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Feb 26, 2018 2:51:08 PM by Whitney Hoffman

Gorgeous Gladwyne Home Upgrades their System

PROBLEM: Our customer had an old boiler that needed replacing and they were always running out of hot water, making doing the wash and taking a shower at the same time a real difficulty!

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a new Energy Kinetics System 2000 boiler that also acts as a tankless hot water system, delivering not only great heating throughout the home but virtually unlimited hot water at the same time!

ECI comfort upgrades system in Gladwyne
This wonderful Stone Home on the Main Line in Gladwyne needed serious help.

Like many older homes in our area,  this Gladwyne home is a real gem. There was only one problem: a seriously antiquated heating and hot water system. The old oil-fueled boiler was massive, as was the hot water heater. Both were extremely inefficient, costing the homeowner a fortune every year in fuel bills to maintain comfort in this large, historic home.  Just take a look at the old boiler and equipment!

Gladwyne home's old boiler system, costing hefty amounts of a year for homeowners. Needless to say, it had been years since this equipment had been updated, and there are much more modern systems that can be used with the existing radiator system to deliver maximum efficiency for heat and hot water, without tearing out pipes to try to install ductwork or some other solution.

The homeowners came to ECI because of our expertise in many different types of HVAC systems, and our reputation for excellence in providing updates that classic homes like this one need. During the consultation with the homeowners, we knew that a high-efficiency Energy Kinetics System 2000 oil boiler with an indirect water tank would work best for them.  These systems can save homeowners up to 40 percent in fuel costs compared to their old system. In climates like ours in the Philadelphia area, heat and hot water can account for up to 75 percent of home energy use, so updating to a system like the Energy Kinetics boiler means that this family will see immediate savings this winter!  

Energy Kinetics System 2000: Efficient, Quiet, and Limitless Hot Water

The System 2000 also combines heat and hot water and provides virtually unlimited hot water to a home, just like having a separate tankless hot water system. This means no one will ever have to take a cold shower again!  We know that one of the biggest sources of contention in most homes can come from kids using too much hot water, with Mom and Dad left to freeze halfway through their morning shower due to the capacity of the hot water tank.

With the System 2000, the boiler will not only feed the radiators to provide warm heat throughout the house, but it will also be able to provide hot water on demand. Because it heats the water as needed rather than storing a limited amount of hot water, everyone will be able to get all the hot water they need, even if the dishwasher or laundry is going at the same time.

ECI replaced the old system with a brand-new System 2000 to ensure hot water on demand as well as a warm home.

One of the other benefits to the Energy Kinetics system is that it's quiet. Those who live in older, classic homes get used to the noises a home makes, like the clanks and clunks in the middle of the night as the old oil boiler system rumbles to life. It's charming, we suppose, but the quiet operation of the System 2000 ensures that everyone in the home will get a great night's sleep without the rumbles and grumbles from the heating system -- something we all can appreciate.

This system is also so much better looking than the old one, the homeowners are almost tempted to show it off! More importantly, these systems are durable and will provide this home with comfort for many years to come, keeping this family warm and comfortable no matter the weather outside.

Historic Home, Modern Conveniences

We were so happy to be able to help our homeowners replace their old system with a modern, efficient system that will both increase their comfort and save them money on energy bills. Most importantly, a system like this one will add long-lasting value to their home. Between endless hot water and warm, comfortable heat, our homeowners will spend this winter toasty warm in one of the area's most beautiful homes.

If you have an old oil boiler in need of replacement, click the button below or give us a call at 215 - 245 - 3200.  We have the expertise to find a perfect system for your home, and you too could be enjoying endless hot water and toasty comfort all winter long!

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