Air Conditioning Installation in Winnipeg
Thinking about AC? Summers here are getting brutal. We install central air and ductless mini-splits.
Call (204) 452-9424Winnipeg summers are no joke anymore. If you're done sweating through July and August, let's talk AC. We install central air and ductless mini-splits. Not sure what makes sense for your place? Give us a call at (204) 452-9424 and we'll walk through the options. No pressure, just straight answers.
Central Air vs. Mini-Splits: What's the Difference?
Central Air
Uses your existing ductwork. One outdoor unit, cools the whole house through your furnace vents.
Best for:
- + Homes with existing ductwork
- + Whole-house cooling
- + Cleaner look (no wall units)
Ductless Mini-Split
No ducts needed. Indoor wall units in each room you want cooled, connected to an outdoor compressor.
Best for:
- + Homes without ductwork
- + Cooling specific rooms
- + Better zone efficiency
Which one should you get? If you've already got ductwork and a furnace, central air is usually the simpler install. If you don't have ducts (or your ducts are a mess), mini-splits might make more sense. We'll look at your setup and tell you what we'd do.
What We Install
We install Lennox, Carrier, Goodman, Mitsubishi (for mini-splits), and other major brands. We're not tied to one manufacturer — we'll help you pick what makes sense for your budget and your house.
Manitoba Hydro Rebates
High-efficiency AC units and heat pumps (SEER 16+) qualify for Manitoba Hydro rebates. We'll help you with the paperwork.
What To Expect
- Free quote — We'll come take a look, measure your space, check your electrical and ductwork (if you have it).
- Pick your system — We'll give you options: basic, mid-range, top-tier. You decide what makes sense.
- Schedule install — AC installs we usually do in spring/early summer. Peak season gets busy, so don't wait till it's 35°C.
- Install day — Central air usually takes 1 day. Mini-splits can be same-day or two days depending on how many zones.
- Test it — We'll fire it up, make sure it's cooling properly, show you how the thermostat works.
How Much Does AC Installation Cost?
Central air: $3,000–$6,000 installed, depending on the unit size and your existing ductwork. If your ducts need upgrades, that's extra.
Ductless mini-split: $2,500–$5,000 for a single-zone system. Multi-zone (cooling 2–3 rooms) runs $5,000–$10,000.
Every house is different. Call us for a real quote based on your setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size AC do I need for my Winnipeg home?
We'll do a load calculation based on your square footage, insulation, windows, and how much sun your house gets. Bigger isn't always better — an oversized AC short-cycles and doesn't dehumidify properly.
Can I add AC to my existing furnace?
Yeah, if you've got forced-air heating with ductwork. We install the AC coil on your furnace and run refrigerant lines to the outdoor unit. Usually straightforward.
How long does AC installation take?
Central air: usually one day. Mini-splits: one day for single-zone, might be two days for multi-zone.
Do mini-splits heat too, or just cool?
Most mini-splits are heat pumps — they heat and cool. They work great down to about -25°C. Below that, you'll want backup heat (like your furnace).
How efficient are modern AC units?
Way better than 10–15 years ago. New units are SEER 14–20 (higher is better). High-efficiency units cost more upfront but save you on power bills.