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Restaurant HVAC: 9 Tips to Get Great Service

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Why restaurant HVAC is so challenging

Keeping your restaurant consistently comfortable can be more difficult than for other types of businesses. Here’s why restaurant HVAC is so challenging:

  • Varying numbers of people in the space throughout the day
  • Doors opening and closing all day long (letting conditioned air escape) 
  • Kitchen appliances and refrigeration equipment adding heat 
  • Kitchen exhaust fans sucking air out 

Restaurant HVAC is a complex problem with many variables. It’s important to choose a service provider that understands the conditions you work in and how to design and maintain your system accordingly.

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Home AC: When to Replace & How to Choose

by Michael C. Rosone |

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If your home AC has not been working well, it can be tricky to figure out when to bite the bullet and replace it. In this article, we’ll share some tips for making that decision, as well as information that will help make sure you’ll be happy with the outcome.

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HVAC Emergency Prep Checklist

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Being prepared can make the difference between getting back up and running after a natural disaster and losing your business permanently. Here’s an emergency prep checklist to help you prepare a plan for your business, including recommendations for how to protect your HVAC system in the event of a devastating storm.

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The High Cost of Poor Workplace Temperature Control

by Michael C. Rosone |

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According to IFMA, an uncomfortable workplace temperature is the number one complaint of office workers about their office. Actually, it’s both #1 and #2 (people complain about being too hot AND about being too cold).

This complaint is not surprising when you consider that 40% of office buildings–especially here in New York City–have HVAC systems that are somewhere between 16 and 30 years old. During that time, building tenants have changed, usage of the space has changed, more employees are packed into the same amount of space, and there’s a lot more heat-generating technology. Many older systems were not designed for the current conditions.

Workplace temperature impacts more than your employees’ comfort. Here’s what you’re risking when you have HVAC equipment that’s failing to properly control the temperature in your workplace.

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Why Is Your HVAC Not Cooling Your Retail Store?

by Michael C. Rosone |

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When it’s the dog days of summer and your HVAC is not cooling your store, it’s an emergency! Every minute you go without effective air conditioning is driving away customers and costing you money.

Call an HVAC service provider if you notice that all of a sudden, your HVAC is running but not cooling at all, or the HVAC is blowing but not cooling very much. However, be aware that there are steps you can take yourself even before help arrives.

While you wait for a technician to get to you, check out these common causes of an HVAC system not cooling.

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AC Repair vs AC Replacement: How to Make the Right Choice

by Michael C. Rosone |

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When your older air conditioning system has broken down, it can be tricky to decide whether to repair or replace it. AC repair is faster and less expensive, but more issues could cause it to break again before too long. AC replacement is a more sure fix, but it takes longer and costs more. 

For a business, the choice is even more complicated because you have to keep your business running in the meantime.

Based on our 75+ years of servicing and installing air conditioners in New York City, here’s some advice to help you make the best choice for your wallet and your comfort.

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