Owning a condo in Jamaica Plain in Boston, MA, usually means you’re staying in one of the numerous Victorian homes in the area. Many of the majestic homes from the turn of the century have been converted into condos and multi-family complexes, which allows them to remain affordable and functional.

This homeowner was living in a beautiful 1,200 sqft condominium that offered two bedrooms, a basement, a large kitchen, and a spacious dining/living area. The home was beautiful, in a great location, and gave the family all the space they needed, but there was one major problem.

The home had no air conditioning system. With summer approaching, the family knew that they needed a solution fast, so they looked into options for energy-efficient AC and found N.E.T.R., Inc..

The Problem: Condominium in Jamaica Plain in Boston needed air conditioning installed in one bedroom, the living room, the kitchen, and the basement. No existing HVAC provided AC for the home.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed an outdoor unit with four indoor air handlers for this Mitsubishi ductless AC system. Now, the family has cooling relief throughout the home.

The Problem: Condominium in Jamaica Plain in Boston needed air conditioning installed in one bedroom, the living room, the kitchen, and the basement. No existing HVAC provided AC for the home.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed an outdoor unit with four indoor air handlers for this Mitsubishi ductless AC system. Now, the family has cooling relief throughout the home.

Many families dream of owning a summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee. Life by the lake moves a little slower and offers an incredible escape from the busy city life. For our homeowners, they made this dream a reality!

Their quaint summer home sits right on the lake’s edge and offers a peaceful place to spend their time off. The house was fully equipped with a heating system but lacked any AC. Even though being right on the lake helped to keep the temperatures moderate, with the increasingly hot summers, the family was in need of a cooling solution for those extra hot days.

They needed a solution that would provide instant air conditioning in the three bedrooms and the family room. This comfort was necessary to make their home a year-round oasis that they can go to whenever they need to get away from the stress and pressure of everyday life.

Because of the home’s cabin-like aesthetic, they knew that they didn’t want to have to add ductwork. The addition of ductwork for a traditional air conditioning system could mean a long and expensive remodel of any rooms that need air conditioning.

The Problem: This summer lake house had an existing heating system, but lacked any air conditioning, leaving the family hot during the worst days of summer.

The Solution:N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a zoned ductless AC system throughout the home to provide quality cooling in the family room and all three bedrooms.

The Problem: This summer lake house had an existing heating system, but lacked any air conditioning, leaving the family hot during the worst days of summer.

The Solution:N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a zoned ductless AC system throughout the home to provide quality cooling in the family room and all three bedrooms.

This Cambridge condo was built with an old oil heating system, much like many of the homes in the area.  The owner loved the home’s updated Victorian aesthetic. However, the age of the house also meant there was no central AC system. 

Because the home was not equipped with ductwork, the owner knew that adding a central HVAC system would be out of the question. However, relying on window AC units and fans all summer long would leave them constantly uncomfortable. 

Additionally, in the winter, the oil heating system kept some rooms warm while leaving others drafty. This was especially problematic when the oil heating system would kick on, driving up the temperature in some rooms, while others never warmed up. This meant the homeowners were always dealing with drastically fluctuating temperatures, and they had finally had enough.    

It was time to look for a solution that would provide consistent year-round temperature control that the owner could rely on. Another requirement for this owner was that the new system would be cost-effective and energy-efficient to help keep energy bills low.

The Problem: The homeowner was tired of the inadequate oil heating system that left some rooms too hot, and others feeling icy.  They also needed an AC system that would be energy-efficient and cost-effective.

The Solution: N.E.T.R. Inc. installed a three-zone ductless heating and cooling system that will provide pin-point control in the office, bedroom, and dining room.  

The Problem: The homeowner was tired of the inadequate oil heating system that left some rooms too hot, and others feeling icy.  They also needed an AC system that would be energy-efficient and cost-effective.

The Solution: N.E.T.R. Inc. installed a three-zone ductless heating and cooling system that will provide pin-point control in the office, bedroom, and dining room.  

The summers in Hudson, NH, have been increasingly hard to bear for this family living in a split-level home.  Like most split-level homes, this house had problems with heating and air conditioning evenly, leaving the family with hot and cold spots. 

During the winter, the family used the home’s propane heating system.  However, in the summertime, they were forced to rely on window AC units. These window units were noisy, expensive, and inefficient to run. The major problem spots in this home were the gym and the two bedrooms. 

The gym stayed so hot and humid in the summer that it was almost impossible to use! The window AC units provided some relief, but they weren’t able to keep up on the hottest days of the year.

Additionally, the bedrooms stayed muggy all summer long, which led to sleepless nights tossing and turning in the heat. Another problem the family faced was that the window ACs are extremely noisy, which made getting a good night’s sleep almost impossible!

Window air conditioners are also known to be a security threat for homes since burglars can use them as entry points. There have been many cases reports of burglars entering a home by simply pushing the AC unit into the house and crawling through the window.

The family knew it was time for a change, so they looked into hiring N.E.T.R., Inc.

The Problem: The split-level home was heated with propane and had no central AC, so the family used window ACs. This solution was expensive and offered little relief from the hot summers.

The Solution: N.E.T.R. Inc. designed a system with three indoor ductless AC units that would provide air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort.

The Problem: The split-level home was heated with propane and had no central AC, so the family used window ACs. This solution was expensive and offered little relief from the hot summers.

The Solution: N.E.T.R. Inc. designed a system with three indoor ductless AC units that would provide air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort.

The owners of this quaint Colonial townhouse in Somerville, MA, were experiencing continual problems with the basement space. The home was equipped with a gas heating system but provided no central AC. This design hadn’t been a problem so far, except in the basement.

Because the heating system did not serve the basement, winter left the space frigid and unusable. Additionally, the lack of an AC system meant that the basement was humid and muggy in the summertime. This family used their basement for piano, which was highly sensitive to changes in the humidity and needed a stable environment.

The family agreed that a heating and cooling system needed to be installed to keep the basement a functional part of the house. Ideally, they wanted a single system that would provide heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Another requirement was that it needed to be a cost-effective system that would run up their energy bills. Additionally, a solution with humidity control would help preserve the life of their piano.

They discovered N.E.T.R., Inc., and read some of our reviews from other customers in the area who had similar problems. After finding our expertise in ductless systems, the family felt confident that we would be able to design a solution for their home.

The Problem: The basement of this townhouse in Somerville, MA, was muggy and humid in the summer and ice cold in the winter. The lack of heating and air conditioning made the space almost useless.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a single ductless air conditioner that will double as a ductless heating system in the winter. This unit was connected to an outdoor condenser and will provide humidity control, as well.

The Problem: The basement of this townhouse in Somerville, MA, was muggy and humid in the summer and ice cold in the winter. The lack of heating and air conditioning made the space almost useless.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a single ductless air conditioner that will double as a ductless heating system in the winter. This unit was connected to an outdoor condenser and will provide humidity control, as well.

The winters in Salem, MA, can be brutal, especially for homeowners with inadequate heating systems. Older oil heating systems can be prone to leaving hot and cold spots throughout the house. This inconsistency can lead to expensive energy bills when the owners try to heat the colder areas of their homes.

These homeowners had a pellet stove to supplement their oil heat, but they were still struggling to keep their dining room and bedrooms warm. Additionally, the summertime presented the same problem with keeping the rooms cool.

During the summer, they had no way to keep these rooms cool. The family wanted to avoid using window AC units for a multitude of reasons. Primarily, window ACs are known to be highly inefficient and expensive to run. Another problem with window units is that they present a significant security risk since burglars have been known to use the open windows as entry points to homes.

Finally, the family decided that they were ready to find a new heating and cooling solution for their home. The family needed a system that would be energy-efficient to help save them money on their energy bills.

The Problem: The family in Salem, MA, had a single-family home with no AC system and oil heating. They supplemented the oil system with a pellet stove but still found themselves in need of a new heating and cooling system.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a three-zoned ductless heating and cooling AC system that would serve the dining room and two bedrooms. This system replaced the existing heating system and provides pinpoint comfort all year long.

The Problem: The family in Salem, MA, had a single-family home with no AC system and oil heating. They supplemented the oil system with a pellet stove but still found themselves in need of a new heating and cooling system.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a three-zoned ductless heating and cooling AC system that would serve the dining room and two bedrooms. This system replaced the existing heating system and provides pinpoint comfort all year long.

Like many of the homes in Roslindale, MA, this adorable two-story Dutch Colonial was built without central AC. The process to install the ductwork needed for a centralized system would be lengthy, expensive, and require massive construction inside the home.

The family had been avoiding installing a new air conditioning system for just these reasons. They had been using a window AC unit to keep the office cool in the summertime. However, this was expensive to run and left the home with hot and cold areas.

Additionally, window units are known security risks for homes. There have been numerous reports of burglars breaking into homes by pushing window units through the window into the home. This security threat was something the family wanted to avoid, so they started looking into alternative options for cooling their office.

The Problem: The family owners of this two-story Dutch Colonial home in Roslindale, MA, had no air conditioning in the office. They were using a window AC to keep cool, but the expense and safety risks were not worth the air conditioning provided.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a Mitsubishi ductless AC system with a single indoor air handler and one outdoor condenser unit. The new AC system is designed to allow for further expansion if the family needs additional cooling in the future.

The Installation

Cooling a home with window ACs is an expensive solution that often leaves hot and cold spots throughout the space. That was just one of the reasons that this family decided to find a new AC system that would reduce their monthly bills and keep them comfortable.

After reading some of our reviews from previous customers with similar problems, the homeowners decided to give N.E.T.R., Inc. a call. We knew that our status as a  Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor would allow us to offer extended warranties and ensure the homeowner’s confidence in our technician’s training and capabilities. Because Mitsubishi holds this status in high regard, only a few contractors are diligent enough to earn the title.

When the family called, Jimmy Smithell went to meet them and assess the space. He recommended a single Mitsubishi ductless AC unit with an outdoor condenser to solve the cooling problem in the office. This system would be easy to install, provide an energy-efficient solution, and give the family the option to expand in the future.

The single indoor AC unit was installed in the study, on the wall, and then tubing was piped to the outdoor air condenser. Jimmy ran twenty-five feet of tubing through the walls like electrical wiring to connect the indoor AC to the outdoor unit. This tubing allows the air to travel from outside the home to the office without the need for extensive ductwork.

The Benefits

The Mitsubishi ductless AC system is a great option for this family. This ductless installation will allow the family excellent air conditioning for their office space without major construction. They will be able to control the comfort of the room with pinpoint accuracy.

The Mitsubishi ductless unit is controlled with a remote, so the owner can make adjustments from their desk, without interrupting their work. Another benefit of the ductless system is that it is whisper-quiet. Now, the owner won’t have to listen to a noisy AC unit all summer, instead, they can take conference calls without any background noise. 

The outdoor condenser unit is built to supply up to five indoor ACs. If the family ever needs to expand its system to the kitchen, living room, or bedrooms, they only need to call N.E.T.R., Inc.

Additionally, the Mitsubishi ductless units function as high-quality heat pumps. Now, if the office is chilly in the winter, the owner can turn on the new system and enjoy a touch of heat. This option on the new system will help to reduce their oil heating bills by supplementing the existing system.

These Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning systems are incredibly energy efficient. This efficiency allows the family to enjoy high-quality comfort without spending a fortune. In the summer, they’ll notice a significant drop in their energy bills compared to previous years. This change is due to the inefficiency of window ACs, which often are not sealed properly and allow treated air to escape easily.

The new unit can even be turned off when not in use to save even more money. Now, the family can make the office the ideal temperature every day and stop overspending to heat and cool the room when it is not being used.

Is Ductless Right for You?

Are you tired of “getting by” with window AC units and space heaters? Don’t put your home at risk by choosing these potentially dangerous solutions. Find lasting comfort today with Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning systems.

At N.E.T.R., Inc. we have extensive experience with homes in Boston, Roslindale, and the surrounding areas. We know we can design a solution for your home that will provide the relief you need all year long. Contact us today and start your journey towards a better, happier home!

The owners of this gorgeous 100-year old Tudor home in Winchester were in need of a heating and cooling solution for multiple rooms. The couple were empty-nesters and didn’t use some of the rooms in their large house, but they needed an efficient heating and cooling system for the rooms they were regularly using.

The home had no existing ductwork, which is a common problem with homes built in the early 1900s. Ductwork and central HVAC systems were not standard until much later in the century, so many homes built during this time period have problems with heating and cooling.

One of the issues that many homeowners face with houses like this one is that ductwork can be expensive to install and requires massive renovations that can harm the antiquated beauty of the home. The owners knew that they wanted to preserve the turn-of-the-century charm of this Tudor, so they needed a heating and cooling option that wouldn’t require extensive reconstruction.

A temporary solution that they found was the use of window AC units. However, they quickly discovered the many drawbacks to relying solely on window air conditioners. These kinds of ACs are inefficient and require a lot of time to install and uninstall each year. Additionally, they only do a moderate job of keeping a room cooled and often leave hot and cold spots throughout the home.

Another dilemma was that the window units did not provide any heating for the home in the winter. Instead, they were left to depend on space heaters, which are dangerous and inefficient.

All in all, the owners knew it was time for a drastic change. They needed an option that would be efficient, cost-effective, and provide both heating and cooling in a design that wouldn’t take away from the home’s charm.

The Problem: 100-year old Tudor in Winchester, MA, had no central HVAC system and relied on window AC for cooling. The homeowners needed an upgrade that would provide heating and cooling without interfering with the home’s turn-of-the-century appeal. 

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. designed a six-unit ductless system with four indoor ductless ACs and two outdoor condensers. Now the living room, dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom will be comfortable all year long.

The Installation

The need for a heating and cooling solution was just as important as preserving the historical beauty of the house. They knew that a standard, central AC system was not an option because installing ductwork would interfere with the home’s aesthetic.

After researching their options, the owners decided that they were interested in ductless heating and cooling. This decision led them to N.E.T.R., Inc. They read reviews from our previous customers in the area who loved their ductless system and the professionalism provided by N.E.T.R., Inc., and they decided to contact us about a ductless installation.

Chip Moeckel, the project manager for this installation, met with the family and toured the home. Immediately, he knew they would need two outdoor condensers to supply the indoor units, due to the location of the rooms needing AC and the size of the home.

Chip proposed a six-unit design that would provide heating and cooling to the kitchen, dining room, master bedroom, and living room. The indoor units were designed to be slim and easily blend into the home.

The living room, kitchen, and bedroom all had a wall-mounted ductless AC unit installed. These wall units allow for optimal airflow throughout the room, which provides higher quality heating and cooling throughout the year. In the dining room, Chip and the owners agreed that a floor-mounted ductless unit would be a better fit in the space, so it was installed instead of a wall AC.

All of the units take up minimal wall space, allowing for powerful temperature control without compromising the aesthetics of the room. Chip and his team were able to place each unit in a position that will provide the best airflow throughout the room, so the family will never have to worry about hot and cold spots again.

Additionally, the ductless system requires only a thin tubing to be snaked through the walls, instead of extensive ductwork. This tubing is similar to electrical wire and connects the indoor ACs to the outdoor heat pump. Treated air is then pumped from the outdoor condenser unit through the tubing to the indoor units.

The outdoor heat pumps were installed in two locations because of the size of the house and the distance between the indoor units. The master bedroom and living room were connected to the outdoor condenser that was installed on the left side of the home. The kitchen and dining room’s units were then attached to the condenser on the right side of the house. Both heat pumps are out of the way but easy to reach for maintenance and repairs.

Benefits of Ductless

Now, the couple can enjoy each of their most-used rooms at the perfect temperature, no matter the time of year. This ductless system will allow for pinpoint control of their home through the use of the remote control. Each unit operates on an individual thermostat, so they will be able to set the rooms to different temperatures without putting stress on a central system. If the couple ever decides to expand their system, they can easily install a unit in a spare bedroom and only heat or cool the room when the kids come home to visit.

Additionally, this Mitsubishi ductless AC system will monitor the humidity of each room and make adjustments. The additional humidity control ensures maximum comfort every day of the year.

Another feature Chip recommended is pairing the system with the Kumo Cloud Station. This app allows the homeowners to control the temperature settings of their Mitsubishi ductless AC system from anywhere! They simply download an app on their smartphones, and they instantly have access to their home’s unique system no matter where they go.

One of the benefits of choosing a ductless system is its energy-efficiency. The ductless units are so energy-efficient, they only require around the same electricity as a light bulb, the couple is going to save big on their energy bills. Chip knew that upgrading the window ACs to the ductless system would qualify this couple for energy-efficiency rebates, and, with his help, they were about to receive $3,757 back! 

Is Ductless Right for You?

If you own a historic home, or a home without central AC, contact us today. We’re proud to offer innovative, ductless air conditioning solutions for families throughout the Boston and Winchester area. You don’t have to live with inadequate heating and cooling in your home, take control of your comfort today.

The summers in Arlington, MA, can range in temperature from mild to sweltering. This leaves some families struggling to stay comfortable all summer long.

One Arlington family had the additional problem of not having a central air conditioning system built in. This left them fighting the heat with window AC units. They were loud, inefficient, and covered the home’s windows all summer long. They even caused the family to accumulate massive energy bills over the summer.

These homeowners were forced to reinstall the AC units every summer and store them each winter. Eventually, they had enough and decided that window air conditioners were not a suitable long-term solution.

Problem: The hot summers in Arlington, MA, left this family to depend on window ACs to stay cool. The window units were inefficient, expensive, and too loud to be an adequate solution.

Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. installed a multi-zoned ductless mini split AC system with five indoor wall-mounted ductless AC units and an outdoor condenser.

Multi-Zoned Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Split AC System

When the family decided they were ready for an upgrade, they researched potential options and found N.E.T.R. Inc.’s customer reviews. They knew our experts would be able to design the perfect ductless mini-split AC system system for their home.

N.E.T.R., Inc. holds the status of #1 Elite Diamond Dealer for Mitsubishi ductless in Boston and the surrounding areas. This status allows our experts to offer extended warranties and premium service to our customers.

For this install, Jimmy Smithell was the project manager who met with the homeowners to discuss their options. He suggested installing a multi-zone mini split ductless system that would allow pinpoint control of the temperature in every room.

The Install

The zoned ductless mini-split air conditioning system allowed Jimmy and his team to install five separate indoor air conditioners in various rooms. Two units were installed in bedrooms, a third was mounted in the family room, and the final two went into the attic. 

These ductless ACs were all connected to the outdoor condenser via thin tubing run through the walls. This tubing allowed the units to be installed without invasive construction and maintained the home’s aesthetic.The wall mounted units optimized airflow and created a better cooling experience.

Each of the ductless units is controlled independently from one another. This allows for individualized comfort in every room. They can keep the family room cool while their bedroom stays warm. Unlike traditional central heating and air, ductless AC units are controlled by individual thermostats instead of a single home unit.

The family wanted to control their home’s ductless mini split AC system from anywhere, so Jimmy installed a Kumo Cloud system. The Kumo Cloud systems allow the owners to access their home’s Mitsubishi ductless units through a smartphone app. They can adjust the temperature of their home from any location.

Ductless Benefits

This family’s AC units were not only inefficient at cooling the home, they racked up expensive energy bills during the summer. The new ductless mini split AC system will create significant savings on the family’s monthly bills. These savings come from the energy-efficient technology in the units and the ability to individually cool only the rooms in use.

Installing Integrated Controls on this ductless system allows it to pair with the existing system to heat and cool the home efficiently. By integrating the two systems, these homeowners will get improved temperature control in the coldest months and reduce their fuel consumption.

Integrated Control allows the home heating to switch between the existing system and the ductless units based on the temperature outside. This saves fuel by allowing the ductless system to handle heating and cooling the home on most days. When temperatures hit extremes, it can switch to the traditional system.

Another benefit that these homeowners received was through the Mass Save rebate program for energy-efficient AC upgrades. Because of the installation of integrated controls, this family qualified for a rebate of $5,600.

The Generous Fuel Optimization rebate is provided to homeowners for upgrades that reduce fuel emissions. Just by upgrading their window AC units to more energy-efficient technology, this family cut the costs of their ductless installation.

These ductless units will double as high-quality heat pumps in the winter. If the family finds their furnace is not their home warm enough, they can turn on the ductless unit.

Is Ductless Right for You?

Are you stuck trying to beat the heat with inefficient, noisy window ACs or a central HVAC system that doesn’t cut it? If so, give N.E.T.R., Inc. a call. We have experience designing systems for homes and businesses alike.

The owner of this condo in Charlestown, MA loved the location of their home but found several issues with the heating and air conditioning. The condo’s electric heating system did a decent job of keeping the owner comfortable in the winter, but they were still experiencing hot and cold spots in the 500 square foot space.

Another problem that arose with the home was the lack of air conditioning. Summers in Charlestown can get very hot, and this owner did not want to have to resort to window ACs to stay cool. Window ACs are a solution used by many homeowners in the area, but they are inefficient and often cost a fortune to run.

This owner knew it was time to find a more permanent solution.

The Problem: A condo in Charlestown, MA had no central AC and was heated with electric heat, which left the owner with hot and cold spots throughout the home. The home’s lack of AC meant this owner would have to rely on window ACs and fans unless they found a better solution.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. designed a Mitsubishi ductless mini-split heating and air conditioning system for year-round comfort. The entire system consisted of two indoor wall-mounted AC units and a single outdoor heat pump.

The Problem: A condo in Charlestown, MA had no central AC and was heated with electric heat, which left the owner with hot and cold spots throughout the home. The home’s lack of AC meant this owner would have to rely on window ACs and fans unless they found a better solution.

The Solution: N.E.T.R., Inc. designed a Mitsubishi ductless mini-split heating and air conditioning system for year-round comfort. The entire system consisted of two indoor wall-mounted AC units and a single outdoor heat pump.