Row & TownHomes

Problem: This row home, built in the 1920's in Old City has a gas-fired water boiler and cast iron radiators for heat, but no central air at all. This means relying on bulky window air conditioners that are a pain to install and take down.

Solution: ECI installed Mitsubishi ducted and ductless mini-split systems. These system doesn't need ductwork to add both air conditioning and heat, so it's a perfect way to solve heating and cooling problems in older homes that lack the extra space for ductwork.

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PROBLEM: These homeowners were looking for a better solution for their home than lugging window air conditioners up to the third floor of their University City home. They wanted a whole-home solution that would keep them cool and run more efficiently than window units.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Unico high velocity system that will provide the homeowners with quiet air conditioning (and heating) comfort throughout their home, and will even be able to remove 30 percent more humidity out of the air -- a blessing to anyone living through Philadelphia summers!

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PROBLEM: The 20-year-old air conditioner in a Queen Village rowhome needed replacement. Our homeowners wanted to upgrade their high velocity system.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowner in Philadelphia grew frustrated with the hassle of setting up window air conditioners each spring, only to see her energy bills soar during the summer months.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a four-zone Daikin ductless heating and cooling system, providing her with energy-efficient, quiet comfort all summer long, along with supplemental heat in the spring and fall.

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PROBLEM: When Danny and his family purchased their Fairmount row home a few years ago, they inherited an older HVAC system that never quite delivered the comfort they needed. The system struggled with constant issues, failing to provide consistent cooling in the summer and reliable heating in the winter. Eventually, the aging heat pump gave out entirely, leaving the family sweltering in the middle of a brutal summer heatwave.

SOLUTION: To solve the problem, ECI Comfort installed a multi-zone Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat Ductless Mini-Split system, tailored to meet the family’s heating and cooling needs year-round. 

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PROBLEM: These homeowners were eager to eliminate their window AC units and find an alternative that offered optimal energy efficiency while providing them with quiet comfort.

SOLUTION: To provide these homeowners with year-round comfort and energy efficiency, ECI installed a cutting-edge Mitsubishi Electric heat pump featuring two sleek high-wall ductless units. And as a special thank you for their service, they were also able to take advantage of our military discount.

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PROBLEM: A Roxborough homeowner was tired of dragging window air conditioners out of storage every spring, then watching her electric bill skyrocket in the summer.

SOLUTION: Installed a four-zone Daikin ductless heating and cooling system. Now she has energy-efficient cooling all summer at the touch of a button.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowner was ready to upgrade her HVAC system but felt stuck due to the infrastructure of her rowhome in South Philadelphia.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed Mitsubishi Electric ductless units to provide fast, cool, and even throughout her two-story rowhome.

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PROBLEM: Our customer, Jesse, was experiencing ductwork and airflow issues in his Philadelphia rowhome. After having another company out and realizing that the problem wasn't fixed, he reached out to ECI to find a new comfort solution.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed two Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling Systems totaling six indoor zones. This combination system satisfied Jesse's requirements of zoned control, precise comfort, and efficiency.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowners were tired of putting in their bulky window units in the summer just to feel minimal relief from the heat. They also wanted a second heat source to supplement their boiler. 

SOLUTION: After winning the March Sadness giveaway, ECI installed a brand new Mitsubishi ductless system. The mini-splits will provide them cooling comfort in the summer and will act as a backup heat source in the winter.

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PROBLEM: Danny and his family were presented with a problem after purchasing their home a few years ago: an older HVAC system that never quite got the job done. After a few years of constant issues -- finally capped off by a dead system -- they were stuck in the heat of the Summer with no way to cool their home. Their heat pump system was also their main heat source, so looking ahead to Winter caused urgency as well. Enter the debate of fix, replace, or re-invent...was it time for ductless heating and cooling? 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a multi-zone Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat Ductless Mini-Split heating and cooling system. With equipment delays becoming the norm, we also installed temporary window & portable AC units to provide the homeowners with relief from the extreme heatwave while we worked to get our equipment in and begin the installation.

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PROBLEM:  New homeowners, Ted and Carrie, reached out to ECI during their settlement process on an old Philadelphia rowhome. The rowhome was equipped with cast-iron radiators for heat and window units for AC. Ted and Carrie were looking for a more permanent solution for their new home. Concerned about space and noise, they reached out to ECI about ductless mini-splits.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a four-zone Mitsubishi Ductless system.  This multi-zone system was installed across three stories and provides both heating and cooling. This provided a permanent solution for their forever home and eliminated the need for those noisy window units. Since these Mitsubishi mini-splits require no ductwork, our homeowners can save on valuable space and get the most out of their new home. They also feature whisper-quiet technology.

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PROBLEM:  Our homeowner, David, has a charming stone home built in the early 1700s. The home was built in three phases and was equipped with cast iron radiators for heat with no cooling system. David needed options that would efficiently heat and cool his home without disturbing the clean aesthetic of the property.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a four-zone Mitsubishi Ductless system.  This four-zone system provides heating and cooling to the main spaces of the home without disrupting the homes functionality. With the home being constructed in different stages, finding spaces for the splits and the heat pump proved to be tricky. But with help from our lead installer, Matt, and coordination with the homeowner, our team found the perfect options and placements. For older homes with limited space, ductless AC is the perfect match.

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PROBLEM: An pre-war rowhome in the Old City section of Philadelphia didn’t have room for a conventional central air conditioner, and window units were too loud, bulky, and expensive to run.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed two ducted mini-splits to cool the house. These use less energy and are quieter than central air or window units. Plus, they take up less room than traditional ductwork systems.

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PROBLEM:  Our homeowner was tired of continuously installing window units every year to beat the summer heat, only to be let down with inefficiency and noisy "window-rattling". His older rowhome also featured a 50+ year old boiler at the end of its life. The homeowner wanted an efficient system that wouldn't compromise space in his home, while providing both cooling and heating. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a multi-zone Mitsubishi Ductless Hyper-Heat system.  The system doesn't require ductwork and provides both air conditioning and heat. It is a great way to solve heating and cooling problems in older homes, while maintaining the limited space available. For South Philly rowhomes, ductless AC is the perfect match. This install also featured for the first time, Mitsubishi's brand new FS Model indoor unit!

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PROBLEM: A historic trinity home near the Italian Market was always too warm in the summer with no ductwork for central air. 

SOLUTION: ECI Installed a Mitsubishi ductless mini-split system with three indoor air handlers. We mounted the outdoor heat pump along the second floor to preserve artwork near the sidewalk.

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PROBLEM: The Knipes were looking to get rid of the window AC units in their Fairmount rowhome, but did not want to retrofit the home with bulky ductwork.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split downstairs, and a Mitsubishi Ducted unit upstairs to keep the whole house evenly cooled.

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PROBLEM: These homeowners did not want to go through another summer using window and wall AC units. But they also did not want to disrupt the elegance of their beautiful 1915 Trinity home with mini-splits. Moreover, they did not want to give up precious space to install ductwork.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a high velocity system for cooling the entire home, and a heat pump to provide warmth during the milder seasons. Brad and Jared were able to get comfortable cooling and heating without paying astronomical bills or altering the home's aesthetic.

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PROBLEM: This homeowner was tired of the summer heat taking over her home, but it was too much of a pain to continuously install window AC units every year. Not only was the installation process burdensome, but the inefficiency and "window-rattling" were becoming too much of a nuisance. Time for an upgrade!

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split system. This system doesn't require ductwork to add both air conditioning and supplemental heat, so it's a great way to solve heating and cooling problems in older homes that lack the extra space for ductwork. For South Philly rowhomes, ductless AC is the perfect match.

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PROBLEM: This 1920's home had electric radiators for heat but no central air. This meant our homeowners had been relying on bulky window air conditioners that are a pain to install and take down. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split system. This system doesn't need ductwork to add both air conditioning and supplemental heat, so it's a perfect way to solve heating and cooling problems in older homes that lack the extra space for ductwork.

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