Ductless mini splits in Bakersfield
A mini split cools one room or a few rooms with no ducts: an outdoor unit, a refrigerant line through the wall, and an indoor head. It is often the cleanest fix for a space the central system never reached.
Where it makes sense
- A garage converted to a bedroom or gym. Garages here bake in July.
- An addition or a granny flat behind the house.
- An upstairs bedroom that stays 6 degrees hotter than the rest of the house.
- An older Westchester or east side house with no ducts at all.
What it costs
Fixr puts a ductless system, installed, at $4,577 to $8,328, with $6,357 typical. Each extra indoor head adds cost. Most mini splits are heat pumps, so they heat as well as cool.
Questions to ask
- How many BTUs for this room, and how did you figure it?
- Where will the outdoor unit and the line set run?
- Where will the condensate drain go?
- Is the permit included?
Like any heat pump, a mini split falls under California's refrigerant charge verification rules when it is installed. Get a written price from a C-20 licensed contractor.
Questions Bakersfield homeowners ask
How much does a mini split cost in Bakersfield?
Fixr's published range for a ductless system, installed, is $4,577 to $8,328, with $6,357 typical. More indoor heads cost more.
Can a mini split cool a garage in Bakersfield?
Yes, if it is sized for the space. An uninsulated garage door gains a lot of heat, so the size should come from a calculation, and insulating the door helps.