Philadelphia, PA CASE STUDIES

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: Our homeowner, Alex, recently purchased this charming new Chestnut Hill home. It needed some updating, which was to be done while maintaining its historic value. But the biggest issue in an older home like this is the lack of air conditioning -- something Alex and his family were not going to live without. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Unico High-Velocity system with a Bosch Heat Pump Inverter and Green Series Air Handler. This system will provide even and comfortable temperatures throughout each room, drastically reduce humidity, and create the perfect comfort solution while minimizing any changes to the interior! 

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PROBLEM: Our customers struggled with their daughter's second-floor bedroom, which never maintained a comfortable temperature despite the existence of a central heating and air conditioning system.

SOLUTION: A Mitsubishi Electric ductless air conditioning system was installed in the bedroom, providing targeted temperature control and eliminating the need for a noisy window unit.

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PROBLEM: Our customer, Maria, had a steam boiler for twenty years. In the past couple of years, she decided it was time to move away from her high gas bills and stop spending money each year to keep it running. 

SOLUTION: ECI installed a Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Heat Pump with four indoor wall units to allow her to customize her heating and cooling!

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PROBLEM: Our homeowner was looking for a high-quality cooling solution that would not compromise the integrity of his stone home. He was also interested in an efficient heating option to replace his outdated boiler.

SOLUTION: ECI installed a Unico High-Velocity system and a Buderus boiler radiant floor heating system. Throughout the years, we also added a second high-velocity system, an upgraded boiler, and a new water heater.

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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: A beautiful, spacious historic home in Chestnut Hill didn’t have ductwork for air conditioning, and their radiators left them with cold spots. The homeowners didn’t want to change the look and feel of their home.

SOLUTION: ECI Installed a Daikin ductless mini-split. It provides heating and air conditioning for the entire home without requiring any remodeling.

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PROBLEM: A three-story home in Chestnut Hill needed a heating and cooling makeover. The old, inefficient oil furnace barely brought comfortable temperatures to the first two floors and didn’t reach the third. Plus, these homeowners suffered. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed an Amana Two-Stage furnace for the first floor and Unico High Velocity heating and cooling for the second and third floors.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowners were looking to remove their oil boiler and steam system that was skyrocketing their energy bills and upgrade to a new HVAC system that will keep their bills low and their comfort high. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort upgraded these homeowners to a Trane XV20i Variable Speed Heat Pump system to replace the oil heater and steam radiators. This will help them go green with electric and move away from oil heat.

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PROBLEM: A few years ago, our homeowners were experiencing uncomfortable summers in their Old City rowhome built in the 1920s. Using heavy and noisy air conditioning units, they never truly felt complete comfort during the summer months, and feared they were out of options due to the structure of their rowhome. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a mini-split system with zoning control so our homeowners could have desired temperatures throughout their home all year round. This option eliminates the need for additional ductwork that can minimize necessary space in their rowhome. 

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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: The air conditioning units outside Fairmount Rowing Association along Boathouse Row, Philadelphia were damaged during Hurricane Ida's massive flooding. As a result, the boathouse was left with no AC and therefore needed a new solution for their cooling needs.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort replaced the five indoor ductless air handlers with brand new Mitsubishi ductless models. The five new outdoor units were relocated to the opposite side of the building where flooding is less likely. They were also mounted high on the wall instead of the ground so that they will not be reached in the event of another flood.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowners, Katherine and Patrick, recently purchased a beautiful University City twin-home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As with most old Philadelphia homes, they are designed with boiler & radiator heat - meaning no air conditioning! These homes bake in the summer heat, making them extremely uncomfortable. Tired of window units, they were ready for a permanent fix. 

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 Philadelphia homes, ductless AC is the perfect match.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowner, Alex, recently purchased this charming new Chestnut Hill home. It needed some updating, which was to be done while maintaining its historic value. But the biggest issue in an older home like this is the lack of air conditioning -- something Alex and his family were not going to live without. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Unico High Velocity system with a Bosch Heat Pump Inverter and Green Series Air Handler. This system will provide even and comfortable temperatures through each room, drastically reduce humidity, and create the perfect comfort solution, while minimizing any changes to the interior! 

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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: Our homeowners needed a way to cool their historic Trinity home in Elfreth's Alley. They did not want to take up valuable space, and wanted to maintain the architectural and historical integrity of the home.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed Mitsubishi ductless mini-splits. These heat pump provide efficient cooling (and heating!) without taking up room with bulky ductwork.

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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: Classical guitarist, Allen Krantz, and his wife, Susan, needed a way to cool their fully original, historic Mt. Airy home without any obtrusive installation that would mess with the aesthetic.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Unico High-Velocity AC System to efficiently cool their home while still maintaining the original construction and look of the house.

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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: 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: John's older stone home used window AC units and radiators for heat, but he wanted an entirely new HVAC system that would be more efficient and easier to maintain.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a hybrid multi-zone, Unico High-Velocity system and Trane heat pump.

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PROBLEM: These homeowners struggled with bad allergies and asthma due to dry and dusty air from their forced hot air furnace. This lead them to installing an expensive boiler and radiant floor system to avoid using the furnace, which then stopped working. 

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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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PROBLEM: New homeowners in Philadelphia, Pa. did not have central air or a working radiator system. They needed an efficient AC system as well as a way to heat their home. 

SOLUTION: ECI installed a multi-zone Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat Ductless Mini-Split system to provide year-round heating and cooling for their entire home.

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PROBLEM: This apartment building, with an individual unit on each floor, had no heat after the existing oil furnace stopped working right as winter began. On top of that, none of these units had air conditioning either!

SOLUTION: ECI installed a Multi-Zone Daikin Ductless heating and cooling system. This system gave each apartment individual control over its heating and cooling needs, versus one single-controlled, single-zoned system. 

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PROBLEM: A South Philly rowhome had no air conditioning. Our homeowner didn’t want to add ductwork, and there was no room outside for an AC condenser. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Mitsubishi ductless mini-split with four air handlers inside and a side-discharge heat pump in the breezeway.

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PROBLEM: Our homeowners' 30-year-old boiler was due for replacement -- they were having to repair it more frequently and their energy bills were increasing. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Thermoflo high-efficiency gas boiler to replace the old system.

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Problem: A new all-seasons room needed heating and cooling. The homeowners wanted an effective and energy-efficient system.

Solution: Installed a Mitsubishi ductless mini split with two air handlers mounted to the home’s exterior wall and two heat pumps hidden behind a retaining wall. 

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PROBLEM: These homeowners were having problems with their heating system. Upon inspection, we found that the old Lennox Gas Furnace had a cracked heat exchanger.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort replaced the old system with a new 80% efficiency Carrier Gas furnace and added a new gas water heater.

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