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AC Repair in NYC: What Luxury Property Managers Look For

by Michael C. Rosone |

AC repair in NYC

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.

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Your Uncomfortable Office Temperature Is Hurting Your Business

by Michael C. Rosone |

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.

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Don’t Ignore These 5 Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak

by Michael Rosone |

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.

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HVAC Maintenance & Repairs: Your Questions Answered

by Michael C. Rosone |

HVAC maintenance

How often do I need HVAC maintenance?

Depending on your system and your cooling requirements, it should be serviced a minimum of once a year, with periodic inspections up to 4 times a year (or more in extreme conditions).

Based on the age, size and usage of your system, Arista can customize an HVAC maintenance plan to meet your budget requirements and keep your system running reliably.

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How Often Should Your HVAC Be Serviced? It depends.

by Michael C. Rosone |

How often should HVAC be serviced

It’s a question we get asked all the time: How often should my HVAC be serviced? Unfortunately, there isn’t one simple answer that applies to every system and every customer. 

In this article, we’ll take a look at the factors that impact the frequency and timing of your HVAC system maintenance visits.

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