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Making Sense of NYC’s New Cooling Tower Regulations

March 1, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: February 28, 2016

Do you own a New York City/State building that has a cooling tower as part of your HVAC system? If so, you’ve certainly heard about the new cooling tower regulations recently passed by the city and the state following last summer’s outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease. How does this legislation affect you, and what do you need to do to be in compliance? Many of our customers have been asking us for clarification and advice, so we’re betting you have questions.

Here are some answers from Gary Berkowitz, Arista’s Manager of Chemical Cleanings and an expert in cooling tower maintenance and the new cooling tower regulations.

Retail HVAC: How Clothing Almost Destroyed a Brand New HVAC System

February 25, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: February 25, 2016

For retail businesses, comfortable conditions in your store are directly related to your bottom line. 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.

Retail HVAC issues can be frustrating for the business, and expensive in lost business as well as repair cost. If you own or manage a retail store (and you are reading this article!) 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.

Facilities Managers: 8 Things to Look for in an HVAC Company

February 4, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: February 2, 2016

Don’t Hire An HVAC Company Without Checking These 8 Things

As a Facilities Manager, you’re dealing with many different service providers for your company. Yet choosing an HVAC company can be one of the most challenging, especially if you don’t happen to be an HVAC expert yourself.

Obviously, you want an HVAC company with the expertise to solve your heating and cooling issues quickly and reliably. But you also want a company that offers great customer service and is easy to do business with. How can you find all these qualities? Ask about these 8 things when you evaluate a prospective HVAC provider for service, installation and/or repair work.

What’s New with Smart Home Thermostat Technology

January 21, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: January 17, 2016

Why is a smart home thermostat so smart?

Most people want a smart home thermostat for two reasons:

So they can save energy by only heating or cooling their space when it’s occupied.
So they can come home to a comfortable temperature without running the heat/ac even when nobody is home.

Cool! New HVAC Technology Promises the Ultimate in Comfort

January 19, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: January 13, 2016

Some cool new HVAC technology options are being introduced that will make staying warm in winter and cool in summer a whole lot easier for all of us. As a matter of fact, in some instances, you may not have to think about it all. Your new HVAC technology might just be able to follow you around—heating you up and cooling you down when you need it.

Seriously?

VRF Cooling Systems Provide Customized Comfort for Restaurants

January 7, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: December 28, 2015

If you’re reading this article about air conditioning in January, then kudos to you for being a smart and proactive thinker. Many business owners and managers would rather put off the problem than tackle their air conditioning issues in the middle of winter. Yet January is an excellent time to replace that unreliable air conditioner that gave you trouble all last summer since you now have time to thoroughly research your options. You can get reduced prices at this time of year as well.

This is a perfect time to educate yourself about the types of systems that are best suited for your business. If you own or manage a restaurant, we’d like to introduce you to the variable refrigerant flow, or VRF cooling system. VRF systems have been the HVAC system of choice for decades in other parts of the world, and are now becoming very popular in the US for certain types of spaces, including restaurants.

NYC Metro Area’s HVACR Blog

Don’t Hire An HVAC Company Without Checking These 8 Things

Why is a smart home thermostat so smart?

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