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Cost of ductless heat and air conditioning for the Philadelphia area

How much does it cost to install a mini-split heat pump? Here in the Greater Philadelphia area, ductless heating and cooling in a multi-zone configuration, fully installed and ready to turn on starts around $9,000, and the price goes up from there depending on the number of zones that require conditioning.

HOW MUCH DOES A ZONED COMFORT SOLUTION™ COST?

More people are choosing Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Mini-Split heat pumps and air conditioners for their home so they can add the comfort they want, right where they need it most. Mitsubishi’s ductless “mini-split” systems combined with WiFi technology and Mitsubishi Electric’s kumo cloud wireless interface enable homeowners to manage multiple zones of heating and cooling in the areas of your home where you need it most. Because they are one of the most efficient systems on the market today, you can get the comfort you desire with the flexibility needed to fit your home and your budget.

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If you’re like most of our customers, you’re wondering how much it would cost to get the heating and air conditioning you want, while ensuring you keep your monthly energy bills as low as possible.
 
The cost of zoned systems depends on many factors. The system consists primarily of an outdoor unit connected by refrigerant piping to one or more indoor units, that come in a variety of styles. These indoor units can be networked together to create zones of heating and cooling that can each be controlled separately. A single outdoor unit could create up to eight zones depending on your needs and your budget. Even better, you can expand an existing system to include additional indoor zones in the future, allowing you to stage out costs over time if that’s a concern.
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For example, homeowners of a rowhome in Old City in Philadelphia added a terrific zoned system to provide air conditioning. In order to get the necessary distribution of air throughout the row home, the unit was placed on the roof and short runs of ductwork allowed us to create two zones of cooling comfort to combat Philadelphia’s increasingly hot and humid summers.
 
In Bucks County ECI was able to provide much needed cooling for the second floor without adding any internal ductwork, making the home comfortable for the first time, without the hassles or huge energy bills associated with window a/c units. 
 
Because of the customization and flexibility of this solution, it’s not as straightforward to give a price as it would be if you were just going to buy a window air conditioner or a whole home, unitary central heating and air system. The solutions offered by Mitsubishi’s Zoned Comfort solutions can be ducted or ductless, or a hybrid of both. Whether it’s a single family home in Bucks County, homes in Historic Elfreth’s Alley, in University City Philadelphia, or anything in between, the experts at ECI can help design the perfect zoned comfort solution for your home.
 
The cost will vary depending on the number of zones you need to achieve the comfort you desire. We’ve even completed zoned installations for businesses like this home/salon combo in Bristol, PA.  We have the experience and expertise to make sure you get the best and most efficient solution on the market with a full twelve year warranty.

Philadelphia, PA

How much does ductless cost in Bucks County

CHALLENGE: A South Philly rowhome had no air conditioning. The homeowner didn’t want to add ductwork, and there was no room outside for an AC condenser. 
 
SOLUTION: ECI installed a Mitsubishi ductless system with four air handlers inside and a side-discharge heat pump in the breezeway.

Philadelphia, PA

How much for a ductless installation in Philadelphia

CHALLENGE: Homeowners of a small yet historic home wanted to add heating and air conditioning while maintaining the architectural and historical integrity. 
 
SOLUTION: Since space was at a premium and ductwork would have been extremely invasive, there was only one solution: ductless splits!

Philadelphia, PA

How much will you pay for ductless heat and cooling

CHALLENGE: A trinity home near the Italian Market was always too warm in the summer. There was no ductwork for central air. 
 
SOLUTION: ECI installed a Mitsubishi ductless mini-split system with three indoor air handlers. We mounted the heat pump along the second floor to preserve artwork near the sidewalk.
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What are the contributing factors that make up the system cost?

The first step to understanding the cost of a new Zoned Comfort Solution for your Philadelphia-area home is to understand the individual elements that contribute to that cost:
  1. New equipment. Each Zoned Comfort Solution includes an outdoor unit, indoor unit(s), controls and miscellaneous parts including the refrigerant line-set, wiring, and electrical accessories. Heating and cooling one room or zone of a home comes at a significantly different price than heating and cooling a home with eight or more zones. Generally, new equipment comes in at $5,000 to $20,000. Your costs will vary and may be higher or lower than this estimate.
  2. Labor and Equipment. In addition to the cost of the equipment, there is the cost for design and installation of the system, customized for your home and needs. In general, the cost is approximately equal to the cost of the equipment itself, that covers our certified and trained technicians who can handle refrigerants safely, as well as perform the plumbing and electrical work necessary for an installation. Labor costs also vary depending on the complexity of the installation, and this may vary depending on the type of home you own as well.
  3. Possible additional costs:
  • Electrical. Electrical components required vary per system. Most systems will be compatible with the current electric panel in your home, but an upgrade from an electrician may be required at an additional cost.
  • Equipment pad or stand. Most installations will include a weather-proof pad and risers for the outdoor compressor or heat pump. There is an additional cost of $200-$300 to mount on a wall. 
  • Ductless or ducted? Choosing ducted indoor units introduces a price that is difficult to generalize. Some homeowners might be installing ductwork for the first time which adds a level of complexity – where others may use existing ductwork in the home. Adding ductwork could potentially add 75 percent to the labor cost. One of the best things about Mitsubishi zoned comfort solutions, especially for older homes and condos, is that they can be installed without ductwork, saving you the time, money and inconvenience of retrofitting a home.
  • Controllers. There are many controller options to choose from with Zoned Comfort Solutions. What you select will affect the cost. Wall-mounted units come standard with a handheld wireless controller; otherwise, factor in $200 to $300 per controller for a wall-mounted thermostat or Wi-Fi control from your mobile device for each zone. There are even Kumo Cloud controllers available, which allow you to control your system from your smartphone, a benefit more and more people in the greater Philadelphia area are choosing.
  • Any additional equipment needed for unique situations. Some homes need a little extra something; this is true for older homes, high-performance homes, and homes in the mountains or near the water. Some of these homes may require specialized designs and/or equipment, all of which impacts the cost of the system. Mitsuibishi’s Hyper-Heating INVERTER® technology is developed to provide comfortable indoor temperatures even in extreme cold-climate conditions (as low as minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit) while saving energy and money. We can design the perfect solutions that can work in any of the winter weather Mother Nature can dish out here in Philly.
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As you can see, there are a lot of variables that affect the estimated cost of a Zoned Comfort Solution. While it is impossible to get a precise estimate of your costs without consulting us here at ECI, professional installation of the most basic, or single zone, configuration (consisting of one wall unit and condenser) will cost around $5,000 to $7,000. Depending on how you design your system (single or multi- zone), its total price is likely to fall within a range that averages from $5,000 to $20,000.
 
Your specific price range is directly impacted by the choices you make when we sit down to design the perfect solution for your home regarding the number of zones you want to condition, whether to use ductless or ducted indoor units, whether you need cooling only or heating and cooling, if you want a standard or premium product, what type of indoor units work best, and so on. 

Cost of ductless heating and AC

Depending on your home and your needs, the best way to find out how much a system would cost is to give us a call here at ECI. As a licensed contractor, we can save you money by designing a system that works for your home and provides the comfort you need for your home- and for your budget.
 
To get a better idea of what a solution might look like for your home, be sure to check out our case studies of homes across the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region. We’ve likely done an installation similar to your needs and you can get a feel to what the solution looks like and what we helped the owners achieve. No matter where you live or what sort of home you own, we’ve worked on a home like yours and we’re happy to provide you with examples of our work so you can see what’s possible.
 

Getting an estimate for your home

Give us a call here at  ECI. Systems designed and installed by us are also covered by Mitsubishi’s 12-year parts and compressor limited warranty.
 
When you meet with us, discuss how many zones you want, where indoor and outdoor units might go, whether you need cooling only or heating and cooling, if you prefer ductless or ducted options (or a mix) and any special considerations – for example if you’re interested in a unit with an i-See™ sensor that detects temperature variations and controls the airflow. We’ll also talk to you about what to expect during the installation process.
 
Sounds pretty good, right? Soon you’ll have your estimated cost, and after that – a future filled with personalized comfort and energy savings.
 
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