Ductless
Ductless Mini-Split Replacement
When a mini-split reaches the end of its life — or when a cheap online system fails and parts cannot be found — replacement is usually straightforward, because the hard work of routing line sets and electrical is already done.
Shepherd HVAC replaces single-zone and multi-zone ductless systems with current inverter equipment that is quieter, more efficient, and far better at holding capacity in cold weather than systems installed even eight or ten years ago.
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What to Watch For
Signs Your Mini-Split Should Be Replaced
Repair is often the right call, but these conditions usually point toward new equipment.
The system is 12 to 15 years old
Inverter boards and compressors both start failing in that window, and repair costs climb quickly.
The inverter or control board failed
On an older system, board replacement can approach half the cost of new equipment.
Parts are no longer available
Discontinued and off-brand systems frequently cannot be repaired at any price.
The compressor is failing
A compressor replacement on an aging mini-split rarely makes financial sense.
It uses R-22 refrigerant
Older systems on phased-out refrigerant are expensive to keep charged.
It never performed well
Undersized or poorly designed original installations can be corrected properly with the replacement.
How It Works
Our Ductless Replacement Process
- 1
Evaluate what stays
We inspect the existing line sets, electrical, and penetrations to determine what can be reused and what should be replaced for the new refrigerant and equipment.
- 2
Right-size the new system
We recalculate each zone rather than matching the old nameplate, which is how we fix rooms that were never comfortable with the original system.
- 3
Install and clean up
Old equipment removed and hauled away, new indoor heads and outdoor unit mounted, line sets flushed or replaced, and everything commissioned to spec.
- 4
Warranty and walkthrough
We register the manufacturer warranty, test every zone in heating and cooling, and set up app or remote control before we leave.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost
Replacing an existing ductless system is typically less expensive than a first-time installation because much of the infrastructure is in place.
Zones being replaced
Each indoor head is priced individually, and partial replacements are possible on some systems.
Line-set reuse
Existing line sets can often be flushed and reused, which saves labor and wall repair.
Equipment tier
Standard efficiency versus hyper-heating cold-climate models is the largest price variable.
Indoor unit style changes
Switching from wall units to ceiling cassettes or slim-duct heads adds carpentry and cost.
Electrical updates
Newer equipment sometimes requires a different circuit size or disconnect.
Brands We Service
We replace failed systems with Mitsubishi Electric and Daikin equipment most often, and we also install Trane, Amana, and American Standard where they are the better fit for the project and the budget.
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Trane
- Daikin
- Amana
- American Standard
Financing is available on approved credit, and every replacement carries both manufacturer warranty and our workmanship guarantee.
Call 215-610-6699 or book online for a written ductless replacement quote.
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