If you've spent years assembling a coin or stamp collection, you already know that slow, steady humidity does more damage than a single hot afternoon. A dedicated mini split in your display room or cabinet gives you the stable, moderate environment your collection needs, without relying on the whole house's average.
$400 materials deposit books your day. The balance is due when the work is finished and you're happy with it. Anything outside a standard install is quoted before work begins, never discovered after.
Paper and metal collectibles are vulnerable to humidity swings. A converted room or cabinet that's off the main duct run often gets the worst of those swings, because the central system only runs when the thermostat calls for it. A ductless mini split keeps that one room at a consistent level, day and night, so your collection isn't subjected to the expansion and contraction that causes long-term damage.
Our standard installation is a flat rate of $2,400 for materials and labor together. One day each week is our Joker Day, priced lower than that standard rate. The exact Joker Day price changes week to week, and you can check the current deal on our homepage. To hold your installation day, we ask for a $400 materials deposit; the rest is due when the work is finished.
We size each system based on a rule of thumb that gets confirmed during a free on-site visit. No one promises a specific BTU number for your room until we've seen the space. That visit also lets us make sure the indoor unit is placed to avoid drafts directly on your collection, and that the outdoor unit has proper clearance. Our licensed crew handles the whole job, start to finish.
During the on-site visit, we look at the layout of your room and where the collection is stored. We'll place the indoor unit so the airflow crosses the room rather than hitting the display case or cabinet directly. That way the room stays even without blasting air on the items themselves.
We use a rule of thumb based on square footage and ceiling height, but we never promise a specific BTU number until we've done a site visit. The on-site check confirms the actual cooling load, including windows, insulation, and any heat sources. That visit is free, and it's how we make sure the unit is sized right for your space.
One day each week we offer a price lower than the standard $2,400 flat rate. The day changes from week to week, and the exact dollar amount is posted on our homepage. You can call (512) 297-7493 to ask which day is coming up, but we don't advertise the Joker price on this page.
No. We only ask for a $400 materials deposit to hold your installation day. The rest of the balance is due after the work is finished and you're satisfied. That deposit covers the materials we order specifically for your job.
It can do either. Some collectors use a mini split as the sole cooling for a converted room that's off the main duct run. Others keep the central system for the rest of the house and let the mini split handle the collection room separately. We can talk through your setup during the on-site visit and recommend the best approach.
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