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Case Studies

We think the easiest way to tell you what we do is to show you what we do. Serving the greater Philadelphia area, we've done installations from Old City to Elkins Park, Trenton to Yardley, and have served Delaware Valley homeowners for over twenty years.

So, find a home or a neighborhood that looks like yours and see how we helped the homeowner with their home comfort problems. If you don't see your neighborhood or your type of home here, please click here to let us know where you live and we'll see if we have a story near you.

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Heating and air conditioning for Lower Bucks and the Greater Philadelphia area

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From Tudors to Colonials to split-level homes and more, we've installed heating and air conditioning in all types of single family homes, condos, townhomes and apartments in and around the Philadelphia area.

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Jan 30, 2025 7:46:29 AM by Logan Donahue - 1 comment

Throwback Thursday: Cooling An Old City, Philadelphia Row Home With Ductless Air Conditioning

Problem: This row home, built in the 1920's in Old City has a gas-fired water boiler and cast iron radiators for heat, but no central air at all. This means relying on bulky window air conditioners that are a pain to install and take down.

Solution: ECI installed Mitsubishi ducted and ductless mini-split systems. These system doesn't need ductwork to add both air conditioning and 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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Dec 27, 2024 2:15:58 PM by Logan Donahue - 1 comment

Cooling a University City Twin in Philadelphia with Unico High Velocity

PROBLEM: These homeowners were looking for a better solution for their home than lugging window air conditioners up to the third floor of their University City home. They wanted a whole-home solution that would keep them cool and run more efficiently than window units.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Unico high velocity system that will provide the homeowners with quiet air conditioning (and heating) comfort throughout their home, and will even be able to remove 30 percent more humidity out of the air -- a blessing to anyone living through Philadelphia summers!

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Dec 27, 2024 1:03:02 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Queen Village Air Conditioning Upgrade with Unico High Velocity

PROBLEM: The 20-year-old air conditioner in a Queen Village rowhome needed replacement. Our homeowners wanted to upgrade their high velocity system.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a Unico high velocity air conditioning system. This required careful work, including coordination with the electric company, to get the new unit onto a second-story platform.

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Sep 18, 2024 1:00:00 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

How a Daikin Ductless Mini-Split Boosted Comfort in a Philadelphia Rowhome

PROBLEM: Our homeowner in Philadelphia grew frustrated with the hassle of setting up window air conditioners each spring, only to see her energy bills soar during the summer months.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a four-zone Daikin ductless heating and cooling system, providing her with energy-efficient, quiet comfort all summer long, along with supplemental heat in the spring and fall.

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Aug 29, 2024 9:00:00 AM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Saves the Summer for Fairmount, PA Homeowners

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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Aug 19, 2024 12:42:00 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Retrofitting a Historic Chestnut Hill Home with Unico High-Velocity AC

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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Jul 29, 2024 3:26:58 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Solving Uncomfortable Bedroom Temperatures in Philadelphia, Pa. With a Ductless Heat Pump

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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Jan 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Home Heating Transformation: Philadelphia Homeowner Upgrades to Mitsubishi Electric Hyper-Heat System

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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Oct 31, 2023 1:04:09 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Decades of Comfort: A Germantown Homeowner's Journey with ECI HVAC Upgrades

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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Sep 8, 2023 1:57:59 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Philadelphia Homeowners Upgrade to Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pump and Ductless Mini-Splits

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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