No Ducts Needed
Mini-splits connect the outdoor unit to indoor heads with a small line set. No new ductwork required. This saves time and cost for older homes.
Mini-Split Setup — North Highlands, CA
Older North Highlands homes often lack ducts. A mini-split adds AC and heat to any room without cutting into walls for new ductwork. It is the no-duct path to comfort.

Fresh Air has set up 900+ units since 2009. We are licensed (CSLB #945361) and fully insured. Mini-splits are a great fit for North Highlands homes built before central HVAC was standard, garages used as living space, guest rooms, and ADUs. A single-zone mini-split setup runs $3,000 to $5,000. A multi-zone setup runs $5,000 to $10,000.
Mini-splits connect the outdoor unit to indoor heads with a small line set. No new ductwork required. This saves time and cost for older homes.
Mini-splits are the top choice for spaces that are hard to cool. Garages, bonus rooms, and ADUs in North Highlands all benefit from a dedicated mini-split.
We visit your home, check the space, and give you a firm price. Our estimate is free. Single-zone runs $3,000 to $5,000. Multi-zone runs $5,000 to $10,000.
A single-zone mini-split in North Highlands runs $3,000 to $5,000 installed. That covers one outdoor unit and one indoor head. A multi-zone setup with two or more heads runs $5,000 to $10,000. The number of rooms, the size of each space, and the brand drive the cost. North Highlands summers hit 95 degrees, so sizing the unit right matters.
Older North Highlands homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often have no central duct system. Adding ducts is costly and disruptive. A mini-split gives those homes full AC and heat with a clean install. Garages converted to offices, ADUs, and bonus rooms are other common uses. We pull the Sacramento County permit and handle the inspection so the job is done right.
Yes. Modern mini-splits heat as well as cool. North Highlands winters are mild, so a mini-split handles them well. It uses less energy to heat than a gas furnace in many cases.
A single-zone setup runs $3,000 to $5,000. A multi-zone setup with two or more heads runs $5,000 to $10,000. We give you a firm price after the free in-home visit.
Yes. Garages, ADUs, and bonus rooms are some of our most common mini-split jobs in North Highlands. We size the unit to the space and handle all permits.
Call Fresh Air at (916) 416-8181 or book at /contact/. We serve North Highlands and all of the greater Sacramento area. The estimate is free.