White Plains, NY, is a vibrant city nestled in Westchester County, just north of New York City. Known for its bustling downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, White Plains offers a blend of urban excitement and suburban charm.
The three-story Tudor style home with an unfinished basement was built in 1925 with pre-war construction with wire-lathe plaster walls and ceiling. The home had an old oil-fired hot water heater connected to cast iron radiators for heating and no central cooling system. The owners used window mounted air conditioning units for comfort in the summer. The pre-war construction and design made it very difficult to install ductwork for a ducted forced-air HVAC system. This type of home, typical of White Plains, NY, is a perfect candidate for a ductless mini-split system with wall mounted ac units.
The family wanted to replace their oil burning equipment that was inefficient and costly to run and maintain. They needed a new HVAC solution to provide heating & cooling for their home. They were also interested in any rebates or credits to help offset the cost of decommissioning the oil equipment and installing a new HVAC system.
The Problem:
This three-story Tudor style home in White Plains, NY had an oil-fired hot water heater connected to cast iron radiators to provide heating and no central cooling system. The owners used window mounted air conditioning units for comfort in the summer.
The Solution:
Thermodynamix, LLC installed a Mitsubishi Electric ductless mini-split heat pump system with Hyper Heat technology to give the home year round heating and cooling.
The Design
After measuring all rooms in the house, the comfort advisor completed a heat load calculation to determine the ideal BTU loads to properly heat and cool the home. A heat load calculation helps determine the correct size equipment to maintain comfort through all seasons and is required when submitting for rebates and incentives.
After a thorough discussion with both homeowners to understand their home comfort goals, we proposed a full ductless solution composed of two (2) Mitsubishi Electric Hyper-Heating condensers with a total of seven (7) FS series indoor wall mounted ac units. This system provides both heating & cooling.
The proposed Mitsubishi Electric's zoned comfort solution which allowed the family to control seven rooms in the house independently for heating & cooling.
We also included a Bradford White 65-gallon hybrid electric water heater for their domestic hot water needs.
Rebates & Incentives
The customer qualified for ConEd's $10,000 instant rebate for decommissioning their oil equipment and installing an air source heat pump system as well as the $2,000 Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement (25C) Tax Credit.
The Installation
Before the installation could begin, the existing oil water heater had to be disconnected and removed from the basement. Next, we installed two (2) Mitsubishi Electric heat pump condensers with Hyper Heating technology. The condensers were installed on riser stands and concrete pads outside the home. This placement allows it to easily service all the interior units through the piping that was snaked through the walls like electrical wiring.
Inside the home, all the piping for the system was installed and hidden to provide a clean finish. And each of the seven indoor units were mounted.
A wall-mounted unit was installed in the unfinished basement. Wall-mounted units were also installed in the dining room, the family room, in three bedrooms on the second floor, and in a single bedroom on the third floor.
The Benefit
- Efficient heating even in the coldest weather.
- Whole home cooling for the first time since the home was built 99 years ago.
- Increase resale value for the home.
- Zoned comfort system to give each family member control over their own comfort.
- KUMO cloud capabilities to allow the family to control the system anywhere from their smartphone.
- Improved air quality and home comfort from humidity and air filtration features of the Mitsubishi Electric ductless mini-splits.
- Industry leading 12-year warranty for parts & compressor. Available only to customers of Mitsubishi Electric Elite Diamond Dealers.
- One-year labor warranty and maintenance agreement.
Our customer was able to take their first step towards electrifying their home by removing the oil equipment and switching to Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps. They plan to continue their electrification journey by installing solar panels to power the home.
Replacing the old heating system that was outdated and inefficient with this highly efficient Mitsubishi Electric ductless mini-split system will increase the resale value of their home significantly. Not only will the family be able to enjoy the comfort that they deserve in their own home, but they’ll also have the benefit of knowing that they’ve added value to their home.
Electric heat pumps heat a home by extracting warmth from the air outside, increasing its temperature, and then circulating it indoors through the wall mounted units. The Mitsubishi Electric heat pump condensers with Hyper Heat technology are designed and tested to run even in extremely cold outdoor temperatures. The family now have peace of mind that they will stay perfectly warm, even in the coldest weather.
This home finally has air conditioning after it was built 99 years ago in 1925. Each of the the wall mounted air conditioning units can be controlled independently and set to the perfect comfort levels for each member of the family. Having a zoned comfort system can also save our customer money by letting them to shut down certain rooms if heating or cooling is not needed. The family can stay comfortable and breathe easy thanks to the humidity and air filtration features in each ductless mini-split unit.
Because of all the additional features selected by the family, including the Kumo cloud capabilities and sensors, the family will be able to control the system from anywhere. The Kumo cloud capabilities allow the family to control each of the ductless units from their smartphone, which gives them pinpoint control, no matter where they are. Now, if the owners forget to turn up their thermostats before leaving on vacation, they can reset the system from the airport or the beach.
Because the family chose Thermodynamix to start the electrification of their home, as the leading Mitsubishi Electric Elite Diamond Contractor in the New York Westchester County area, we were able to offer the family the industry leading 12-year warranty on parts and compressor. They can also have peace of mind with a one year labor warranty and maintenance agreement. The family can be confident that their investment is well protected from unexpected breakdowns.
Is A Ductless System Right For You?
Are you tired of dealing with a heating and cooling system that doesn’t keep your home comfortable? It’s time to get an upgrade! Give the comfort experts at Thermodynamix a call today. We have years of experience servicing White Plains and Westchester County and helping homeowners just like you get the comfort they deserve in their homes. Talk to us about the additional features and customizations you can get to help you make the most of your home’s comfort.
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRODUCT GUIDE
