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Have you been told your air conditioner needs repairs? How do you know when it’s worth spending the money on a repair, or if you should bite the bullet and replace it now? Air conditioner repair or replace decisions are challenging even for the experts.
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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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.
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.
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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For both residential and commercial property owners, moving to green HVAC technology an appealing idea. Compared with standard heating and cooling systems, green HVAC systems help to:
