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Ductless Mini-Split Repair & Installation

Servicing Clearwater & The Surrounding Areas

Whether your mini-split stopped cooling or you’re ready to add one to your home, our licensed technicians get it done right. Honest recommendations, upfront pricing, and no upselling.

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Ductless Mini-Splits in Clearwater & the Surrounding Areas

If you want to upgrade your home’s cooling, a ductless mini-split is one of the most efficient systems available. Mini-splits offer lower cooling costs, a smaller household carbon footprint, and advanced features that make life more convenient.

Poulin Cooling A/C and Refrigeration installs, maintains, and repairs ductless systems throughout Clearwater and the Tampa Bay area. We’ll help you pick the right system for your home, and when something goes wrong, we’ll fix it without talking you into work you don’t need. Emergency service is available after hours, so we’re always just a phone call away.

What’s going on with your mini-split?

Common Mini-Split Problems We Fix

These are the ductless problems we see most in Clearwater homes. Call and we’ll diagnose it for you.

Not Cooling

Warm air from the indoor unit or a room that never reaches the set temperature.

Ice on the Lines

Frost on the refrigerant lines or coil usually means an airflow or refrigerant problem.

Water Dripping Inside

A clogged condensate line or drain can cause water to drip from the indoor unit.

Short Cycling

A system that keeps turning on and off is wasting energy and wearing itself out.

Musty Smells

A dirty coil or blower wheel inside the indoor unit can make the air smell musty.

High Electric Bills

Dirty filters and coils make a mini-split work harder and cost more to run.

Won’t Turn On

No response from the remote or the unit can point to a power, sensor, or control board problem.

Unusual Noises

Rattling, buzzing, or squealing from the indoor or outdoor unit means a part needs attention.

Blinking Lights or Error Codes

Flashing lights or an error code mean the system has detected a fault that needs to be diagnosed.

Installed and repaired right

Our Mini-Split Services

Our licensed technicians install, repair, and maintain ductless mini-splits from every major brand, and we size every new system to your home.

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Single-Zone Mini-Split Installation

A single-zone system pairs one indoor unit with one outdoor unit. It’s a great fit for an addition, garage, sunroom, or any room your central AC can’t keep comfortable. We size the system with a load calculation, not a guess, so it runs efficiently.

Multi-zone systems run several indoor units from one outdoor unit, and each zone has its own temperature control. Because each area is cooled independently, you avoid wasting energy on unused spaces. That can reduce cooling costs by up to 30% compared to traditional ducted systems, which often lose efficiency through air leaks.

When your mini-split stops cooling, leaks water, shows an error code, or makes new noises, our technicians find the root cause, not just the symptom. You’ll get an upfront price before any work begins, and we service all major makes and models.

Regular seasonal maintenance keeps a mini-split efficient, protects warranty coverage, and extends system lifespan. Routine service, such as filter cleaning and coil cleaning, helps keep your system running reliably year-round.

Ductless mini-splits offer flexible mounting options, including wall-mounted, floor-mounted, and ceiling-mounted indoor units, so we can fit the system to your room’s layout. We’ll walk you through the options during your in-home consultation.

If an older ductless system keeps breaking down or can’t keep up, we’ll give you a straight answer on whether to repair or replace it. When replacement makes sense, you’ll get a free, detailed quote on a new system and installation.

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Why Go Ductless

Benefits of a Ductless Mini-Split

Ductless mini-splits are among the most efficient cooling systems you can buy. Here’s why Clearwater homeowners choose them.

Zoned Comfort

Up to 30%

Lower cooling costs, because each room is cooled independently and no air is lost through leaky ducts.

Flexible Mounting

No Ductwork

Indoor units mount on the wall, floor, or ceiling, wherever they fit your room best.

Smart Features

Quiet & Clean

Quiet operation, HEPA filtration, humidity control, sleep timers, and automatic airflow adjustment.

Free in-home estimates on new installs

Flexible financing on approved credit, workmanship guarantees on top of manufacturer warranties, and $100 off repairs over $1,000.

How It Works

Our Mini-Split Installation Process

01

Call or Book Online

Tell us about your home and the rooms you want to cool.

02

In-Home Consultation

We look at your layout and help you decide how many zones you need.

03

Sizing & Quote

A load calculation sizes each unit, and you get a free, detailed quote.

04

Professional Install

Our licensed team installs the indoor and outdoor units cleanly and to code.

05

Test & Walkthrough

We test every zone and show you how to get the most from your system.

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Why Poulin Cooling

Why Clearwater Homeowners Trust Us

We’re a family-owned Clearwater company. We’ll help you choose the right ductless system for your home, and we won’t talk you into repairs or upgrades you don’t need.

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Keep it running efficiently

Maintenance Plans

Seasonal maintenance keeps your system efficient, protects warranty coverage, and extends its lifespan. Our maintenance plans keep your system checked, cleaned, and running efficiently all year.

$195 / year

Basic

$325 / year

Enhanced

$595 / year

Ultimate

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We’ll give you a straight answer

Should You Repair or Replace Your Mini-Split?

We always try to repair first. When replacement truly makes more sense, we’ll show you why and give you a free, detailed quote.

If you’re considering a new ductless system, central AC installation, or AC repair in Clearwater, our team will help you choose the best option for your needs and budget. We install high-quality systems from trusted manufacturers and provide a detailed quote outlining the cost of the new unit and installation.

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Office hours

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Emergencies

After-hours service available

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions Clearwater homeowners ask us most about ductless mini-splits.

Still have questions?

Talk to a real person on our team. We’re happy to help you figure out what’s going on.

What is a ductless mini-split?

A ductless mini-split is an air conditioning system with an outdoor unit connected to one or more indoor units by a small refrigerant line. There’s no ductwork, and each indoor unit controls the temperature in its own zone.

It depends on how many rooms or areas you want to control separately. Systems range from single-zone setups to multi-zone configurations with several indoor units. During an in-home consultation, we’ll help you decide, then run a load calculation to size the system properly.

Because each area is cooled independently, you avoid wasting energy on unused spaces. That can reduce cooling costs by up to 30% compared to traditional ducted systems, which often lose efficiency through air leaks.

Indoor units can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted, or ceiling-mounted, so the system can fit almost any room layout.

Yes. Regular seasonal maintenance keeps your system efficient, protects warranty coverage, and extends its lifespan. Routine service includes filter cleaning and coil cleaning. Poulin Cooling offers Basic, Enhanced, and Ultimate maintenance plans.

Yes, we offer free in-home estimates on new mini-split installations. For repairs, a technician diagnoses the problem first and gives you an upfront price before any work begins.

Yes. We offer flexible financing plans on approved credit for qualified customers, and we often have specials available.

Yes. Our technicians service all major makes and models. We’re also a Ruud Pro Partner and an LG Pro Dealer.

Yes. Emergency repair is available after hours, including evenings and weekends. After-hours rates apply, and Ultimate Plan members pay no after-hours upcharge.