There are many colonial-style homes like this one in Somerville, MA. And like most homes, this one lacked the comfort the homeowners really wanted. The homeowners really wanted to be more comfortable in the summer heat, and needed a better solution than noisy, inefficient window air conditioners to keep them comfortable.

They gave us a call here at N.E.T.R., Inc. because they were interested in whether Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning would be a good solution for them.  They were impressed by the product reviews for Mitsubishi ductless HVAC systems, and their reputation for low noise and great efficiency. Our homeowners had also looked carefully at all of our online reviews and gave us a call because of our trustworthy reputation and outstanding reviews throughout the Greater Boston area.

When we came to the house, we sat down with the owners and learned about the main areas where they were having the most problems. We then discussed how we could bring them the maximum amount of comfort where it was needed most, while keeping expenses under control, and keeping in mind any savings available through Mass Save and Mass CEC rebate programs, which help homeowners defray the costs of upgrading their home systems to more energy efficient options.

The homeowners opted to have three separate zones of Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning and heating installed in their Somerville, MA home. Attics are notorious for getting way too hot in the summer and being chilly all Winter long, even with good insulation. Mitsubishi ductless can use a variety of indoor units, ones that mount low on the wall in cramped spaces like attics, and others high on the wall, elsewhere in a home. 

We started with putting one wall mounted unit in the attic area. As you can see from the picture, it mounts flush to the wall, and takes up very little room, making it perfect for rooms with sloped ceilings or low ceilings where other typical ductless units might not fit in as well.

For the other two rooms in the home, the bedroom and kitchen, standard wall heads are more easily mounted high on the wall. These units sit up high on the wall, out of the way, and help monitor the room for temperature and humidity. The units then tunr on or off as needed, putting the perfect amount of comfortable cooling into the room, and helping distribute it throughout, making those hot and cold areas in a room a thing of the past.

 Particularly for the bedroom, the wall-mounted Mitsubishi ductless units are a great option. The units operate at only 22db, whisper-quiet operation that you barely notice when they come on. This makes ductless a vast improvement over the noisy, inefficient window units many homeowners without central air conditioning rely on, and will make sure our homeowners can have a peaceful night sleep, every day of the year.  

As you can see from the pictures, we take a lot of care to make the units flush and hide any of the lines necessary from the outside unit to the inside heads, to keep the beauty of your home intact while adding work-class comfort. 

Best of all, adding three zones of Mitsubishi ductless will help the owners save significant money. First of all, by upgrading to such an efficient technology, the homeowners were able to qualify for a Mass Save $300 rebate and a Mass CEC rebate of $1,490, for a total of $1,790 right off the bat.

However, the real impact of this great cooling option for this Somerville, MA Colonial will be felt in their monthly energy bills. Our homeowners see a reduction int their energy use is the summer, but also in the Winter, when these units can also provide supplemental heating just where its needed, letting you keep the overall use of your main heating system to a minimum.

We were so happy to be able to deliver a system to our homeowners that's super easy to use, will provide them with all the comfort they need, and do so while saving energy. If you have a home like this colonial in Somerville, MA and need more comfort, give us a call here at NETR, and let us a design the perfect system for you!

Victorian homes like this one are common throughout Boston and Somerville, and many of them have the same problem- how can the walk-up attic space be comfortable, and functional, all year long?

Third floors of homes are hard to heat and cool, even with modern heating and cooling systems. In the Winter, they are close to the roof line, and they can be drafty, even with additional insulation. In the summer, they bear the brunt on the sun's rays and hot air rises from elsewhere in the house, turning an attic into a oven! As a result, our homeowners came to us looking for a solution to make their attic space comfortable and functional all year long. They had heard about Mitsubishi's reputation for excellence and great product reviews online, and gave us a call based on our outstanding reviews and as the #1 Mitsubishi Elite Diamond Dealer here in New England.

Problem: The homeowners of this attractive Victorian style home were looking for heating and cooling systems for their attic.

Solution: A single zone of Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Ductless will provide year-round heating and cooling comfort to the attic, one of the hardest areas of a home to heat and cool.

Here at NETR, we have lots of experience helping homeowners figure out how to best heat and cool those problem areas in their homes. People often will try getting by with space heaters and window air conditioners in attic spaces, but these solutions are really inefficient and while they're often cheap to purchase, you really see their cost when you open up your energy bills, and find out the operating costs add significantly to your monthly budget! Our homeowners came to us looking for a more permanent solution to their heating and cooling problems while also getting something that was efficient and wouldn't cost a fortune to operate.

We knew that Mitsubishi's Ductless Hyper Heat would do a perfect job at delivering the comfort the family wanted, without costing a fortune to install, or operate. As you can see from the pictures, the family was renovating the attic space, so making sure it was comfortable for year-round use was important. We were able to install a wall-mounted ductless unit so that it would provide maximum comfort, while taking up minimum space on the wall of the room.

Mitsubishi ductless is a heat pump system that uses inverter technology to provide maximum comfort while using the minimal amount of energy to get the job done.  All you have to do is set your comfort level on a handheld remote, and the unit monitors the whole space for temperature and humidity. Instead of blasting heat or cool air, it evenly distributes air throughout a space at the perfect temperature to keep the space comfortable, avoiding those hot and cold spot problems you can get with space heaters or window air conditioners, where only part of the room gets truly comfortable.

We know the homeowners will love the ability to keep the attic space cool, even when it just starts to get warm in the Spring, and the attic starts to heat up, long before the rest of the house needs any air conditioning.  And in the Fall, they can easily add just a touch of heat as it starts to get chilly, without turning on the heat for the whole home. This ability to provide comfort all year long, especially when the comfort level in the attic is so different from the needs in the rest of the house, is what helps make a Mitsubishi ductless system like this one the perfect solution. The homeowners will be able to enjoy all the comfort they crave, while keeping their energy bills under control. And when the attic space isn't in use, the unit can just be turned off, leading to additional savings by not heating and cooling the space when i's just not necessary.

Mitsubishi's Hyper Heat system works well all year long, even when it's -13F or 100F outside! It's so energy efficient, it qualifies for rebates from both the Mass Save and Mass CEC program! Our homeowners qualified for a $300 Mass Save rebate and a $625 Mass CEC rebate, totaling $925 that helps defray the cost of this significant comfort upgrade to the home. 

We were so happy to help our homeowners get the year round comfort they crave, while making sure they get the efficient and cost-effective solution that will help add long term value to their home. If you have a hard to heat and cool space in your home like this one, give us a call here at NETR and let us help you achieve the comfort you deserve!

Stoneham MA has a great variety of homes, ranging from classic New England style to Colonial split-levels like this one. Our homeowners had recently bought them home, and were looking to make sure they had the same level of comfort they had in their previous home, especially in the finished basement where they knew from expeience that a ductless HVAC system from Mitsubishi Electric would do the trick.

Problem: Homeowners in Stoneham had a Mitsubishi ductless HVAC system in their old home, and when they moved, they wanted the same level of comfort again for their basement.

Solution: We installed a single zone of Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning for the finished basement in this split level, colonial-style home.

A Single Zone Ductless HVAC Installation

The homeowners gave us a call here at N.E.T.R., Inc. as the area's best Diamond Contractor for Mitsubishi ductless to look at installing a single zone of ductless heating and air conditioning in their finished basement. Like most basements, the basement in this split-level colonial had a bit of a clammy feel to it. Basements often can feel damp, even when they are dry and finished, just from their proximity to the ground. Basements tend to be cooler than the rest of the house anyway, but when you add this moisture, they end up feeling chilly and uncomfortable all the way around.

A single zone of Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning does a great job in making this basement more comfortable right away. The key is that Mitsubishi's ductless HVAC systems monitor not only the temperature in a room, but also the humidity, and makes adjustments necessary to keep the room comfortable, wherever you want it.  The unit is easily controlled from a handheld remote, or you can opt for an extra thermostat if you choose.

The unit also distributes both warm or cool air from a single unit and spreads it evenly throughout a room, ensuring every inch of the space is comfortable. That makes ductless a much better option than adding dehumidifiers, space heaters and more to try to get that comfort balance you need.

Ductless Mini Split HVAC is Perfect for Basements

For basements, a separate zone of ductless also makes sense because you can simply shut off the unit when the area's not in use. You save extra money on your energy bills by not having to crank up the heat in the whole house to try to make the basement comfy, and when no one's downstairs, you can shut it off, and save money by not heating or cooling space that's empty. This makes creating a separate zone for problem spaces like a basement a particularly smart choice!

And one of the best things about Mitsubishi ductless HVAC is that it is so energy efficient that it qualifies for two rebate programs for people adopting energy-efficient home improvements through both Mass Save and Mass CEC. This family got a Mass Save rebate of $500 and a Mass CEC rebate of $625, giving them $1,125 in rebates for opting for this energy-efficient comfort upgrade of their home!

We were able to install the outdoor unit in such a way to minimize the run of lines and make sure in inside and outside installations were equally good looking.  

We were so glad to be able to provide these homeowners with a comfort solution they already knew would be fantastic - and help them get available rebates to make sure the installation saved money, right alongside the money they will save on energy bills every month with this comfort solution.

N.E.T.R., Inc. has Been Installing Ductless HVAC in Stoneham, MA Since 1989

If you have a basement, addition, sun room, bonus space or other areas that are simply not as comfortable as you want them, give us a call here at NETR. A Mitsubishi ductless system might be just the ticket to making every part of your home comfortable every day of the year.

Salem, MA has lovely, older homes throughout the area- and they all share a similar problem- they were built without central air conditioning systems. As our summer weather as tended to get hotter and more humid, more and more homeowners are looking for a better solution than just window air conditioners to keep cool.

The owners of this great colonial in Salem gave us a call here at NETR to see if we could help them with a cost-effective system that would keep key areas of their home comfortable in hot weather, while not breaking the bank with expensive energy bills.

Problem: Colonial home in Salem, MA had no cooling system and wanted a better way to keep their living room and master bedroom cool.

Solution: Two zones of Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning will give the homeowners the comfort they want while giving them significant savings on their energy bills.

Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Splits Are a Flexible Cooling Solution

When we came out to see the home, we talked with the owners to find out what they needed most. Mitsubishi ductless systems are perfectly suited for older homes without air ducts, and they are scalable, meaning a single outdoor condenser unit can serve up to eight indoor units, or cassettes. Homeowners considering ductless need to make some decisions about what areas of their home are most in need of greater temperature control, as well as how much heating and cooling they need. But because of this flexibility in the number of indoor units that can be supported by a single outdoor unit, a homeowner can install a small number of indoor units and still have the flexibility to add additional indoor units at a later date.  That lets us design systems that will bring you comfort and work with your budget, now and in the future.

For our homeowners, the rooms they were most concerned about was the living room and the master bedroom. The living room was adjacent to the dining room, and a single unit in the living room would be able to adequately cool both spaces. As you can see from the pictures, we were able to install the unit on the wall in a corner, so it is out of the way, yet is positioned to make sure it can distribute the cool air throughout the space.

The additional unit was placed in the master bedroom. Many homeowners love ductless in their master, because it lets them set the temperature in the room to the optimal level for sleeping comfort, while not spending money trying to heat or cool the rest of the whole house. Mitsubishi ductless units can act as both heaters and air conditioning, which is particularly nice for the master bedroom. It means being able to set the comfort level so that Mom and Dad can get a great night's sleep without waking up hot and sweaty in the summer, and they'll also be able to add a touch of heat on frosty mornings or damp, chilly Spring days, to make getting out of bed in the morning a little less difficult.

Ductless Mini Splits are Perfect for Zoned Air Conditioning

By creating two separate zones of comfort in the home, the homeowners will also be able to save money by turning off the units when they aren't at use, like when the family is out at work and school during the day, or turning off the downstairs unit when they go to sleep at night.

Zoning can lead to a significant savings in energy bills by itself, but coupled with the efficiency of Mitsubishi ductless, homeowners can see as much as a 40% drop in their energy bills.

Ductless Mini Splits Are Whisper-Quiet

Best of all, Mitsubishi ductless units are quiet. The units operate at a mere 22db- about the sound level of a whisper. Most people barely notice when the unit is on, other than feeling a comfortable breeze in the room. This means no more cranking up the TV to hear it over a window air conditioner or having issues falling asleep due to the noise, hums and rattles of old window air conditioners.

Ductless Mini Split Installation in Salem, MA Since 1989

Getting a peaceful night's sleep and enjoying lower energy bills from the efficient comfort provided by Mitsubishi ductless HVAC is a recipe for a happy, comfortable home.

There are many homes in the Somerville, MA area like this two-family home.

The home has a gas-fired boiler with forced hot water heat and radiators throughout.

We love hydronic heat, but we also know that unlike ductless HVAC, radiators can leave rooms with warm spots near them, but there are almost always cold spots elsewhere in the room - without a fan, they just don't distribute heat evenly through a space on their own.

The homeowners had the same sort of problem in the summer as well - the window air conditioners just weren't keeping the room cool enough. On top of that, they are inefficient, noisy, and expensive to run. 

Ductless HVAC Installation

Problem: This 2 family home in Somerville was relying on their radiators and window air conditioners for comfort, but they still had hot and cold spots throughout their main living areas.

Solution: A single zone Mitsubishi Electric ductless heating and air conditioner will give the homeowners the comfort they crave, by providing supplemental heat on chilly days, and world-class air conditioning during the hot, humid days of summer, all while saving money on energy bills!

Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Ductless System

When we came to the home to see what we could do, we knew it was a great candidate for Mitsubishi's Hyper Heat Ductless solutions. Ductless heating and air conditioning can provide the comfort you need, right where you need it, without the expense or hassle of installing bulky ductwork. 

The ductless mini-split system consists of two parts - an outdoor heat pump unit, which can control one, or multiple indoor units. The indoor ductless units are installed up on the wall, out of the way. From there, the unit monitors the heat and humidity in a room, and helps distribute the hot or cool air efficiently throughout the space, getting rid of those hot and cold spots for good! Each unit is operated by a handheld remote, or you can choose a thermostat or even cloud-controller option, allowing you to control them from your smart phone!

The indoor units are controlled independently, creating a separate zone of heating or cooling, just where you want it.  This also means you can save significant money by turning the unit off when not in use, saving additional energy! In fact, these mini split systems are so energy efficient, they qualify for rebates through the Mass Save and Mass CEC program.  Our homeowners were able to get a $300 Mass Save rebate and a $625 CEC rebate, for a total savings of $925, helping make this significant comfort upgrade even more affordable.

Our homeowner opted to install a single Mitsubishi ductless unit in their main living room area, which will provide the family with the heating and cooling they want, right where they spend most of their time. On those frosty evenings, instead of cranking up the heat for the whole home, the homeowners will be able to add just the touch of heat they want with their Mitsubishi ductless system, and set the temperature where they want it, and the system will do the rest!  These units use inverter technology, which allows the units to use the minimum amount of energy to maintain an even, consistent temperature, outperforming standard air conditioners by a mile! 

Whether it's freezing outside, or hot and humid at the peak of summer, our homeowners will get the perfect comfort they want right where they want it with ductless HVAC. And best of all, the systems are also expandable, so if the homeowners ever decide to to add additional heating or cooling for other parts of the home like the master bedroom, all they will have to do is add an additional unit and they will be in business!

Contact N.E.T.R., Inc. for Ductless Heating & Air Conditioning Solutions Today

If you have a multifamily home in Somerville, MA or surrounding areas that could use extra comfort, give us a call here at NETR and we'll design the perfect ductless heating and air conditioning system to keep you comfortable within your budget, while saving you significant money on energy bills each and every month!

Homes like this single family colonial in Somerville are commonplace. They were built long before central air conditioning was available, and as the summers have gotten hotter and more humid, more homeowners are looking for options that are simply better than having multiple window air conditioners throughout a home, like a ductless mini split system.

Window units can seem like a great option at first. You can put them wherever you need them, but you soon come to realize that they have downsides. They don't do a great job of keeping every area in a room cool, and they're pretty noisy. They're a pain to install and store, and timing is an issue- as soon as you store them, we'll get a few warm days in a row, leaving you hot and sweaty. But the biggest disappointment with window units is that they are so inefficient- they end up costing an arm and a leg to operate, and you can really feel it in your monthly budget.

Ductless AC Gives Summer Comfort on Demand

When our homeowners called us here at NETR, we knew we could provide them with the perfect solution to solve their cooling problems with a custom designed Mitsubishi ductless system that could keep their home comfortable on demand. And, in addition to great air conditioning, the same ductless units also act as supplemental heaters, providing that little bit of extra heat you might want in a room, especially on the cold days leading up to turning on the whole home heating system, or on frosty mornings, where an extra burst of heat will help you start your day out right.

Problem: The homeowners of this colonial-style home used steam heat and had no air conditioning. The homeowners were looking for an energy efficient solution to solve problems with hot and cold spots in the home and find a better solution than relying on expensive window air conditioners during hot weather.

Solution: A five zone Mitsubishi Hyper-Heating ductless heat pump system will provide the family with best-in-class air conditioning and also provide supplemental heating to make sure the family is comfortable every day of the year.

For this home, we designed a ductless mini split system that created five zones of comfort in the home, for the living room, salon, attic, master bedroom and home office. One outdoor unit like this one can service up to eight indoor units at a time, and each indoor unit can be operated independently, creating a separate zone of heating and air conditioning wherever it's located.

The owners wanted to make sure they had the comfort they needed throughout the home. We put the first ductless unit in the third floor attic room, an area in a home that can be really hard to keep comfortable. While in most rooms, we use a different style of wall-mounted units, the space in attics often make wall placement more of a challenge. As a result, we chose one of Mitsubishi's floor mounted systems, which take up very little space, but provide the same level of comfort as the wall-mounted units do elsewhere in the home.

For the home office, the challenge is to provide comfort, but also provide the quiet environment people need these days not only to work, but to take conference calls, without the distractions of a loud, humming window unit in the background. Mitsubishi's ductless heating and air conditioning systems are well known for their whisper-quiet operation- only 22 db- so quiet, we have even had people install them in recording studios! The wall mounted unit can distribute the hot and cold air as needed, evenly throughout the room, while monitoring the room for humidity levels as well. That's particularly good news in a home office, where you want to make sure your computer equipment is not getting overheated.

The next space that needed special attention was the master bedroom. If you're like most people, you want to make sure your bedroom is one of the most comfortable rooms in the house. It means keeping it cool enough that you get a great night's sleep, but warm enough that you don't feel getting up in the morning seems like a bad idea. Mitsubishi's ductless systems are great for bedrooms, especially with their quiet operation. You can even use the handheld remote control from your bedside to adjust the temperature as needed, like adding an extra touch of heat before you get out of bed in the morning, to make sure your toes don't hit a frosty floor. And we all know about the mad dash to get ready in the morning if it's chilly in the house- the remote will let you add heat- or an extra bit if coolness if you get too warm- making sure your day starts out comfortable, every day of the year.

The homeowners also wanted to make sure the other main rooms where they spent their time- the salon and the living room, were also comfortable, so we added a ductless wall unit in each space, to make sure it also was as comfortable as the other spaces in the home. 

As you can see from the pictures, the wall units are mounted high up on a wall, out of the way. From there, they can monitor the temperature and humidity throughout the room, and adjust their speed and the distribution of air so that every inch of space in perfectly and equally comfortable- that's something no window air conditioner or space heater can manage. 

Ductless Mini Splits Offer Comfort, Aesthetics, and Efficiency

You can also see that we make every effort to keep the piping necessary to a minimum, making sure you get the best aesthetic look as well as maximum comfort with a ductless mini split system.

Best of all, Mitsubishi ductless heating and cooling systems are incredibly efficient. Using inverter technology, something used in high-end whole home central heating and air conditioning systems, the system constantly adjusts itself to maintain a steady temperature and level of comfort throughout, using only the energy needed to keep things comfortable. In fact, these units are so energy efficient, they qualify for multiple rebates from the Commonwealth! Our homeowners in Somerville, MA were able to receive a $500 Mass Save rebate and a Mass CEC rebate of $2,500, for a total of $3,000 savings while making their home more comfortable and energy-efficient in the process.

That means that our homeowners not only made their whole home comfortable, no matter what Mother Nature dishes out, Winter or Summer, but they were able to do it while lowering their overall energy costs by increasing their efficiency and control through creating zones of comfort throughout.

Boston Ductless Providers Since 1989

If you have a home in Somerville or anywhere in the Boston, MA area, we'd love to talk to you about how NETR can design the perfect comfort solution for you with a ductless HVAC installation, while saving you money each month on energy bills.  Give us a call today!

Replacing Window Air Conditioners With Ductless AC

The owners of this great Cape Cod style home in Newburyport, MA had a problem shared by many on the North Shore- their homes were built without central air conditioning, and they rely on window air conditioners to try to keep comfortable in the summer, and use oil heat for warmth in the winter. While oil heat with radiators provides great heat, it can still leave you with hot and cold spots throughout the home as it takes time for the heat to work its way to all corners of a room. Likewise, window air conditioning units tend to make certain areas, or closed off rooms comfortable, but they are noisy, inefficient and cost an arm and a leg to operate. Then there's the dreaded chore of installing them every year and then storing them at the end of the season, and for a house this size, that chore could take the better part of a weekend.

Our homeowners have us a call here at NETR looking for a ductless air conditioning contractor to install a better heating and cooling solution that was cost-effective, energy efficient, and solve those nagging comfort problems they were having throughout the home, but particularly in the master bedroom and the two additional bedrooms, where hot, sticky summers were causing them all to lose sleep.

Problem: The Owners of this Cape-style home in Newburyport, MA  were losing sleep over the comfort in their home, in the Winter and Summer. They were tired of relying on window air conditioning units that were a pain to install each year and cost a fortune to run, and they wanted additional comfort through the colder months as well.

Solution: By adding three zones of Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning to the bedrooms, every member of the family will finally be comfortable in the quiet comfort ductless delivers.

Ductess Heating and Cooling for a Cape-Style Home

When we came out to look at this great Cape Style home, we knew ductless heating and air conditioning by Mitsubishi Electric would be a great solution for the homeowner's nagging comfort problems. Mitsubishi ductless systems are essentially heat pumps, that can act as both heaters and air conditioners in one unit. The system is comprised of an outdoor condenser unit and then it can support up to eight individual indoor, wall-mounted units. Each indoor ductless unit can be mounted up out of the way, and each creates a separate zone of comfort that can be controlled individually- meaning each ductless unit can deliver exactly the comfort you want, without affecting the other units in other rooms. That means Mom and Dad can have their Master Bedroom super cool, while the kids need less cooling in their bedrooms at the peak of summer, for example. Likewise, come winter, the kids may want extra heat to keep their rooms cozy, while Mom and Dad sleep better when it's a little cooler. Everyone can adjust the temperature to their own preference with ductless- a step above even traditional central air conditioning systems!

The ductless wall units do a great job of monitoring the temperature and humidity in a room, and they disburse the hot or cool air evenly throughout, eliminating problems with hot and cold spots that often plague homes with high ceilings like this one. Each unit is individually controlled with a hand held remote, but you can also get thermostat type options or even Kumo cloud controllers that let you control the entire ductless HVAC system from your smart phone!

Mitsubishi Ductless Delivers Efficiency Air Conditioning

Our homeowners were mostly concerned about comfort in their bedrooms.  In a shore community like Newburyport, MA, you can get winter storms that make even the best insulated homes chilly, and have added humidity that can make a home sticky in the summer. Getting a good night's sleep is important for kids and adults alike, so ensuring a comfortable and peaceful sleeping environment can make a big difference in your quality of life. Mitsubishi ductless systems are known for being whisper-quiet, operating at about 22db. That's so quiet, we've even had people install them in nurseries and music rooms, where noise really matters.

 Best of all, these ductless mini splits are so energy efficient, they qualify for rebates because they save so much energy compared to window air conditioning units! These homeowners in Newburyport, MA qualified for a Mass Save rebate of $300 and a Mass CEC rebate of $1,302, for a total of $1,602 in rebates, helping to make this permanent solution to their year-round comfort needs even more affordable.

We can't wait to hear how the ductless HVAC system perform during this first full year they are in use. So many of our homeowners use the heating feature to add just a touch of heat on chilly days, saving them tons of money on not having to heat the whole home to keep one or two rooms warm.  They also save money by simply turning the ductless units off when they're not in use, leading to even more energy savings, and a much lower energy bill each month, something all homeowners can appreciate.

In the end, we also know that a great solution like Mitsubishi ductless will also give the family the gift of time- they will no longer face the chore of putting in and taking out window units twice a year, and that saved time and inconvenience will be much better spent enjoying their home and each other, thanks to our expertise here at NETR.

Serving the Greater Newburyport, MA Area Since 1989

If you want to save money on energy bills and finally replace those noisy and inefficient window air conditioning units with a Mitsubishi Electric ductless mini split HVAC system, give us a call today!

This two-family home in Somerville was being renovated by the owners, to get it ready for new tenants. There are two units, one on each floor, and each were faced with similar problems. The home was heated by steam radiators, and had no air conditioning at all- only relying on window air conditioners for any relief of summer heat, which unlike ductless HVAC, are an inefficient way to cool an entire home. The owners wanted to make sure their new tenants would be comfortable throughout, but they were also interested in an easy-to-operate, cost-effective system that would keep energy bills low for the owner and tenants, no matter the season. 

Ductless Heating Solutions from N.E.T.R., Inc.

The owners gave us a call here at NETR to find a solution that would ensure that everyone would be comfortable throughout, and wanted to have zoned heat installed, to allow the tenants to better control their comfort needs while also controlling costs, by not heating or cooling areas of the home that weren't in use.

Problem: The owners of this two family home in Somerville, MA were renovating it to get it ready for rent.They wanted to ensure their new tenants would have the comfort they wanted, year-round and were looking for a comfort upgrade that would be efficient and keep operating costs low in the Winter and Summer.

Solution: The owners added two zones of Mitsubishi Hyper-Heating ductless to the second floor unit, in the Kitchen and Bedroom, and three zones in the downstairs units, in the living room and two bedrooms. This will ensure that the new tenants in both units will have state of the art comfort year-round, while keeping energy bills low, keeping both the owner and the renters happy!

Mitsubishi Ductless Delivers

When we came out to look at the home, we knew that a Mitsubishi ductless HVAC system would be able to provide the heating and cooling solutions to keep the tenants comfortable, and would also provide the ability to have each unit have independent control over their own energy usage, making allocating costs much easier for everyone. 

Many homes in Somerville and throughout the greater Boston, MA area were originally single family homes that have been converted to condos, apartments and multi-family use over time. However, because the home once ran on a single heating system, often with steam radiators, it can be difficult for each tenant in each unit to have the independent control over their heating and cooling needs, and secondarily, over the energy bills!  That can cause headaches for landlords and tenants alike. 

When we were designing a system that would keep each unit comfortable, we were able to put each unit on its own independent outdoor heat pump unit, meaning each tenant could then be billed separately for their own energy usage, as well as have the control they will want over their own comfort.

We put two Mitsubishi Hyper-Heating ductless units on the second floor, in the kitchen and bedroom. We then put three units in the first floor unit, in the living room and each of the two bedrooms. 

This means that each tenant will be able to control the temperature and comfort level in their bedrooms and common space independently. If someone needs a little extra heat, a quick adjustment on the remote control will give an instant hot start, delivering warm air right away. Likewise in the summer, Mitsubishi ductless units deliver state of the art cooling comfort while keeping energy bills low, and eliminating all the hassles from trying to cool an apartment with window air conditioners, ranging from the hassle of installing them properly to their noise and general inefficiency!

By creating separate zones of comfort in both apartments, each tenant will be able to adjust the comfort level in their unit without affecting the tenant in the other unit, something that can create headaches for the neighbors and the landlord alike in traditionally-heated multifamily homes. And the fact that all this comfort is delivered with whisper-quiet efficiency will mean everyone will also have the peaceful quiet they want- and the only complaints will be if the upstairs tenant decides to get a drum set!

Ductless HVAC is Attractive, Efficient, and Effective

As you can see from the pictures of the installation, we make every effort to install the units with a minimal amount of exposed piping, to make sure the units are attractive, as well as mounted up, out of the way, and where they are best positioned to distribute the hot and cool air evenly throughout the unit. Each ductless heating and cooling unit can be controlled from a hand-held remote, or you can add a wall thermostat, or even a cloud-based remote control, if you choose, making these systems very flexible to meet a variety of needs.

 The owners of this property chose Mitsubishi Hyper-Heating ductless also for its efficiency. In fact, these units qualify for rebates from the Government due to their low energy usage, and this owner qualified for a Mass Save Rebate of $300 and a Mass CEC rebate of $1,302, giving them a total savings of $1,602 on this significant upgrade of comfort to both rental units.

Providing Energy Efficient HVAC in Boston, MA & Surrounding Areas

If you are the owner of rental properties in Somerville or elsewhere in the Boston, MA area, Mitsubishi ductless systems are a great way to add additional comfort- and value- to your rental property. Give us a call here at NETR, and let us help design an energy and cost efficient solution for your property!

Multi-family homes like this one are common in East Boston. Most were built well before central heat and air were common place and though some have pretty good heating systems, the lack of air conditioning can be a real problem in the summer.

Our homeowners used window units throughout their home, but it wasn't giving them the comfort they needed in the increasingly hot and humid Boston summers. They gave us a call at NETR, to find a better cooling solution that would keep them comfortable without costing an arm and a leg to install or run.

Problem: The family needed additional cooling, since their window AC units just weren't cutting it, and they were losing sleep because of the heat.

Solution: Three zones of Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning were installed to keep the master bedroom, top floor bedroom, and kitchen comfortable all year long while saving money on energy bills!

Our family knew it was time to replace their window air conditioners because they couldn’t keep up with the heat during the summer. These AC units were also noisy, expensive to run, bulky and heavy, and a pain to put in and store in the winter. Not to mention, these kinds of AC systems block up your window for almost half the year, leaving the house darker and less inviting. There had to be a better way.

When this family called us, we knew right away from our experience in all parts of the Boston area that multi-family homes like this one need a solution that provides personalized comfort, but also works with the house. 

Mitsubishi ductless heat pump systems are perfect for homes like this one with no central ductwork. These ductless heating and cooling systems have an outdoor unit that then connects to indoor cassettes which are mounted up on the wall, out of the way. Each unit is controlled independently, which creates a separate zone of comfort in each location. One outdoor unit can service up to 5 indoor units, which makes them often a cost-effect and leaves the option to expand the system later. These multi-zoned heating and cooling systems are very different from traditional whole home air conditioning units in this way.

Our homeowners opted for three indoor units: one for the kitchen on the front side of the house, one for the Master Bedroom, and one for the bedroom on the top floor- a room that is notoriously hard to keep comfortable! These Mitsubishi ductless units are designed to monitor both the temperature and the humidity in a room as well as, distribute the cool air evenly throughout the space. This helps to avoid those hot and cold spots you get with a traditional air conditioner alone. Each wall unit is controlled by a remote and can be adjusted independently. You can keep the kitchen cooler when you're cooking and turn off the unit in the bedroom when not in use, which can save you significant money in energy costs every month.

One of the best features of Mitsubishi ductless heat pumps for the Boston area is that they double as heaters, providing that extra touch of heat you need in a room without cranking up the thermostat in the rest of the house. They work efficiently even when it's -13F outside, which is great news for these homeowners, since the bedroom on the top floor can get pretty frosty during the winter.

Just imagine waking up in the morning, with that chill in the air. With the new Hyper-Heat system, you can just pick up the remote and adjust the temperature to your needs. In a few minutes you’ll have a cozy space to wake up in!  No more dashing around to get dressed in the morning before rushing down to warmer parts of the house.

Likewise, in the summer, if you wake up at night and it’s a little hot, a simple adjustment with the Mitsubishi remote and you'll be back to a peaceful night's sleep in no time.  Best of all, these units are super quiet- we've even had people install them in their music rooms where they record, because they are so quiet to run that you can barely hear them! 

The real benefit to Mitsubishi ductless is their energy efficiency. The units use inverter technology to use the exact amount of energy they need to maintain consistent comfort- similar to high-end whole home HVAC systems.

In addition, these Mitsubishi ductless systems qualify for rebates from the government because of their high efficiency ratings. Our family, here in East Boston, was able to qualify for a $300 Mass Save rebate to help bring down the cost of installation, with helped to make this an even more affordable, permanent cooling solution for their home.

By using less energy overall and by creating three separate zones of heating and cooling, our East Boston homeowners will be able to save money on energy bills every month, whether its June or January. They will be able to have the comfort they want in their kitchen, master bedroom, and top floor bedroom every month of the year at the touch of a button and they get their windows back! 

Multi-family homes like this one require customized solutions like the ones we provided for these East Boston homeowners. NETR helped them to get the comfort they want, right where they need it. Because of our extensive experience with Mitsubishi ductless here in Boston we are elite diamond contractors, which allows us to provide a full 12-year warranty on the systems, giving our homeowners peace of mind along with their significant increase in comfort!

If you live in the Boston area and are ready to ditch the old window ac unit shuffle each fall and spring, give us a call here at NETR. We'd be happy to help you get more comfort all year long and save you money each month on your energy bills- that's something every homeowner can appreciate!

This three-family home in South Boston had a common problem: they were using window air conditioning units and fans to try to stay cool in the summer, and the families were still uncomfortable.

Window units seem like a good idea for homes without central air since each room can have their own unit and control the temperature of their space; however, window units come with downsides as well. The clunky unit take up your windows for a good portion of the year, they are a pain to install and store for winter, worst of all, they are inefficient and cost a fortune to run. Many of these kinds of AC units have trouble keeping up with the heat, so if you turned them off to save money when you leave for work in the morning, it can take all night for your home comfortable once you turn them on at the end of the day.

Our homeowners were looking for a better solution that would keep all the families comfortable and not break the bank to operate, even in the hottest weather. They wanted an energy efficient solution and specifically wanted the bedroom to be more comfortable so they could sleep in peace and not wake up sweaty and cranky. 

Problem: The homeowners were looking for an inexpensive solution to cool their three-family home in South Boston since the window AC units and fans they were using left them hot and uncomfortable!

Solution: We installed two zones of Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning to ensure this family had the year-round comfort they need and save them money on energy bills, even on the hottest days of the year!

When our homeowners called us, they had done their homework and knew they were interested in Mitsubishi ductless system based on the online reviews that praised this system for being cost-effective and energy efficient. They also had read our reviews and saw our experience with homes like theirs. That is why we're an elite Diamond Dealer and the #1 dealer for Mitsubishi ductless in New England. We have extensive experience throughout the area, and we offer a full 12-year warranty for all our installations!

Ductless air conditioning systems consist of two main parts- an outdoor condenser unit, and indoor cassettes, which are usually wall mounted; however, there are floor units available as well.  One outdoor condenser can support several indoor units and each unit can still be controlled independently, allowing you to create separate zones of comfort throughout your home. We knew that we could help our homeowners get comfortable with two zones of ductless by placing one indoor unit in the dining room and another in the bedroom

Each indoor cassette is controlled by its own remote, so the temperature can be set to whatever you want at the touch of a button. The units monitor both the temperature and the humidity throughout the space and adjust as needed to keep it at the perfect temperature. They evenly distribute the cool air throughout the space, ensuring you don't get the hot and cold spots that are so common with window units. This family had even had to use fans, alongside window units, to try to keep the rooms comfortable!

The wall units are mounted out of the way and run almost silently - they only operate at about 22db- the level of a whisper. This means that the family get some much-needed sleep in quiet comfort of their home, without listening to the rattles and loud noises generated by old window air conditioners!  

The second cassette was installed in their dining room, which will keep the main living area of the home comfortable. As a bonus, no one will have to raise their voices to be heard over the AC ever again!

Mitsubishi Ductless systems use inverter technology, which allows the units to use precisely the amount of energy necessary to keep a room comfortable which helps save energy.  Additionally, each of the units are individually controlled, allowing the family to turn off the AC in the bedroom, when it’s not needed.  Likewise, they can adjust the temperature in the dining room to use less energy at night, while it’s not in use, further increasing efficiency and reducing energy bills - something every homeowner can appreciate.

The outdoor unit was mounted on an outside corner of the building, keeping it up off the ground to avoid issues with leaves or snow, and shortening the amount of piping needed to do the installation. This saved the homeowner additional money.

As a bonus, Mitsubishi ductless units like these function as heat pumps and can double as heaters. This means that our homeowners will be able to add just that touch of heat they may want on frosty fall mornings without having to crank up the heat for the whole home. Ultimately, with the Mitsubishi heating and cooling units this family will be able to be perfectly comfortable year-round with just one installation!  These units will keep them warm even if it gets to be -13F outside!

If you're interested in freeing up your windows from air conditioning units and want the kind of comfort that will let you sleep better at night and reduce your energy bills, give us a call at NETR.  We can design a personalized system for your home and make sure you get the comfort you want without breaking the bank.