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Ductless AC System? NYC: Think VRF for Comfort & Efficiency

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Commercial Installations, Residential HVAC, Residential Installations

Trying to decide on the right ductless AC system for a NYC luxury residential or light commercial space? It pays to consider VRF systems for the ultimate in comfort and efficiency.

While it may be unfamiliar to some, VRF technology is not new. In fact, it’s been the ductless AC system of choice in Japan and Europe for decades. These ductless AC units have been gaining in popularity in the US over the past 10 years or so, particularly in New York City, according to a report by ACHRNews.

Read on to learn more about choosing a ductless AC system in NYC, and why VRF is an ideal choice.

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Facilities Managers: 10 Air Conditioner Basics You Must Know

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial HVAC, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

With all the problems on your plate on a given day, you may not give much attention to your air conditioning system… until it breaks down. Facilities and operations staff need to understand a few air conditioner basics to help keep everything running smoothly and prevent impacts to your operation.

So here’s a guide to the most important air conditioner basics you need to know: the top causes of AC problems, and what you can do to prevent them.

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HVAC Scams and How to Avoid Them

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC

The unfortunate truth is that you can’t trust everybody. There are dishonest people out there who are ready and willing to steal from you. So today I want to help you spot some of the most common HVAC scams out there.

I do want to qualify this statement. Arista is active in our industry, both here in New York City and also nationally. I know many HVAC business owners and managers personally, and they are good, honest people who are not out to scam anyone. I believe most service providers are trustworthy.

But there are exceptions. So here is some advice that can help you avoid them.

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Retail HVAC: Clothing Almost Destroyed a Brand New System

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial HVAC, Commercial Installations

No one wants to shop in a store that’s too hot or cold, especially in the city where there’s another great store just down the block. That’s why retail HVAC issues are so frustrating: comfortable conditions in your store are directly related to your bottom line.

If you own or manage a retail store then chances are you have experienced what we are talking about:

  • Fairly new equipment mysteriously breaking down
  • Inconsistent temperatures
  • Even water leaks from AC units that can damage your store and your merchandise

If your retail store is experiencing issues after a new retail HVAC system is installed (or even repeated issues with an older system that’s been in place for a while), you might wonder why you have these problems that your counterparts working in offices don’t seem to experience.

The truth is, office experience different problems, because the environments are different. HVAC problems in a retail environment can be tricky to diagnose and fix, and that’s why you need retail HVAC experts to get to the root cause of your issues and find the right equipment to keep your space consistently comfortable.

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Restaurant Customer Retention in NYC: Turn New Diners Into Regulars

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Commercial Installations, Commercial Refrigeration

There are more than 27,000 restaurants in New York City alone. Restaurant customer retention can be difficult to achieve in that kind of climate. With so many choices, how do you motivate your customers to keep coming back for more?

Luckily, Restaurant Week will stir up some fresh interest in the local dining scene and hopefully drive some new business your way. So what’s a good way to turn new visitors into repeat customers?

Make their experience stand out, and offer something better than the rest. Here are some great ways to boost restaurant customer retention.

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