Ductless Mini Splits in Olmos Park
Quiet, invisible ductless comfort for Olmos Park's 1920s–1940s estates — zoned room by room, with the architecture left alone.
Do we serve Olmos Park?
Yes — and Olmos Park homes are built for ductless
Yes — Olmos Park is inside our core service territory. This small enclave city was laid out in the 1920s, and its Spanish Colonial, Tudor, and Colonial Revival homes largely predate residential ductwork. Ductless gives these houses genuine whole-home comfort — each room on its own thermostat — without carving duct chases through original construction.
The housing stock, honestly read
Olmos Park's curving, oak-canopied streets were master-planned in the late 1920s, and much of the housing stock is original: substantial two-story homes with plaster walls, tile roofs, and formal floor plans, alongside carefully renovated mid-century additions.
Homes of this era either never had central air or carry retrofits that compromise the far rooms. Long formal layouts and two-story plans leave bedrooms fighting a single thermostat. Zoned ductless solves the balance problem directly — and the equipment stays out of sight.
The comfort problems we solve in Olmos Park
Whole-home comfort without demolition
A multi-zone system conditions a two-story 1930s home through small wall penetrations. No soffits across formal ceilings, no closets sacrificed to duct chases.
Discreet placement on estate lots
We route line sets along rear and side elevations in paint-ready line-hide and position compact condensers out of street view — installs that respect how these homes present from the street.
Additions & guest quarters
Rear additions, pool houses, and guest quarters get a dedicated zone with independent control, without loading a main system that was never sized for them.
Quiet as a feature
Modern inverter heads run whisper-quiet at low speed and the condensers are far quieter than older compressors — a real difference on Olmos Park's quiet streets.
Common Olmos Park projects
- Whole-home multi-zone systems for pre-war two-story homes
- Dedicated zones for additions, studies, and primary suites
- Pool house and guest-quarter systems with independent control
- High-efficiency replacements that qualify for CPS Energy rebates
Incentives · Verified July 2026
What Olmos Park 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 Olmos Park home
Most Olmos Park 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 Olmos Park 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
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Do you serve Olmos Park?
Yes — Olmos Park (78212) is part of our core San Antonio service territory, with free in-home estimates and same-week scheduling in most cases.
Can ductless cool a large two-story 1930s home?
Yes — that's what multi-zone systems are built for. Each floor or wing gets its own heads and setpoints, sized from a real load calculation rather than guesswork. The result is even comfort upstairs and down.
Will the equipment be visible from the street?
It doesn't have to be. Indoor heads mount high on interior walls, line sets run along rear elevations in paintable line-hide, and the compact outdoor unit is placed out of street view. Most installs are effectively invisible from the curb.
Do I need a permit for a mini split in Olmos Park?
Olmos Park is its own municipality with its own permitting requirements, and mechanical work there requires a licensed contractor. We handle permitting on every install — it's included in the written quote.
Do Olmos Park homes qualify for CPS Energy rebates?
Yes — Olmos Park is served by CPS Energy, and 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.
Ready for zoned comfort in Olmos Park?
Book a free in-home estimate with The Mini Split Company — San Antonio's ductless mini split specialists, serving Olmos Park (78212).
(210) 291-7834Serving the city of Olmos Park, an independent municipality inside the San Antonio metro