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Hurricane season and power outages

When hurricane season rolls in off the Gulf, outages can reach Austin and the I-35 corridor even if the storm stays east. A ductless mini split draws less power than central air, which makes it a more practical piece of a sensible outage plan.

The flat rate

One number, materials and labor together

Standard day
$2,400
Materials and labor, installed. Six days a week sit at this rate.
Joker day
Lower, every week
One day a week costs less. It moves weekly, revealed on the homepage.

$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.

For this room

Hurricane season and power outages

Planning ahead for storm season beats scrambling during one. A mini split's lighter electrical load means it's easier to run on a generator or battery backup, though any pairing should be reviewed with an electrician based on your specific unit and panel. Don't assume it will work with what you have on hand.

The standard installation price is $2,400 flat rate for materials and labor together. One day each week is the Joker Day, priced lower than that, and the day moves week to week. The exact Joker price is shown on the homepage, not here, so you can check it when you're ready.

Booking requires a $400 materials deposit to hold your day, and the remaining balance is due when the work is finished. The crew is licensed, and sizing your system is done by a rule of thumb that gets confirmed during an on-site visit. No BTU number is promised for a room until we see the space.

Common questions

What people ask us about this

How does a mini split help during a power outage?

A mini split uses less electricity than central air, so it's easier to run on a generator or battery system. But you need an electrician to check whether your specific unit and panel can handle it. It's not a plug-and-play solution.

Can you guarantee a specific BTU size for my room over the phone?

No, we give a rule of thumb based on square footage and typical use, but the exact size is confirmed during an on-site visit. That way the unit matches the room, not a guess.

How does the Joker Day pricing work?

One day each week is the Joker Day at a lower price than the standard $2,400 flat rate. The day changes week to week, and the exact price is posted on the homepage. You can check there to see when it falls.

What's the deposit and payment schedule?

Booking requires a $400 materials deposit to hold your installation day. The rest of the flat rate is due when the work is finished. There are no surprise fees or hourly charges.

Do I need to wait until a storm is coming to plan for this?

No, planning ahead of hurricane season is the smart move. During a storm, installers are busy and supplies can run short. Booking early means you're set before the scramble starts.

Ready when you are

Call (512) 297-7493 to talk through your situation and see this week's Joker price on the homepage.

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