Case Studies

THE PROBLEM: After nearly 35 years of living with one of their bedroom's that was too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, the homeowners needed a better solution as their family continued to grow. Because the bedroom was located far from the central HVAC system in a multi-level split-level home, it did not receive enough airflow to remain consistently comfortable.

THE SOLUTION: A single-zone ductless mini-split gave the bedroom its own dedicated source of heating and cooling. The homeowners can now control the room’s temperature independently without replacing the central HVAC system or making extensive modifications to the home’s existing ductwork.

PROBLEM: An older Chestnut Hill home had a 5–10°F temperature difference between the first and second floors. Cooling the upstairs at night meant making the first floor uncomfortably cold, and the home's approximately 80% efficient furnace no longer aligned with his comfort or energy-efficiency goals.

SOLUTION: A two-zone hybrid heating and cooling system paired a fully modulating Ruud RD18 heat pump with a 96% efficient, two-stage variable-speed Ruud furnace. New ductwork and independent controls for each floor gave the home more precise comfort, improved humidity control, quieter operation, and less reliance on fossil-fuel heating.

THE PROBLEM: An older air-conditioning system stopped working during the August heat after its blower motor failed. Although the immediate repair restored cooling, the home's 1997 furnace, 2004 air conditioner, and aging R-22 system made long-term reliability, efficiency, and future repair costs growing concerns.

THE PROBLEM: An aging window air conditioner had failed, leaving the homeowners looking for a more permanent cooling solution. Their biggest concerns were noise and comfort, as the old window unit could be loud enough to interfere with conversations when family and friends were visiting. 

THE PROBLEM: An aging HVAC system was becoming more expensive to repair, while the homeowner was also dealing with high first-floor humidity and uneven temperatures throughout the home. They wanted better comfort and reliability, but they also had another goal: reduce their reliance on natural gas and use less fossil fuel without completely giving up the comfort of gas heat during a Pennsylvania winter. 

THE PROBLEM: A growing family in Philadelphia, PA relied on permanent window air conditioners to cool their home. With a baby on the way, they wanted a quieter, cleaner, more efficient and more permanent home cooling solution.

THE SOLUTION: A four-zone Mitsubishi Electric ductless mini-split system gave the family independent temperature control throughout the home while eliminating the need for multiple window AC units

THE PROBLEM: During the middle of the summer heat, an 18-year-old HVAC system stopped providing air conditioning in a Doylestown, PA home, leaving the homeowner without reliable cooling when it was needed most. The existing Carrier heating and cooling system had served the home well for nearly two decades, but with the air conditioner no longer keeping the house comfortable, it was time to determine whether another repair made sense or if replacing the aging HVAC system was the better long-term solution.

PROBLEM: When the existing central air-conditioning system in this Levittown, PA home stopped working, the homeowner needed a reliable replacement to restore summer comfort. But replacing the AC also presented an opportunity to reconsider another major part of the home's comfort system: its reliance on oil heat.

PROBLEM: Shortly after purchasing their new home, our customers air conditioning system failed during one of the hottest weeks of July. Restoring reliable cooling quickly became a top priority. 

PROBLEM: Eliza relied on window air conditioning units to stay comfortable during the summer months. However, they were inefficient, noisy, and unable to provide consistent, whole-home comfort.

SOLUTION: Having worked with ECI in the past, Eliza reached out to our owner, Ron, whom she had trusted on previous projects. Ron sent our project manager Matt to assess her home and finalize the heating and cooling system she had always wanted. Today, Eliza enjoys a quiet, energy-efficient system that keeps the areas she uses most at the perfect temperature—providing reliable, year-round comfort that her old window units never could.