Commercial HVAC

Seeking Reputable Air Conditioning Companies? Don’t Forget to Vet for Security

October 22, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: October 22, 2015

HVAC Contractors and Building Automation Security

If you’re in charge of facilities management, you’re certainly accustomed to thinking about the physical security of your workplace, as well as the physical comfort of employees and customers. But if you’re not an IT guy, you probably never thought it was your job to worry about data security, much less worry about vetting reputable air conditioning companies.

You may have never considered the importance of seeking reputable air conditioning companies. All that changed last year when Target reported a major data security breach that happened after network login credentials were stolen from Target’s third-party HVACR vendor.

7 Ways to Get Fast AC Repair After a Storm Takes You Down

September 22, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: September 26, 2015

Make sure you’ll get fast AC repair after a storm

Have you been through it before? After a major storm blows through and takes out everything in its path, including your air conditioning system, you just want fast AC repair to get back to normal as quickly as possible.

But then you face major delays as you wait for someone to come assess the damage to your system, order the parts and/or equipment needed to get you back up and running, and finally make the repairs. If lots of other homes and businesses have experienced storm damage, you could easily be waiting weeks or even longer to get your cooling system back.

So what can you do to make sure you’ll get fast AC repair the next time around? First, and most importantly, don’t wait for next time to think about it.

Emergency HVAC Service: Is Your Provider Prepared for a Disaster?

September 24, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: September 26, 2015

Does Your HVAC Service Company Have a Disaster Recovery Plan?

Those of us in the New York City are who lived through Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath understand the need for disaster recovery planning.

Chances are, if you own a business in New York City, you’ve done your due diligence and developed a disaster recovery plan for your business. You probably have plans in place for evacuation, communication with employees and customers, power supply and data access. After all, having a disaster recovery plan in place can make the difference between getting back up and running after a catastrophe and losing your business permanently.

A Good Heating and Air Conditioning Company is Hard to Find

August 6, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: August 12, 2015

Is it time to look for a new heating and air conditioning company?

If you’re reading this, you probably already suspect that things are not going the way they should be with your current heating and air conditioning company. Have you experienced any of the following signs of declining service?

Making you wait days for a service call
Not showing up when they say they will
Sending untrained technicians that don’t understand your system
Misdiagnosing problems
Skimping on preventative maintenance
Leaving a mess behind

DIY HVAC Repair? Don’t Even Think About It

August 20, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: August 12, 2015

DIY HVAC repair is tempting

Have you always been handy? If you can fix your car and lots of things around your home, you may be tempted to take on the challenge of DIY HVAC repair. Or maybe you’re a business owner with a maintenance staff that handle cleaning and minor repairs around your premises. They should be able to tackle DIY HVAC repair, right?

Wrong! DIY HVAC repair is not only dangerous, but it can lead to some very expensive consequences. Read on to learn why DIY HVAC repair is a temptation you should not give in to.

Fall Furnace Maintenance: 8 Signs Your Furnace Has Called it Quits

November 11, 2014 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: July 29, 2015

If your building’s furnace has been there for 10 or 15 years (or more), you may be wondering how much life it has left. You don’t want to shell out thousands of dollars for a new one if you don’t have to yet, but you also don’t want to be in a position of having to make a quick decision to buy a new furnace when it suddenly fails and you have no heat. How can you predict when it’s likely to fail so you can replace it proactively?

If you’ve noticed many of the following warning signs, it’s time to call a certified HVAC service company for an evaluation of your system and recommendations for replacement options.Read More