LIC#7271474Family Owned · Est. 2020Boise, ID
Ductless mini-split installs for additions, shops, garages, and rooms that the rest of the house just won't reach. Quiet, efficient, room-by-room control.
Not every space has ductwork, and not every space needs it. Ductless mini-split systems deliver heating and cooling to individual rooms or zones without tearing open walls to run ducts. They're the right solution for bonus rooms, garage conversions, home offices, shops, additions, sunrooms, server rooms, and any space where extending your central system is impractical or too expensive.
Mears Mechanical installs single-zone and multi-zone ductless systems from Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, LG, and other top manufacturers. A single outdoor condenser can connect to multiple indoor heads — wall-mounted, ceiling cassette, or floor-mounted — giving you independent temperature control in each zone without a single foot of ductwork.
Mini-splits are heat pumps, which means they provide both cooling and heating from the same unit. Modern cold-climate mini-splits operate efficiently well below zero degrees Fahrenheit, making them a legitimate primary heating source in the Treasure Valley — not just a summer cooling add-on. Many homeowners use them to supplement an aging central system or eliminate space heaters in detached shops and garages.
Efficiency is where mini-splits really separate themselves from conventional systems. Because there are no ducts, there are no duct losses — which typically account for 25-30% of energy waste in a central system. Most mini-splits operate at 20+ SEER for cooling and 10+ HSPF for heating, far exceeding the minimum federal efficiency standards. The inverter-driven compressors ramp up and down to match the load rather than cycling on and off, which reduces energy consumption and eliminates the temperature swings you feel with traditional equipment.
Installation is minimally invasive. The indoor and outdoor units connect through a small 3-inch hole in the wall for refrigerant lines, electrical, and condensate drainage. No major construction, no drywall repair, no rerouting existing ductwork. Most single-zone installations are completed in half a day. Multi-zone systems with three or four indoor heads typically take a full day.
We handle the full scope: mounting, line set routing, electrical circuit installation, vacuum and charge, condensate routing, and programming the wireless remote or wall controller. Every installation includes a proper vacuum to below 500 microns, verified refrigerant charge, and testing of all operating modes before we leave.
For commercial applications, mini-splits work well in office suites, retail spaces, restaurants with hot kitchens, and server rooms that need dedicated cooling year-round. We size and design multi-zone systems for commercial buildings that need independent zone control without the complexity and cost of a full VRF installation.
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We assess the space, determine heating and cooling loads, identify the best mounting locations for indoor heads, and plan the line set routing and outdoor unit placement.
Based on the evaluation, we recommend the right equipment — single-zone or multi-zone, wall-mount or cassette, and the appropriate BTU capacity for your space. Clear pricing with no hidden costs.
We mount indoor and outdoor units, route line sets through a small wall penetration, run electrical, and connect condensate drainage. Line sets are covered or routed inside walls where possible for a clean finished look.
We pull a vacuum, verify charge, test heating and cooling modes, program the remote, and walk you through operation including timer functions, fan speeds, and seasonal mode switching.
Yes. Cold-climate mini-splits from Mitsubishi and Daikin produce full rated heat output well below zero. For a typical insulated two-car garage or shop in the Treasure Valley, a single 18,000-24,000 BTU head keeps the space comfortable even on the coldest days.
Depending on the manufacturer and model, a single outdoor condenser can connect to two, three, four, or even five indoor heads. Each head operates independently with its own thermostat and remote control.
No. Indoor heads typically operate at 19-32 dB on low fan speed — quieter than a whisper. Outdoor units are similarly quiet compared to traditional condensers. It's one of the most common compliments we hear after installation.
Many cold-climate heat pump mini-splits qualify for federal energy tax credits and Idaho Power rebates. Eligibility depends on the specific model's efficiency ratings. We can help identify which equipment qualifies during your estimate.
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