dcdev, Author at East Coast HVAC

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Portsmouth Ranch Says Never Again to Window Units! Problem: This Ranch has never had a cooling system, and the homeowners have had enough of lugging window units around every Spring and Fall. Solution: Ahhh yes – The classic window unit struggle. We have all been there, many times leaving window units in for the entire … Read more

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No More Through-Wall Unit for Stratham Cape Problem: Homeowners had enough of their ineffective through-wall A/C unit, and wanted ductless comfort for the guest and master bedrooms. Solution: Although it was a very tight squeeze, we installed a ductless unit to replace the old through-wall air conditioner in the guest space, and added a second … Read more

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Is Electric Heat Efficient? Resistance Heat vs. Heat Pump It is a common misconception that any electric heat is inefficient…This is definitely NOT the case when utilizing a heat pump in your home or business. This post aims to spread a basic understanding of the differences between resistance heat and heat pumps. One of the … Read more

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Barrington Ranch Gains the Summer Comfort of Mitsubishi Electric Problem: The homeowner at this beautiful home in Barrington enjoys A/C in the summer, but was becoming too old to lug window air conditioners around the house every spring and fall. Solution: Dual-zone Mitsubishi Electric heat pump and cooling system. Like many homeowners both young and … Read more

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East Coast HVAC Naughty or Nice Contest Winner Update Last Fall, we launched the first annual Naughty or Nice Giveaway, helping one lucky homeowner walk away with a fully installed, single-zone Mitsubishi Electric Ductless heating & cooling system, valued at approximately $4,500! These heating and cooling systems are extremely efficient, customizable, and have a ductless split … Read more

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Setting the Thermostat Straight Efficiency with HVAC Systems There are a plethora of approaches to achieving energy efficiency with HVAC systems in the home or office, but many users struggle with the idea of leaving a consistent desired temperature vs. setting back the temperature during the evening and nighttime.There are two basic trains of thought when it comes … Read more

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Changing the “Mini-Split” Mindset with Mitsubishi Ductless Heating Are ductless mini-splits good for heating as well as cooling? At a recent meeting with a developer and his General Contractor, I was faced with a situation where I proposed the use of Mitsubishi Electric’s heating and cooling systems as a solution for renovation of a historic … Read more

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How Quiet are Mitsubishi Ductless Systems? Our NH mini-split customers are frequently surprised at how quietly their newly-installed ductless systems operate! One of our favorite moments after installing a ductless cooling system in a Seacoast NH home is when the homeowner finally gets to hear and feel the system operate! Most homeowners are blown away by … Read more

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Modern HVAC Solution for New Properties in Portsmouth’s West End The Frank Jones Brewery in Portsmouth’s developing West End is the latest in Chinburg Properties’ Mill Renovation portfolio. As part of Chinburg’s trusted “Mill Team”, we have been involved in this project from the early stages, from concept of intended HVAC systems into the recent … Read more

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Multi-Zone Hyper Heat Solution in Farmington Problem: This customer recently installed solar panels on his house but he was still using his oil-fired boiler to heat his home. He invested a lot of money to install the solar panels but was still buying a ton of oil as well, not ideal. The customer is also … Read more