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COVID and Indoor Air Quality

Is Too Much Humidity Hurting Your Health?

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Residential HVAC

visible signs of too much humidity on an exterior door

You may have read recent research that suggests raising indoor humidity levels may help to deactivate coronavirus particles. During the winter months when our spaces are closed up and heated, humidity levels can drop to extremely low levels (as low as 20 percent).

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 virus has been shown to thrive and remain viable for longer periods in these low-humidity conditions. (Controlling humidity is just one way HVAC can help in the fight to prevent COVID. Get our guide to HVAC Strategies for COVID to learn more.)

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Do You Still Need MERV 13 Filters in NYC? 

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Residential HVAC

MERV 13 filters

During the worst of the pandemic in New York City, many businesses installed MERV 13 filters in their air conditioners. City and state regulations recommended them, and in some cases, required them to enhance filtration. Homeowners also followed suit, looking for protection against the airborne Covid virus. The result? Hopefully safer air, and definitely a higher cost for filters. 

As New York eases up on Covid restrictions, do you still need to spend more on MERV 13 filters? 

In many situations, we still do recommend these filters when the system can accommodate them. But in some situations they may not be the right choice. Here are the top reasons why, and why not.

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Return to the Office: Occupancy & AC Maintenance in NYC

by Michael C. Rosone
Categories: Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

AC maintenance in NYC, return to the office

People are trickling back to the office, albeit reluctantly in many cases. Employers are renovating spaces and adding perks in an effort to make the environment welcoming and make the return to the office more attractive for employees. But what about indoor air quality? Have you done what’s needed to make sure the air in your space is both comfortable and safe?

Attention to air quality and AC maintenance in NYC is essential, both for the satisfaction of returning employees and also for the health of your system. 

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Scheduling AC Maintenance & Start Up as Buildings Return to “Normal”

by Michael Rosone
Categories: Company News, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

AC maintenance and seasonal start up

To our valued customers:

First and foremost, we hope you are safe, healthy, and navigating these unprecedented times with a sense of hope and optimism.

We would like to share some important information about startup and maintenance of your HVACR systems as you reopen your business and increase occupancy.

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