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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.

Check out the map below to see where we've done our most recent installations. Or, scroll down to learn more about each job.

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 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 He was also interested in an efficient heating option to replace his outdated boiler.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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May 17, 2023 2:29:23 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Daikin Ductless Replaces Window AC units in Roxborough Rowhome

Problem: A Roxborough homeowner was tired of dragging window air conditioners out of storage every spring, then watching her electric bill skyrocket in the summer.

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May 4, 2023 1:37:06 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Throwback Thursday: Two-Stage Furnace and High-Velocity Upgrades to Historic Chestnut Hill 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.

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Mar 9, 2023 1:06:05 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Throwback Thursday: Mini-Split Replaces Window AC Units in Old City, Philadelphia

PROBLEM: A few years ago, our homeowners were experiencing uncomfortable summers in their Old City rowhome built in the 1920s. Using heavy and noisy air conditioning units, they never truly felt complete comfort during the summer months, and feared they were out of options due to the structure of their rowhome. 

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed a mini-split system with zoning control so our homeowners could have desired temperatures throughout their home all year round. This option eliminates the need for additional ductwork that can minimize necessary space in their rowhome. 

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Jan 19, 2023 1:46:20 PM by Logan Donahue - 0 comments

Throwback Thursday: Mitsubishi Ductless System Gives South Philadelphia Rowhome a Cool Upgrade!

PROBLEM: Our homeowner was ready to upgrade her HVAC system but felt stuck due to the infrastructure of her rowhome in South Philadelphia.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed Mitsubishi Electric ductless units to provide fast, cool, and even throughout her two-story rowhome.

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Dec 29, 2022 3:17:45 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

ECI Addresses Airflow Issues in Fairmount Rowhome with Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pumps

PROBLEM: Our customer, Jesse, was experiencing ductwork and airflow issues in his Philadelphia rowhome. After having another company out and realizing that the problem wasn't fixed, he reached out to ECI to find a new comfort solution.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort installed two Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling Systems totaling six indoor zones. This combination system satisfied Jesse's requirements of zoned control, precise comfort, and efficiency.

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Jun 17, 2022 8:40:45 AM by Lauren Mangano - 1 comment

March Sadness Winners Get An AC Upgrade With Mitsubishi Ductless

PROBLEM: Our homeowners were tired of putting in their bulky window units in the summer just to feel minimal relief from the heat. They also wanted a second heat source to supplement their boiler. 

SOLUTION: After winning the March Sadness giveaway, ECI installed a brand new Mitsubishi ductless system. The mini-splits will provide them cooling comfort in the summer and will act as a backup heat source in the winter.

 

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Mar 24, 2022 12:43:10 PM by Lauren Mangano - 0 comments

Mitsubishi Ductless AC Replacement in Boathouse Row, Philadelphia Following Flood Damage

PROBLEM: The air conditioning units outside Fairmount Rowing Association along Boathouse Row, Philadelphia were damaged during Hurricane Ida's massive flooding. As a result, the boathouse was left with no AC and therefore needed a new solution for their cooling needs.

SOLUTION: ECI Comfort replaced the five indoor ductless air handlers with brand new Mitsubishi ductless models. The five new outdoor units were relocated to the opposite side of the building where flooding is less likely. They were also mounted high on the wall instead of the ground so that they will not be reached in the event of another flood.

 
 

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