24/7 + HVAC + HOT WATER = McCORRY COMFORT
Ductless mini-splits, boiler service, AC installation & 24/7 emergency HVAC for University City homes and rental properties.
From Spruce Hill row houses to Powelton Village rentals — we know this neighborhood's HVAC challenges.
The right solution for University City's older row houses. Mitsubishi and Fujitsu systems provide heating and cooling through a single wall penetration — no ductwork, no major renovation.
Steam and hot water boiler service for pre-war University City homes. Emergency boiler repair available 24/7. Replacement with high-efficiency systems when it makes more sense to swap than repair.
Adding cooling to a home that never had it, or repairing an existing system. We work with ductless, through-wall, and central AC depending on what the property needs.
Priority scheduling for occupied rental units. Maintenance plans for multi-property portfolios. We work around tenant schedules and communicate clearly with both owner and tenant.
Tankless water heater installation is popular in University City where utility closets are tight. Bradford White and Navien. Repairs on all existing equipment.
Tenant without heat on a cold night? We answer at 2am. No heat and no cooling issues in rental properties can't wait — call (215) 379-2800 any time.
University City's housing stock is among the oldest in Philadelphia. The row houses in Spruce Hill, Powelton Village, and along the blocks between Penn and Drexel were built predominantly between 1880 and 1940 — long before central air conditioning existed and often before modern forced-air heating was standard. Most were heated by steam or hot water boiler systems that pushed heat through cast iron radiators. Many have never had air conditioning beyond window units.
The most common project we do in University City is adding air conditioning to a home or rental unit that has a boiler system and no ductwork. Retrofitting ductwork into a 100-year-old row house is expensive, disruptive, and often structurally complicated. A ductless mini-split heat pump is the clean solution: one wall-mounted air handler per zone, one outdoor condenser, and a 3-inch penetration through an exterior wall. A single-zone system can cool and heat an entire open-plan floor. Multi-zone systems — one outdoor unit, multiple indoor heads — are ideal for multi-story row houses where you want independent control per floor.
University City has one of the highest concentrations of rental properties in Philadelphia, driven by Penn, Drexel, CHOP, HUP, and the broader medical and academic workforce. For landlords, HVAC failures in occupied units mean tenant complaints, potential code issues, and lease risk. We work with property managers and individual landlords who need reliable service, clear communication with tenants, and someone who actually answers when a tenant calls on a Sunday night in February.
If you manage multiple properties in University City, a maintenance plan covering your portfolio makes sense — bi-annual tune-ups on every unit, priority emergency scheduling, and 15% off any repairs. We can walk through your properties and give you a clear picture of what's likely to fail and when.
Steam and hot water boilers in University City's older homes are often impressively durable — we've serviced systems 40 or 50 years old that are still running. But age catches up. Common issues include failing zone valves, cracked heat exchangers, waterlogged expansion tanks, and controls that have simply worn out. When the repair cost approaches 50% of replacement cost on a system over 20 years old, we'll tell you. When it's cheaper to fix, we'll fix it. No agenda either way.
Coverage: University City, Spruce Hill, Powelton Village, Cedar Park, Squirrel Hill
Hours: 24/7 — including weekends & holidays
Landlords: Portfolio plans available — call to discuss
📞 (215) 379-2800Yes — it's the most practical solution for most University City homes. The row houses in Spruce Hill, Powelton Village, and the surrounding blocks were built between 1880 and 1930 with no provision for ductwork. A Mitsubishi or Fujitsu ductless mini-split installs through a single 3-inch wall penetration and provides both heating and cooling without major renovation.
Yes. A significant part of our University City work is with landlords managing rental properties near Penn and Drexel. We offer priority scheduling for occupied units, work within tenant schedules, and offer maintenance plans that cover multiple properties. Call (215) 379-2800 to discuss your portfolio.
Yes. Many University City row houses have steam or hot water boilers — some original to the home. We repair and maintain Weil-McLain, Burnham, and Peerless boilers, and replace end-of-life systems with high-efficiency alternatives. Emergency boiler service available 24/7.
A ductless mini-split heat pump is the cleanest solution for adding AC without ductwork — it also provides heat, reducing reliance on the boiler. Installation takes one day and adds real value to the property. We also install through-wall AC units as a lower-cost option for single rooms.
A single-zone system typically ranges from $3,000 to $5,500 installed, depending on unit size and brand. Multi-zone systems covering multiple floors cost more. Federal tax credits are currently available for qualifying heat pump installations. We provide free estimates — call (215) 379-2800.
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency HVAC throughout University City and West Philadelphia. When a tenant calls with no heat in January, you need someone who answers and shows up. Call (215) 379-2800 any time.
Factory-trained on ductless and traditional HVAC systems from all major manufacturers.
"Installed a Mitsubishi mini-split in our Spruce Hill row house. Clean install, explained the system thoroughly, reasonable price. Summer is a different experience now."
"I manage 6 rentals near Drexel. McCorry is my go-to — they show up, they communicate with tenants professionally, and the work is solid. That's all I need."
"Boiler went out on a Friday night. McCorry had a tech here by 10pm and fixed it same night. No one else even answered the phone."
