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10 Tips to Improve Air Quality & Make Indoor Air Safer to Breathe

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Air quality alert: How safe is your indoor air?

According to the EPA, indoor air quality can be as much as 2 to 5 times worse than the air outside. The good news is, there is a great deal you can do to immediately improve air quality in your home and work space.

Poor indoor air quality can be even more harmful to your health than outdoor air. There’s also the fact that polluted outdoor air winds up inside (proof: you probably smelled smoke indoors when the wildfire smoke hit New York recently.) 

Here’s some helpful information about the causes and impacts of poor indoor air quality, and steps you can take right now to breathe safer air.

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Air Conditioning Maintenance Doesn’t Cost. It Pays.

by Michael C. Rosone |

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Running a business in New York City is expensive. You’re faced with some of the highest rents and operating expenses in the country. To save money, you may decide to cancel air conditioning maintenance. If you have fairly new equipment, AC maintenance may seem unimportant.

The simple truth is, air conditioning maintenance is not a cost. That’s because it saves money. Depending on your equipment, the usage of your space and the nature of your business, regular maintenance can save you a startling amount of money.

Here are 6 surprising ways that AC preventative maintenance saves money.

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Ductwork Sizing & Other Mistakes That Hinder Your HVAC Comfort

by Michael C. Rosone |

When you’re renovating a space, whether it’s a residence, office or other light commercial space, you are probably most concerned about how the space will look and how it will function. And of course, you’re focusing on the cost and the timeline. Your HVAC system is probably not even in the top 10.

Yet it should be, because your satisfaction will depend on the comfort and functionality of your new space. Mistakes in designing and installing your HVAC, such as incorrect ductwork sizing, can hinder both function and comfort.

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AC Running Constantly? Ignore It And You’ll Regret It

by Michael C. Rosone |

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AC running constantly? Deal with it, or it’s going to cost you

When was the last time you experienced the blissful silence when your air conditioner finally shuts off?

If your answer is “sometime in April” then you’ve definitely got a problem on your hands. Even in the heat of the summer, your AC should not be running constantly. If it does, failing to address the issue can seriously cost you.

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Ductless AC System? NYC: Think VRF for Comfort & Efficiency

by Michael C. Rosone |

Trying to decide on the right ductless AC system for a NYC luxury residential or light commercial space? It pays to consider VRF systems for the ultimate in comfort and efficiency.

While it may be unfamiliar to some, VRF technology is not new. In fact, it’s been the ductless AC system of choice in Japan and Europe for decades. These ductless AC units have been gaining in popularity in the US over the past 10 years or so, particularly in New York City, according to a report by ACHRNews.

Read on to learn more about choosing a ductless AC system in NYC, and why VRF is an ideal choice.

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HVAC Scams and How to Avoid Them

by Michael C. Rosone |

The unfortunate truth is that you can’t trust everybody. There are dishonest people out there who are ready and willing to steal from you. So today I want to help you spot some of the most common HVAC scams out there.

I do want to qualify this statement. Arista is active in our industry, both here in New York City and also nationally. I know many HVAC business owners and managers personally, and they are good, honest people who are not out to scam anyone. I believe most service providers are trustworthy.

But there are exceptions. So here is some advice that can help you avoid them.

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