Heating & cooling · Mini splits
Ductless mini split installation in Kansas City.
A mini split heats & cools one space, or several, without ductwork. GeothermalKC installs ductless systems for detached garages, shops, garage conversions, additions & rooms where ducts are not practical, sized for the space.
Garage & shop heating & cooling
Insulation comes first: an uninsulated garage loses heat nearly as fast as any system can add it, so insulated walls, ceiling & overhead door come before equipment sizing.
Indoor units mount high, clear of overhead doors, lifts & vehicles, & the outdoor unit sits above drifting snow with room for defrost water to drain. In a shop, dust & tall ceilings shape the unit type & the sizing. Electrical requirements & responsibilities are defined in the project proposal.
HVAC & plumbing work is contracted & licensed through GeothermalKC, for homes & new buildings across the Kansas City metro & surrounding counties.
What the installation includes
- Sizing for the space, its insulation & its use
- Indoor & outdoor units
- Line set & condensate drain routing
- Placement clear of doors, lifts & vehicles
- Controls
- Start up & a walkthrough
What comes next
The building itself
Garages, shops & conversions are designed & built by All Under One Roof, the design build firm under the same ownership.
Request ConsultationHow a mini split project runs
Consultation request
The size, insulation & use of the space, with photos.
Site visit
Wall space, the outdoor unit location, the line set route & electrical service are checked.
Proposal
Units, placement & scope, with a written price.
Installation
Units are mounted, connected & the line set is protected.
Start up
The system is started, checked & explained.
Typical projects & exclusions
Typical projects
- Detached & attached garages
- Shops & outbuildings
- Garage conversions, additions & sunrooms
Not included
- Garage, shop or addition construction, which All Under One Roof handles
- Electrical work outside the project proposal
Common questions
Can a mini split heat a garage through a Kansas City winter?
Yes, when the garage is insulated & the system is sized for it. Cold climate heat pumps keep heating at low outdoor temperatures, though output drops in the coldest weather, so the sizing allows for it.
Does a garage need insulation for a mini split?
In practice, yes. Without insulation in the walls, ceiling & overhead door, the heat escapes nearly as fast as the system adds it.
Can the house's furnace heat an attached garage?
Usually not. Residential code generally keeps a house's ducted system from supplying or returning air from a garage, to keep vehicle exhaust out of the living space, so an attached garage usually gets its own equipment.
What maintenance does a mini split need?
Cleaning the indoor unit filters regularly, keeping the outdoor unit clear of leaves & snow, & periodic professional cleaning of the coils & drain.
Does GeothermalKC build the garage?
No. Garages, shops & conversions are designed & built by All Under One Roof, the design build firm under the same ownership. GeothermalKC handles the heating & cooling.
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Project consultations
Request a Consultation
Mini splits across the Kansas City metro & surrounding counties. Consultation requests with the location & photos of the site are the quickest to schedule.