Mini-split ductless AC solves the rooms in Clearwater that central systems cannot reach. Our family at Action Air Conditioning has spent 35+ years putting ductless systems into garages, sunrooms, additions, and older houses across Tampa Bay, and they shine anywhere running ductwork is impractical.
A ductless setup pairs one small outdoor unit with one or more quiet indoor heads, each cooling its own zone with its own thermostat.
Where does a ductless mini-split make sense in Clearwater?
Anywhere ducts cannot go or were never built. Beachside condos with no ceiling space for ductwork, converted garages, lanais you want to use in August, and the older block homes east of US 19 that predate central air are all natural fits. Because every zone runs independently, you cool only the space you are using, and high efficiency inverter compressors keep the electric bill in check while staying quiet enough to sleep under.
How do mini-splits hold up near the Gulf?
They hold up well when they are placed and maintained with the coast in mind. Gulf salt air corrodes outdoor coils and electrical connections faster than inland exposure, so we think carefully about where the outdoor unit lives and recommend service twice a year at minimum for coastal systems. A maintenance plan adds years of life near salt air.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We install ductless systems anywhere central air cannot reach. The most common fits are beachside condos with no ceiling space for ductwork, converted garages, lanais you want to use in August, and the older block homes east of US 19 that predate central air. Any addition, sunroom, or room where running ductwork means tearing into walls or ceilings is a natural fit for a mini-split. We have spent 35 years putting these systems into Tampa Bay homes, and they solve the problem cleanly when ducts were never built or cannot go.
Tell us which rooms you need to cool and we will walk through whether ductless makes sense. Contact us or call the Pinellas line at (727) 545-9998.
A ductless setup pairs one small outdoor unit with one or more quiet indoor heads mounted on the wall or ceiling. Each indoor head cools its own zone with its own thermostat, so you control every room independently. The refrigerant lines that connect the indoor and outdoor units run through a small hole in the wall, which is why we can install these in spaces where ductwork will not fit. High efficiency inverter compressors modulate instead of cycling on and off, so they stay quiet enough to sleep under while keeping the electric bill in check.
We can show you how the system would sit in your space. Contact us for a free estimate.
They hold up well when placed and maintained with the coast in mind. Gulf salt air corrodes outdoor coils and electrical connections faster than inland exposure, so we think carefully about where the outdoor unit lives. We recommend service twice a year at minimum for coastal systems, and a maintenance plan adds years of life near salt air. The units themselves are built for outdoor exposure, but the difference between a system that lasts and one that corrodes early comes down to placement and regular cleaning of the coils.
If your home is within a mile of the Gulf, let us know when you call so we can factor salt exposure into the estimate. Contact us and we will help you zone it out.
You can start with a single indoor head cooling one room. That is the simplest install and works when you have one problem space the rest of your house does not need. If you want to cool multiple rooms, we add more indoor heads to the same outdoor unit, and each zone runs independently. You cool only the space you are using, which is where the efficiency advantage comes from compared to running a whole central system for one room.
Describe which rooms need cooling and we will size the system correctly. Contact us for a free estimate.
We mount the indoor head on the wall or ceiling, drill a small penetration through the exterior wall for the refrigerant lines and drain, then set the outdoor unit on a pad or bracket outside. The refrigerant lines are precharged, so we connect them, test the system, and you have cooling the same day. There is no drywall repair, no attic work, and no tearing into ceilings the way a ducted install requires. Customers are surprised by how thoroughly our crews clean up after an install. We skip lunch to finish rather than leave you without air.
Request a free estimate and we will walk the space to show you exactly where everything would go. Contact us or call (727) 545-9998.
The indoor heads are quiet enough to sleep under because the compressor lives outside and the indoor fan runs at low speed most of the time. Inverter-driven systems modulate instead of cycling hard on and off, so you do not get the startup surge a conventional unit makes. The outdoor unit makes some noise, the same as any air conditioner, so we locate it where it will not sit under a bedroom window. Placement matters more than the equipment itself.
We will talk through where the outdoor unit should sit when we walk the job. Contact us and we will schedule a free estimate.
The cost depends on how many indoor heads you need, the size of the outdoor unit, and whether the install is straightforward or requires long refrigerant line runs or electrical upgrades. A single-zone system costs less than a multi-zone setup, and beachfront installs that need corrosion protection add to the price. We do not quote over the phone because every house is different, but our philosophy is five-star service at four-star pricing. We are never the cheapest and never the most expensive. People who price-compare online without speaking to anyone usually feel burned, which is why we offer free estimates so you can meet a comfort consultant in person and see what the install actually involves.
Call the Pinellas line at (727) 545-9998 or Contact us to request a free estimate, and we will price it accurately.
Yes, because you cool only the space you are using instead of conditioning the whole house. Every zone runs independently with its own thermostat, so the garage stays off when you are not in it and the lanai cools when you need it. High efficiency inverter compressors modulate to match the load instead of cycling, which keeps the electric bill lower than running a central system just to cool one addition or converted space. The efficiency advantage is largest when the room you are cooling is far from the main house or used at different times than the rest of your living space.
We can estimate what the system will cost to run based on your usage. Contact us for a free consultation.
Our crews install every system, and both owners, Dave Russell and Chris Russell, are licensed Florida mechanical contractors who personally qualify the company license. Chris also holds a plumbing license and is pursuing an electrical license. That matters because many air conditioning companies are run by owners who do not hold the qualifying licenses themselves. We have been in business since 1988, and Dave has worked in air conditioning since 1974. Action Air Conditioning holds Florida mechanical contractor license CAC042730, along with plumbing, electrical, and EPA refrigerant handling certifications.
Meet us in person at our showroom at 8926 N Armenia Ave in Tampa, or Contact us to schedule an estimate in Clearwater.
