Commercial Installations

Restaurant Customer Retention in NYC: Turn New Diners Into Regulars

February 9, 2023 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: April 27, 2023

There are more than 27,000 restaurants in New York City alone. Restaurant customer retention can be difficult to achieve in that kind of climate. With so many choices, how do you motivate your customers to keep coming back for more?

Luckily, Restaurant Week will stir up some fresh interest in the local dining scene and hopefully drive some new business your way. So what’s a good way to turn new visitors into repeat customers?

Make their experience stand out, and offer something better than the rest. Here are some great ways to boost restaurant customer retention.

What is an RTU HVAC System?

July 5, 2018 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2023

Considering an RTU HVAC for your business?

If you’re adding or replacing heating and air conditioning equipment in a commercial space, your contractor may recommend an RTU HVAC unit.

What exactly is an RTU? It stands for “roof top unit.” So now you can guess that this type of HVAC equipment lives on the roof. It’s a self-contained unit that provides both heat and air conditioning for certain types of spaces.

Keep reading to learn more about the RTU HVAC system, and find out if it may be a good choice for your commercial space.

The #1 Rule for Restaurant HVAC System Installation

October 20, 2022 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2023

If you own or manage a popular restaurant in New York City (or anywhere, really) you know that staying open is crucial to your bottom line. Not only do you lose money every hour that you’re closed, but your regular customers are forced to go elsewhere… and the last thing you want is for them to discover a new favorite. That’s why it’s a major decision to undertake a renovation or replacement of mission-critical systems (such as an HVAC system installation) that will force you to close your doors for any period of time.

HVAC Retrofit: Dos & Don’ts for Historic Buildings Conservation

November 10, 2022 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: November 1, 2022

Older buildings are protected by law and must be renovated according to strict rules for historic buildings conservation. That impacts an HVAC retrofit or replacement to restore a historic space to a condition that works for a business or even a luxury residence.

New York is a historic city, settled by the Dutch in the 1600’s. There are structures dating back to the mid-17th century. We have many unique and beautiful historic buildings mixed in with the glass and concrete high-rises throughout the city.

Here at Arista, we have been working on historic building renovations for decades. (No, not since the 1600’s but we’ve been at this for a long time!). So we’ve learned a thing or two about the unique requirements of historic spaces for HVAC.

HVAC Solutions: Dos & Don’ts for Historic Building Preservation

November 3, 2022 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: November 1, 2022

If you’re renovating a historic building in New York City, the HVAC solutions you choose can be a very important decision. Choosing the right HVAC systems and installers means you get the comfort conditions you need for the space while also being mindful of historic building preservation and maintaining the character of the building.

When taking on a renovation of a historic building, it’s essential that you consult with HVAC experts who have experience working with historic buildings. That’s because installers can damage the building when they don’t understand the requirements of older buildings.

NYC: Need Simultaneous Heating and Cooling? Try VRF Technology

October 6, 2022 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: October 3, 2022

Here in the NYC area, it’s that frustrating in-between season again, where you don’t know how to dress from one day to the next. Keeping your space consistently comfortable in this weather can be a challenge. Some areas can be too cold while others are too warm. So do you run the heat or the AC? How about both in different areas? You can do that with an HVAC system that provides simultaneous heating and cooling.

Read on to learn more about VRF technology, a sophisticated type of HVAC system that provides simultaneous heating and cooling (as well as other advantages over conventional systems). We’ll also identify as the types of spaces that can benefit most from this technology.

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