earn $90–$310 per cooling ton (verified July 2026). We verify your exact amount during the free estimate and file the paperwork.
Do I need a permit for a mini split in Alamo Heights?
Alamo Heights is its own municipality with its own permitting office, and mechanical work there requires a licensed contractor. We handle permitting as part of every install — it's included in the written quote.
Ready for zoned comfort in Alamo Heights?
Book a free in-home estimate with The Mini Split Company — San Antonio's ductless mini split specialists, serving Alamo Heights (78209).
(210) 291-7834Serving the city of Alamo Heights, an independent municipality inside the San Antonio metro