Case Studies

PROBLEM: Upon moving into their new office in one of Yardley's historic buildings, Milestone Behavioral Health encountered problems with their air conditioning system. The existing high-velocity system was installed improperly, with several shortcuts leading to uneven airflow and overall discomfort.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort expertly installed two high-velocity systems. This involved upgrading the trunk from seven inches to nine inches, adding 10 outlets, and adding insulation. As a result, the system now operates quietly, provides even cooling, and significantly improves dehumidification throughout the entire building.

PROBLEM: Our homeowner was searching for an efficient HVAC solution that would not compromise the charm of her historic home. She also needed a way to heat and cool her enclosed porch so that it could be used year-round.

SOLUTION: ECI installed two Unico High-Velocity systems to cover all three floors, as well as a Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Heat Pump for the enclosed porch. Our homeowner can now enjoy precise temperature control and whole-home comfort every day of the year.

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.

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.

PROBLEM: Our homeowners in Doylestown were searching for a new heating system that would look nicer than their current cast-iron radiators. With their old home's design and recent renovations, they were looking to stick to heating through radiators. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a heat pump and Runtal Radiators on the second and third floors of the home and in their enclosed porch to provide year-round heat and comfort while maintaining each room's aesthetic.

PROBLEM: Our homeowner was desperately searching for a new functional option for his 17th-century stone farmhouse that could eliminate the use of his old radiator and window units.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort was able to install a Mitsubishi Electric ductless system to enhance the comfort in his home. This system does not require alterations to the home and is minimally invasive, which helped maintain the historic stone home. ECI specializes in installing ductless systems in older stone homes. 

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.

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.

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.