Preventive Maintenance Agreements

How to Calculate HVAC Energy Savings Like the Pros

January 26, 2023 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: April 27, 2023

Are you considering replacing your older air conditioning and/or heating equipment in the hopes of reducing your energy bills? If your equipment is 10 years old or more, and especially if you have had a number of recent repair issues, it’s smart to look into it. But how much HVAC energy savings could you see, and is it worth investing in new equipment?

In this article, we’ll share a free tool used by HVAC experts that makes it easy to crunch the numbers. Plus we’ll explain the terms and ratings used to compare new energy-efficient air conditioning and heating equipment.

Restaurant Event Planning: 7 Tips for NYC Restaurant Week

January 5, 2023 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: April 27, 2023

During NYC’s restaurant week (which has become closer to a month), there will be hundreds of restaurants gearing up to put their best foot forward. How do you stand out in the crowd? Add entertainment to the menu. Restaurant event planning is a big deal for a reason: it draws people into your restaurant and greatly increases the chances of them having a memorable experience.

Check out these ideas to attract more diners and ensure a successful event.

Make Restaurant Comfort a Priority (It is for diners!)

December 1, 2022 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2023

Here’s one fact you probably already know: the success of your restaurant is about much more than the food. Restaurant comfort is a big issue for diners, and a prime reason they will choose to frequent your establishment, or not.

Yet getting restaurant comfort right it not as easy as it seems.

Just think about your own experience. It’s probably something like this: your patrons complain about being too hot or too cold, or being bothered by drafts from your AC blowing directly on their food. And making it too loud to carry on a conversation. At the same time, your kitchen is sweltering to the point that people are ready to pass out from the heat. Even worse, you might have kitchen odors migrating to the dining room. That’s not a pleasant experience for your diners, either.

We’ve heard stories like this from the many New York City restaurants we have serviced over the years. Read on to learn why restaurant comfort is a tricky issue. Then we’ll reveal how the right combination of specialized equipment, HVAC system design and maintenance can improve environmental temperature control and solve your problems once and for all.

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting: 9 Common Problems & Solutions

April 25, 2017 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2023

Before you know it, those living in the residential building you manage will be cranking up their air conditioning systems. It goes without saying that you’ll want to start off the warmer weather months in a comfortable zone, which for you and the residents means as complaint-free as possible. A preemptive air conditioning troubleshooting mission and appropriate residential air conditioning maintenance can aid you in your goal of smoothly operating air conditioning systems and happy residents. Let’s take a look at the most common air conditioning problems.

Why is my air conditioner tripping the circuit breaker?

July 6, 2017 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2023

It’s the last thing you need on a hot summer day: your air conditioner keeps shutting off and the AC circuit breaker keeps tripping. You’re probably wondering what’s going on, and if there’s an easy solution. Do you need to call someone to fix the problem and if so, who should you call? The AC service company or an electrician?

Top 5 Causes of Frozen AC Coils

August 5, 2021 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 27, 2023

Unlike other HVAC malfunctions, frozen AC coils can be caused by failures in almost any part of the system. If you see frost or a layer of ice on your indoor unit, that’s obviously a problem… but it’s not so easy to diagnose the reason.

In this article, we’ll explain the possible causes of frozen air conditioner coils, and what to do next if it’s happened to you.

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