Case Studies

THE PROBLEM: The homeowner’s approximately 30-year-old, 80% efficient boiler had shut down while she was traveling during previous winters. Although the system was still operating, its age and history made reliable home heating a growing concern whenever she was away.

THE SOLUTION: The aging boiler was replaced with a 96% high-efficiency Lochinvar condensing boiler. A new water heater and Honeywell T10 smart thermostat completed the upgrade, giving the homeowner efficient heating, remote temperature monitoring, and greater peace of mind while traveling.

THE PROBLEM: A historic home built in several stages had never had air-conditioning. Conventional ductwork would have required significant alterations, while a newer addition lacked the attic space needed to connect with the rest of the home.

THE SOLUTION: A customized system combined high-velocity air-conditioning in the original home with a two-zone Mitsubishi Electric mini-split system in the newer addition. The design provided efficient, targeted cooling while protecting the home’s historic character.

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.

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. 

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: The Bennetts' historic New Hope home lacked ductwork, a basement, and an attic. They didn’t want to sacrifice valuable space to install ductwork, nor did they want to alter the home’s original aesthetic.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a customized multi-zone Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Mini-Split system, designed to meet the unique heating and cooling needs of each room. The Bennett family selected different setups for each space to ensure maximum comfort while preserving the home’s design.

PROBLEM: Our neighborhood homeowners, Joe & Sandy, have spent many years in their home without central AC. After relying on fans and two through-the-wall AC units, they finally gave up. As summers keep getting hotter, a change needed to be made!

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed two Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split systems, one for the left side of the house and one for the right side. This will finally provide Joe & Sandy with the comfort they deserve!