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Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Kelowna, BC
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Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Kelowna, BC

For Kelowna heritage homes without ductwork, laneway suites, downtown condos, and finished basements: Stevenson Mechanical installs ductless mini-splits sized right and rebate-ready.

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Targeted Comfort for Homes Ducts Won't Reach
31+ Years in Vernon
Kelowna's Mini-Split Specialists

Targeted Comfort for Homes Ducts Won't Reach

A big chunk of Kelowna housing was never built with ductwork. Pre-WWI Abbott Street and Pandosy Village character homes with radiators and hot water heat. Downtown walk-up suites above commercial. 1940s–50s Okanagan Mission cottages that got additions stapled on decades later. Laneway houses going up across Glenmore and Rutland under the recent zoning changes. Running central ducts through finished walls in any of these is invasive, expensive, or physically impossible. Window units are loud, ugly, and only ever half-solve the problem.

Ductless mini-splits are built for exactly this situation. Stevenson Mechanical installs single-zone and multi-zone ductless systems across every Kelowna neighborhood from Abbott Street heritage, Pandosy Village laneways, downtown condos, Mission basement suites, Ellison orchard properties, and vacation rentals around Gyro Beach. Cold-climate heat pump mini-splits handle both summer cooling and shoulder-season heating, and most units qualify for CleanBC and utility rebates worth real money.

  • Single-zone installs
  • Multi-zone systems (up to 5 heads)
  • Cold-climate heat pump mini-splits
  • Heritage & character home retrofits
  • Laneway house & suite installs
  • Service on existing ductless systems
Where Ductless Fits in Kelowna

Mini-Splits Built for Kelowna Homes

  1. Heritage Homes

    Abbott Street, Pandosy Village, and older South Pandosy homes with radiators or baseboards and no duct chases. Mini-splits add cooling and supplemental heat without wrecking the character.

  2. Downtown Condos

    Older downtown Kelowna walk-ups without central AC. A single-head install can transform livability without strata headaches — we coordinate with building managers where needed.

  3. Laneway Houses

    New laneway house builds across Glenmore and Rutland often run ductless as the primary HVAC. Heat pump mini-splits cover heating and cooling in one clean install.

  4. Basement Suites

    Secondary suites in Mission, Rutland, and South Pandosy need their own HVAC for comfort and separate utility control. Mini-splits do it cleanly without tapping into the main system.

  5. Additions & Sunrooms

    The sunroom on the back of the Lower Mission house that's always too hot in August and too cold in February? One head fixes it in a day.

  6. Lakefront Cottages

    Older cottages along Gyro Beach and Mission lakefront benefit enormously from targeted cooling — especially those without modern HVAC infrastructure.

How We Install

Clean Install, Rebate-Ready

  1. On-Site Sizing

    We measure the space, check insulation, and calculate the right BTU. Kelowna sun exposure matters — west-facing rooms need more capacity than tables suggest.

  2. Line & Location Planning

    We show you exactly where the indoor head goes, where the outdoor condenser sits, and how the refrigerant line routes. No install-day surprises.

  3. Written Quote with Rebates

    Equipment, install, electrical, and rebate-eligible pricing itemized. We identify applicable CleanBC, FortisBC, and BC Hydro rebates before you commit.

  4. Install Day

    Most single-zone jobs are done in a day. Tidy penetrations, concealed line covers, level condenser pad — the install should look as good as it performs.

  5. Commissioning & Walkthrough

    Pressure test, vacuum, startup, warranty registration, and a walkthrough on modes, filters, and what to watch for over the first season.

Why Stevenson

Why Kelowna Chooses Us for Ductless

We Size for Kelowna Sun

Mini-split sizing based on square footage alone misses west-facing glass and afternoon sun — especially relevant for Mission and downtown west-facing units. We calculate for real.

Rebate Paperwork Handled

CleanBC and utility rebates are often $1,000–$3,500 per install. We verify equipment eligibility and handle the paperwork so nothing falls through the cracks.

Heritage-Friendly Installs

Character homes deserve installs that respect the building. Concealed line runs, thoughtful head placement, and tidy penetrations — not a sloppy retrofit.

Service After Install

Filter cleaning, coil washes, occasional recharges — we service what we install and units we didn't install too. Kelowna-based support, not a call center.

Related Services

Common Questions

Ductless FAQ — Kelowna, BC

Central AC moves cooled air through ductwork from one indoor coil. A ductless mini-split mounts the indoor coil in the room it cools, with refrigerant line to an outdoor condenser. No ducts means no duct losses — but each zone needs its own head.

Yes. Most modern mini-splits are heat pumps running both ways. Cold-climate models handle Kelowna winters easily — well below our typical winter lows.

One per zone you want controlled independently. An open-plan living area: one head. A three-bedroom home with individual control in each bedroom: a multi-zone with 3–4 heads off one outdoor unit.

Many cold-climate heat pump mini-splits qualify for CleanBC, FortisBC, and BC Hydro rebates. The qualifying list changes — we verify eligibility before you order equipment.

Yes, with good planning. We use concealed line covers, careful head placement, and clean penetrations. A ductless install in an Abbott Street character home should look considered, not slapped on.

Single-head: typically one day. Multi-zone: one to two days depending on how many heads and line routing complexity. Electrical is coordinated in the same visit.

Customer Reviews

What Stevenson Mechanical Customers Say

4.8 Based on 22 Google reviews
Chelsea Harrop
Chelsea Harrop

Shadd and his team are absolutely wonderful and did a great job. I needed a basement sink plumbed and new washer dryer hookups and they were able to get it done in short order, kept everything tidy and were super easy to deal with. They knew my budget and worked with me to stay within it and gave me everything I needed. They are very professional, skilled and their prices are more than reasonable. I would highly recommend them to everyone!

Chris' Integra Tire Auto Centre
Chris' Integra Tire Auto Centre

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY US! 4 weeks ago, our hot water and air conditioning quit working on the same day! I called and spoke with the AMAZING Denise, she had Alex out at our shop within the day and he had everything diagnosed and parts ordered, not long after the first appointment, he had our hot water back in working order and then our A/C was repaired after that! Anytime we have had any issues, they have been very prompt to show up on the same day and Alex fixed it all! Such amazing and friendly services! You all have a forever client with Integra Tire and our team moving forward! Thank You!

Arthur Enns
Arthur Enns

Plumbing problems are never fun, but we appreciated how Stevenson Mechanical handled the replacement of our sump pump --from booking the appointment to the on-time arrival of our plumber and his friendly, competent service (which included persevering through some unexpected issues). Thank you for your expertise and excellent service!

Margo Pepper
Margo Pepper

Called just before noon, on a Friday, at 1:40 plumber arrived and fixed problem in 15 minutes. Very nice young man. I will be calling back soon for some quotes on other needs. Thank you so much to the receptionist for reaching out to staff and arranging such prompt service. Today had old gas fireplace removed. Yet again outstanding service, owner came to assist very quickly. Answered all my questions. Thanks guys.

Christine Allen
Christine Allen

This company is great! We needed to have our air conditioning unit disconnected and moved temporarily as we were getting our backyard patio redone. They were able to accommodate our last minute request, they completed the work quickly and got our unit reconnected just in time to beat the heat ! I would highly recommend them!

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5896 Rimer Rd, Vernon, BC Monday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m | Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Saturday, Closed | Sunday, Closed