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How Furnace Duct Cleaning Makes Your AC Work Better

April 10, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: March 28, 2018

Your furnace gets to snooze over the summer and your AC settles down for a long winter’s nap, but your ducts never get any rest. In many HVAC systems, ducts do double-duty. They deliver heat from your furnace in the winter and cool air from your AC in the warm months.

Winter is over and hot weather is coming soon. That’s why spring is the best time to do furnace duct cleaning. By calling in a professional for furnace air duct cleaning now, you get better comfort from your AC when those scorching days happen.

How much does duct cleaning cost?

April 3, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: March 28, 2018

Many factors go into calculating the cost of duct cleaning. For example:

Are your ducts commercial or residential?
How much ductwork do you have?
What are your ducts made of?
Are your ducts in good condition or are they damaged?
Do you have mold?

When searching for answers to “how much does duct cleaning cost,” don’t overlook the cost of NOT doing it. Ask yourself: “If I have moldy or dirty ducts that cause poor air flow or air quality, can I afford to skip duct cleaning?

HVAC Security: Is Your System Safe From Hackers?

March 29, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2018

Why facilities staff should worry about HVAC security

If you’re in charge of facilities, you’re used to thinking about the physical security of your workplace. But if you’re not an IT guy, you probably never thought it was your job to worry about the security of your data. However, if you’re using an automated building management system that interacts with your HVAC system, or remotely monitoring your comfort conditions, you do have to worry about HVAC security.

Looking to Reduce Energy Costs? Get an HVAC Economizer

December 12, 2017 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: March 15, 2018

What exactly is an HVAC economizer? Any derivative of the word “economy” is appealing to us consumers because it indicates that we stand to save something whether it is from an operational or financial standpoint. So as you probably guessed, an HVAC economizer will save your business money on utility bills. Let’s take a look at how an HVAC economizer is a savings tool well-worth your initial investment.

Guide to Residential HVAC Installation Cost

January 18, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: March 12, 2018

If you’re planning for a new residential HVAC system, the significant variation in the HVAC installation cost from vendor to vendor may have caught you by surprise. If several vendors gave you an HVAC installation estimate, you may be even a bit confused about a new HVAC installation cost because of the divergent quotes you received. Not only is the new HVAC installation cost complicated, but the variety of equipment doesn’t make things easier.

15 Creative Ways to Hide Your Outside Air Conditioner

June 30, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 7, 2018

Preserve your brownstone’s curb appeal

If you’re lucky enough to have usable outdoor space around your NYC residence, you’ll certainly want to make the most of its curb appeal. Whether you’re dining alfresco, playing outside with the kids, or hosting an outdoor cocktail party, who wants to be staring at an ugly outside air conditioner?

While that outside air conditioner is essential to your indoor comfort, air conditioner manufacturers have yet to come out with a unit that’s particularly attractive looking. So that leaves it up to you to come up with a way to camouflage it in your outdoor space.

Luckily, lots of creative people out there have dreamed up some ingenious ways to hide an outside air conditioner. Here are some of our favorites.

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