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.
Commercial Installations
Restaurant HVAC: 9 Tips to Get Great Service
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.
Read MoreAC Repair vs AC Replacement: How to Make the Right Choice
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.
Read MoreGreen HVAC Technology: 9 Reasons to Switch Now
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:
- Reduce greenhouse gasses and environmental footprint
- Increase energy efficiency
- Save money
NYC Businesses: Get a Federal Tax Credit for HVAC Installation
Installing new HVAC equipment can take a bite out of business profits. But did you know that you can offset the expense with a federal tax credit for HVAC installation?
A few years ago, the IRS created Section 179, that lets you deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE of qualifying equipment (which includes replacement heating and air conditioning) purchased or financed this year.
Read MoreHVAC for Hot Desking, Hoteling & the Open Plan Office
With more employees working at home, many companies are making open plan office spaces more efficient by converting them for hot desking and hoteling use. In these environments, workspaces are shared and employees don’t have an assigned desk. That means creating areas for different types of work tasks and work preferences.
If you are renovating an open plan office for hot desking or hoteling, chances are you have a few goals in mind for your space, including reducing costs with energy efficiency, improving productivity, and attracting and retaining talent. Here’s how the right HVAC design can help you achieve those objectives.
Read More