Residential service
Ductless Mini-Split Systems in New Orleans
We install, service and repair ductless mini-splits across New Orleans and 10 nearby cities. They cool and heat the rooms you choose without any ductwork at all, and the estimate is free.
- Single room or multi-zone installs
- Free estimates on every service
- Residential and commercial
What Is a Ductless Mini-Split System?
A ductless mini-split is a heating and cooling system that serves one or more rooms without connecting ductwork. An outdoor unit carries the compressor and condenser, and one or more indoor units mount on an interior wall or ceiling and deliver the air directly to the room.
That is the whole difference. Nothing travels through an attic or a crawlspace, so the losses a duct run gives up along the way do not apply. It is why mini-splits suit sunrooms, garages and additions, and any room the existing system never quite reaches.
Do Ductless Systems Suit New Orleans Homes?
Ductless systems suit New Orleans homes in two situations in particular: a house or an addition with no ductwork, and a house where you only want to condition part of it.
You can start with a single indoor unit and add more later, each with its own temperature. That is the practical appeal in a house where one room runs hot and the rest is fine.
No ductwork needed
An outdoor unit, indoor units, power and somewhere to mount them. That is the whole requirement, in a new build or an old one.
Room by room control
Each indoor unit runs to its own setting, so one room does not have to be uncomfortable for another to be right.
Add zones later
Start with one room and connect more indoor units to the same outdoor unit as you need them, rather than committing to the whole house at once.
How Long Does a Mini-Split Last?
How long a mini-split lasts depends on how hard it works and whether it is serviced, as it does for any system here. A long cooling season at high humidity puts more hours on a unit than it would see further north, so regular servicing matters more here than it would in a milder climate.
We handle installation, maintenance and repair on ductless systems, so the company that installs it is the one that keeps it running.
Related Services
Residential serviceAir ConditioningDesign, installation, repair and maintenance for home systems.
Residential serviceAir DuctsInsulation, testing and cleaning of the ductwork.
Residential serviceZone Control SystemsWhen different parts of the house need different answers.
Residential serviceMaintenanceTune-ups that catch a weak component before summer.
Residential serviceIndoor Air QualityHandled alongside the system that moves the air.
Residential serviceHeat PumpsInstallation, replacement, maintenance and repair.
Why here is different
Why Do Mini-Splits Work Well in New Orleans?
Mini-splits work well here because a lot of the houses we work in were never built around ductwork, and plenty of them have been added to since. A system that needs no ductwork at all answers both of those directly.
Nothing is lost in the attic
A ducted run through unconditioned space gives up some of what it carries before it arrives. A mini-split delivers into the room, so that loss does not happen at all.
Additions rarely have ducts
Sunrooms, converted garages and rear additions are usually outside the original ductwork. Extending the ducts to reach them is often the more disruptive answer.
One hot room is common
An older house with a retrofitted system frequently has one room the ducts never served properly. A single indoor unit fixes that room without touching the rest.
Where our trucks go
Where Do We Install Mini-Splits?
New Orleans is home base, and we install and service ductless systems across the North Shore, the river parishes and up toward the state capital. Pick your city for details on what we cover there.
Get a Free Ductless System Estimate
Tell us which rooms you want conditioned and we will work out what the install involves. Estimates are free on every service, with no charge to look and no obligation to book.
Questions we get asked
What Else Do People Ask About Mini-Splits?
What is a ductless mini-split?
A ductless mini-split is a heating and cooling system that serves one or more rooms without connecting ductwork. An outdoor unit carries the compressor and condenser, and the indoor units mount on an interior wall or ceiling and deliver air straight into the room.
Can one outdoor unit run several rooms?
Yes. One outdoor unit connects to multiple indoor units, and each indoor unit runs to its own setting. That is what people mean by a multi-zone system, and it is the usual reason to choose ductless over a single window unit.
Do mini-splits heat as well as cool?
Yes, mini-splits heat as well as cool. That is the practical difference between a mini-split and a window air conditioner, and it is why they suit a room used year round rather than only in summer. It also means one system covers the room through both seasons.
Are mini-splits better than central air?
Neither is better on its own. Central air suits a house that already has sound ductwork and needs several rooms conditioned together. A mini-split suits a house with no ducts, or one where you only want to condition part of it.
Do I need ductwork installed first?
No, a mini-split needs no ductwork at all, which is the whole point of the system. You need an outdoor unit, the indoor units, power, and somewhere to mount them, which is why they go into old houses as readily as new ones.
Can you add zones to an existing mini-split?
Usually you can add zones to an existing mini-split, depending on the outdoor unit's capacity. It is worth asking before the first install if you think you may want more rooms later, because the outdoor unit is the part that sets the limit.
Do you repair mini-splits as well as install them?
Yes, we repair mini-splits as well as install them. That covers installation, maintenance and repair, on residential and commercial systems alike. We also handle central air conditioning and heat pumps, so one visit can cover more than one system in the same house.
How do I book a mini-split estimate?
Call 504-285-5606 or request a free mini-split estimate through the site. Tell us which rooms you want conditioned, we look at the space, and we give you a figure. Estimates are free on all services, and there is no obligation to book.