Mitsubishi Electric Systems Maintain Guests’ Comfort
High atop Gull Hill, Provincetown’s most panoramic view of Cape Cod Bay, sits the Land’s End Inn, a stunning turn-of-the century, bungalow-craftsman-shingle-style lodge with captivating architecture, porches and turrets, oriental wood carvings and stained glass windows. Built in 1904, the Inn was originally a summer “bungalow” for Charles Higgins, a wealthy Boston merchant. It still houses part of Higgins’ collection of oriental woodcarvings and stained glass. Boasting some of the Cape’s finest views and accommodations, the Inn has 16 rooms, all with private baths.No Modern Distractions, but Air Conditioning a Must
When they purchased the property in 2002, Innkeepers Michael MacIntyre and Robert Anderson made a conscious decision to add a modern convenience that even the most diehard escapees from the 21st century expect—air conditioning—something new for the Inn. Through work done on another property, they had met Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer John Souza, Souza Heating and Cooling, Orleans, Mass. Intent on preserving the historic integrity of the Inn, MacIntyre invited Souza to Provincetown to provide his recommendations.
Perfect for Historic Preservations: Mitsubishi Electric Systems
Before entering, Souza could see from his car that Mitsubishi Electric’s split-ductless systems were the perfect answer for the historic inn. He knew that central air ducted systems were not an option. His clients wanted their air conditioning to be quiet and inconspicuous. Having a low profile and as few outdoor units as possible with individual controls in each room were also important. So Souza specified the split-ductless system from Mitsubishi Electric and Cooling Solutions, Suwanee, Ga., with advanced INVERTER heat pump technology. In a single week before the 2003 summer season, Souza installed six tri-zone MXZ30TN systems, four MSH15TN units and a single MSH09TW unit.
Excellent Feedback: “It Improved Our Business...”
“We couldn’t be happier with this decision,” MacIntyre said. “Having Mitsubishi Electric units in all our guest rooms greatly improved our business this past summer. All our guests commented on how comfortable and calming the rooms are. Many of our visitors even talked about the units being so quiet and inconspicuous that they couldn’t tell they were operating.” MacIntye went on to say that he also appreciated the way Souza had been sensitive to maintaining the integrity of the inn’s classical look. The outdoor units are well hidden in the garden, and the wiring and piping to these units are tucked into the building’s many corners, covered with Mitsubishi Electric’s special lineset cover system called Line-Hide™. “Because of the success of this first summer, we have asked Souza to come back and install the Mitsubishi Electric’s split-ductless system in our other Provincetown property, The Brass Key,” MacIntyre concluded.
