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Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Salmon Arm, BC

For Salmon Arm heritage homes, Shuswap Lake cottages, suites, and workshops without ductwork — ductless mini-splits sized for Shuswap humidity and rebate-ready.

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31+ Years in Vernon
Salmon Arm's Mini-Split Specialists

Ductless Comfort for Town and Lakefront

Salmon Arm has a large share of homes where ductless makes more sense than central AC. Downtown heritage properties with baseboard heat and no duct chases. Shuswap Lake cottages and Blind Bay vacation homes that were summer-only and now need year-round comfort. Canoe acreage additions, above-garage suites, and workshop spaces that need their own conditioning. Each of these is impractical to retrofit with central ducts.

Stevenson Mechanical installs single-zone and multi-zone ductless systems across Salmon Arm, Gleneden, Canoe, Tappen, and Blind Bay. Cold-climate heat pump mini-splits handle both Shuswap summer heat (with its added humidity) and shoulder-season heating — and most qualify for CleanBC and utility rebates.

  • Single-zone installs
  • Multi-zone systems (up to 5 heads)
  • Cold-climate heat pump mini-splits
  • Heritage & cottage retrofits
  • Suite & workshop installs
  • Service on existing systems
Where Ductless Fits in Salmon Arm

Mini-Splits for Salmon Arm & the Shuswap

  1. Downtown Heritage Homes

    Salmon Arm's heritage downtown properties with baseboard heat and no ductwork. Mini-splits add real comfort without touching character walls.

  2. Shuswap Lake Cottages

    Blind Bay, Tappen lakefront, and Shuswap cottages transitioning to extended-season or year-round use. Ductless handles both heating and cooling.

  3. Canoe Acreage Additions

    Rural additions, mudrooms, and extended living spaces not well-served by the main system. A mini-split head solves it cleanly.

  4. Suites & Carriage Houses

    Secondary suites and detached living spaces need independent HVAC. Ductless installs cleanly with separate control and billing.

  5. Workshops & Studios

    Detached workshops and studio spaces on Salmon Arm and Canoe properties. Targeted conditioning, no ducting between buildings.

  6. Humidity-Aware Sizing

    Shuswap summer humidity matters for comfort. We account for latent load in mini-split sizing — not just dry-bulb temperature.

How We Install

Clean, Rebate-Ready, Done in a Day

  1. On-Site Sizing

    Calculated for Shuswap conditions — humidity, lake proximity, insulation, and sun exposure.

  2. Line & Location Planning

    Head, condenser, and line routing shown before install day.

  3. Written Quote with Rebates

    Itemized. CleanBC and utility rebate eligibility verified.

  4. Install Day

    Most single-zone in a day. Tidy, level, concealed lines where needed.

  5. Commissioning

    Pressure-tested, started, warranty registered. Full walkthrough.

Why Stevenson

Why Salmon Arm Chooses Us for Ductless

Shuswap Humidity Sizing

Lake humidity affects comfort and equipment sizing. We account for latent load — generic dry-Okanagan templates don't.

Cottage & Seasonal Experience

Shuswap vacation properties need systems that idle well and perform on demand. We install for seasonal use patterns.

Rebate Paperwork

We track CleanBC and utility eligibility and handle paperwork.

Service After Install

Local support. Filter, coil, and seasonal service scheduled.

Related Services

Common Questions

Ductless FAQ — Salmon Arm, BC

Central uses ducts. Ductless puts the coil in the room. Ideal for Salmon Arm homes without duct infrastructure.

Yes. Cold-climate models handle Shuswap winters well. Milder than the North Okanagan, so heat pump mode covers most of the season.

One per zone. Open-plan: one. Multi-bedroom: 3–4 off one condenser.

Many cold-climate mini-splits qualify for CleanBC and utility rebates. We verify before ordering.

Ideal. Year-round comfort, handles both heating and cooling, easy standby between visits.

Single-head: one day. Multi-zone: one to two days.

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