When you need a new commercial air conditioner, business owners and facilities managers often have no idea how to make the right choice. Like you might when buying a car, a computer or some other technology item, you might start researching brands to see which one gets the best reviews.
Commercial Installations
Zoned AC System: Improving Comfort While Lowering Energy Costs
Too hot? Too cold? If maintaining a comfortable temperature in every area of your space has been a headache, it might be time for a change — and a zoned AC system may be just the solution you need.
When it comes to air conditioning, individual preferences for what temperature is “just right” make pleasing everyone a huge challenge.
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 More12 Things That Affect the Cost to Install Central Air
Thinking about adding central air or replacing an existing system? It’s smart to consider the cost to install central air, and how you can minimize that cost.
Unfortunately, cost estimates and ranges published online are rarely accurate, because they don’t take into account your specific needs and context.
There are so many factors that affect your AC installation cost. It’s not only the contractor’s labor. Keep reading to learn how simple or complex your AC installation might be, AND ways you can save.
Top 10 New HVAC Technology Options for AC Replacement
If you’re planning for an AC replacement, this is a great time to educate yourself about the new HVAC technology that can save you money and provide better comfort conditions. Here are the top 10 AC improvements to look for.
Hurricane Preparedness Tips for your NYC Business
New York City Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Since Superstorm Sandy devastated New York City, it’s no secret that NYC is extremely vulnerable to storm surge and wind damage in a hurricane. We all lived through it and we know firsthand what can happen. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted 6-11 named storms, including 3-6 hurricanes and up to 2 major hurricanes for the 2015 season. And as we all know, it doesn’t even have to be called a “hurricane” to inflict severe damage.
So if you’re like most New York City business owners, you can’t help but be a little nervous when hurricane season rolls around again. But sometimes a little anxiety can be a useful thing, if it motivates you to get prepared.