Residential Installations

Buying a High End Air Conditioner? Get White Glove Installation

March 21, 2017 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 9, 2017

Whether you prefer old world charm or a modern twist, it took your painstaking decisions to furnish your home in a way that reflects your distinctive taste. Now you need a company that will make the same effort to protect your investment with a premier climate control system.

As a luxury homeowner or a property manager, why would you trust the installation of a high end air conditioner system or maintenance of that system to any company that does not have impeccable credentials and the capability and personnel to provide you with white glove customer service? Rest assured, there are companies nearby that can offer you with white glove customer service when installing a high end air conditioner system.

Modern Air Conditioning Options for Older Homes & Buildings

February 21, 2017 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: January 13, 2017

When you’re renovating an older building for modern living (especially one in an urban setting like NYC), adding modern conveniences can be a challenge. Air conditioning is a prime example.

Older buildings often don’t have the space to install the ductwork needed for traditional systems. Also, electrical systems may be sufficient to handle the load of today’s AC equipment. While upgrading the electric can be expensive, finding the space for air conditioning equipment is more of a problem. Doing it wrong can often mean damaging original plaster, floors and woodwork. Even in the best case, installing traditional equipment usually means giving up closet space or lowering ceilings to make room for equipment.

That’s why it’s smart to consider alternative air conditioning systems for older homes, as well as small businesses renovating older buildings. In New York City, historic brownstone townhouses are frequently renovated for both uses. Here we will discuss the problems with older solutions, and introduce 3 more modern air conditioning options for older homes that you may not know about.

Holiday Party Planning: 7 Tips to Make It Stress-Free

December 6, 2016 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: November 18, 2016

Holiday party planning can evoke a mixed bag of emotions. You’re probably looking forward to impressing your guests and enjoying a festive occasion. But whether you’re planning an open house for a hundred or an intimate gathering for a few friends or family, chances are you’re stressing over getting everything perfect.

Successful holiday party planning is all about managing the most important aspects of your gathering: the people, the setting, and of course, the food and drink. Today we’re sharing a collection of tips that can help to remove some of the stress from holiday party planning, by helping you avoid common pitfalls in each of these areas.

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

October 4, 2016 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: September 29, 2016

Trying to decide on the right ductless AC system for a NYC luxury residential or light commercial space? It pays to consider variable refrigerant flow or 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 the Northeast, including New York City, and on the West Coast, according to a report earlier this year by ACHRNews.

Read on for a review of when you may want or need to choose a ductless AC system in NYC, and why VRF is an ideal choice.

Ducted vs. Ductless Air Conditioning? How to Choose

June 11, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: April 20, 2016

To duct or not to duct? That is the question.

When you’re renovating a residential space, you have a lot of choices to make. Choosing a new air conditioning system may not be as much fun as choosing new furniture, but it’s just as important to get it right.

Contractors are probably throwing a lot of options at you, maybe without a whole lot of explanation. Here’s a primer on two fundamental types of air-cooled HVAC systems, and the information you need to choose which is right for you.

What’s New with Smart Home Thermostat Technology

January 21, 2016 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: January 17, 2016

Why is a smart home thermostat so smart?

Most people want a smart home thermostat for two reasons:

So they can save energy by only heating or cooling their space when it’s occupied.
So they can come home to a comfortable temperature without running the heat/ac even when nobody is home.

Residential Installations

To duct or not to duct? That is the question.

Why is a smart home thermostat so smart?

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