In the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, MA, many of the Victorian-style homes that line the streets have been converted into condos that house multiple families. This modern use for antique homes is an excellent way to preserve the beautiful homes while making them more affordable and practical for Boston homeowners.
One of the major problems with installing modern air conditioning is the use of ductwork. Victorian homes were not built to hide ductwork in the walls or ceiling, so adding the ducts for a centralized AC system would require extensive reconstruction of the home.
This problem is why many families resort to using window AC units to cool their condos. However, window ACs come with a slew of inconveniences, as well. This method of cooling a home is known to be inefficient, expensive, and even a security risk to the homeowners. Additionally, the homeowner was tired of all the maintenance and noise that came with owning a window air conditioning system.
With all of this in mind, this condo owner knew they needed an alternative. After doing some research, they decided to N.E.T.R., Inc. and see if a Mitsubishi ductless AC system would work for them.
The Problem: The owner of this Victorian-style condo wanted to replace their window ACs for something more efficient and less expensive.
The Solution:N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a single outdoor heat pump and three Mitsubishi ductless AC units throughout the home to provide optimal airflow for cooling the home.
The Design
N.E.T.R., Inc. is proud to maintain this prestigious title, which requires rigorous training of all technicians and strict policies on customer service. Keeping the status of #1 Mitsubishi Electric Elite Diamond Dealer allows N.E.T.R., Inc. to provided extended, 12-year warranties to all customers. Additionally, this homeowner read plenty of reviews about our outstanding customer service that goes above and beyond.
For this project, James Smithell was the project manager. He met with the owner and toured the home so that he could come up with the most efficient system for this project. After seeing the layout, he determined that a single outdoor condenser unit and three indoor ductless wall AC would provide premium comfort for this client.
The Installation
Smithell and his team carefully layout the placement of all three indoor units to provide optimal cooling in every room. Instead of requiring bulky ductwork to be installed, the thin tubing runs through the walls like electrical wiring. This design means that only a small hole is cut in the wall behind the AC unit to attach the tubing. Altogether, the project leaves the home almost untouched, so the owner can continue to enjoy the charm of their 1905 home.
The Benefits
For example, if the kitchen gets a little warm in the afternoon sun, the touch of a button allows the Mitsubishi AC to drop the temperature just a couple degrees to take the edge off. Additionally, if the TV room stays perfectly comfortable in the spring and fall, then that unit can be turned off entirely, without affecting the other units in the system.
This Mitsubishi Electric ductless system provides the homeowner with pin-point control over their comfort, and even offers humidity control in every room! The ductless units will automatically monitor the humidity and make corrections when needed to keep the home comfortable.
Additionally, these units double as state-of-the-art heat pumps in the winter. This will allow our homeowner to supplement their existing heating system if any of the room feel a little drafty this winter.
Is a Ductless System Right for You?
Are you tired of struggling with your window units or dealing with rooms that are too hot or too cold? N.E.T.R., Inc. can help! We have years of experience helping homeowners just like you find lasting relief with ductless air conditioning systems. Contact us today and talk to an experienced technician about a solution for you!
