The rooftop air conditioner is a staple for commercial spaces in smaller cities. But what about New York City? Could it work for your business? Here’s what you need to know.
Refrigeration Maintenance & Repairs: Your Questions Answered
Do you really need refrigeration maintenance? How often? Can you do it yourself? Get answers to these questions and more.
Read MoreResidential Air Conditioning: What is a VRF System?
What is a VRF System for residential air conditioning?
Considering replacing the air conditioning system in your NYC luxury residence? You need to know about a new type of HVAC technology. It’s called Variable Refrigerant Flow (or VRF system) and it’s the latest and greatest in heating and cooling comfort.
Read MoreAC Repair in NYC: What Luxury Property Managers Look For
How do you choose the best service provider for AC repair in NYC? Look for the qualities luxury property managers value most. Luxury homeowners have exacting standards, and the stakes are high for getting things right, especially when you’re talking about properties valued at $5 to $10 million and more.
For many years, Arista has served the needs of elite homeowners in the most exclusive residential buildings in Manhattan. We know these managers well, and here’s what they tell us is most important to them.
Read MoreYour Uncomfortable Office Temperature Is Hurting Your Business
When your AC doesn’t work, neither do your employees
It’s August, and the summer slump is in full swing. When the office temperature is uncomfortable, the slump gets even worse:
- Workers at their desks but daydreaming instead of working
- People taking long lunches & lots of breaks
- People are waltzing into the office at 10 and skipping out at 4
Just about everyone is distracted. And some even admit it: 25% of office workers admit that their productivity declines in the summer.
When you have office temperature problems because your HVAC system is not working like it should be, lost productivity is certainly hurting your bottom line.
Don’t Ignore These 5 Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak
Are you are concerned because your place is not cooling off like it should? Perhaps you’ve noticed warm air or lower than normal airflow coming out of your system’s registers or you’ve heard a hissing sound. Maybe you’ve observed water on the floor by your HVAC unit or seen ice forming on your evaporator coils. These are all telltale signs of an AC refrigerant leak.
IMPORTANT: Losing refrigerant is not normal and likely signals an AC refrigerant leak. A properly running system maintains the same amount of refrigerant. It’s not like oil in your car that must be replenished over time.
Let’s take a closer look at the symptoms of an AC refrigerant leak, and the probable causes of that leak that’s reducing your comfort and increasing your electric bills.