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When Does R22 Become Illegal? Help For AC Equipment Owners

Michael Rosone • October 9, 2018

Have you been limping along all summer with your older R22 air conditioner? Hoping to avoid replacing it during the high season? Especially if you know your unit has a refrigerant leak, you may be trying to decide how long you can get by before you’ll have to invest in a new system. Now that cooler weather is on the way you have some time to plan and decide on a course of action that works best for you and your budget. An important factor in making that decision is answering the question: when does R22 become illegal?

12 Things That Affect the Cost to Install Central Air

Michael Rosone • October 4, 2018

When you’re thinking about adding central air or replacing an existing system, of course you want to get an idea of what the cost looks like.

If central air was a one-size-fits-all commodity, it would be simple to provide the exact cost to install central air, or even to give a price range for AC installation in NYC, for example. Some companies do publish this type of information, but those numbers are so general as to be pretty useless. The range is so wide that it’s not helpful, and can’t possibly take into account your specific situation.

10 Tips for Cooling a Factory Floor

Michael Rosone • September 27, 2018

The dog days of summer may be behind us, but that doesn’t make cooling a factory floor any less important. Many factories operate around the clock, giving the equipment little or no time to cool down. Even when equipment is switched off, heat can build up and, with no escape, gradually raise the temperature on the factory floor.

New York City: Hurricane Preparedness for Highrises

Michael Rosone • September 20, 2018

Here in New York City, those of us who lived through Superstorm Sandy tend to be more than a bit nervous about hurricanes. You don’t quite understand the magnitude of what can happen until you experience a storm like that, and have to deal with the aftermath. Since hurricane season is coming around again, we want to address a topic that’s a big concern here in Manhattan: hurricane preparedness for high rise buildings.

Is AC Healthy? Air Conditioning Health Problems & Benefits

Michael Rosone • September 13, 2018

Cooling is obviously one of the greatest health benefits of air conditioning. But it does more than just keep you comfortable in the summer. AC can make conditions better for preventing heat related symptoms or for recovering from illness.

However, you may have heard some scary stories about air conditioning making people sick. Many people wonder, is AC healthy? Rest assured, the answer is yes, as long as you take proper care of your AC unit. Air conditioning health problems can be prevented with regular maintenance and cleaning.

NYC Cooling Tower Cleaning Regulations: What If You Don’t Comply?

Michael Rosone • September 6, 2018

Ever since the deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City in 2015, there has been increased awareness of the health risks to millions of city residents and workers. And yet, recent data shows many building owners and managers are not complying with cooling tower cleaning and other safety measures now required by law.

HVAC, Facility Management and the Retail Customer Experience

Michael Rosone • August 23, 2018

As a facilities manager for a retail chain, you probably don’t think what you do impacts your company’s bottom line. Or that you are in any way responsible for retail sales revenue. You would be wrong on both counts!

Indoor Pool Humidity Problems: Beyond the Scope of Regular Pool Maintenance

Michael Rosone • August 16, 2018

When it’s summer in the city, an indoor pool might just be the ultimate luxury. Rain or shine, it’s a great place for beating the heat or getting some exercise. But along with the pleasure and convenience comes a unique maintenance issue that outdoor pool owners, managers, and service technicians don’t have to deal with: indoor pool humidity problems.

HVAC Reviews: How Can You Tell If They Are Real?

Michael Rosone • August 9, 2018

Let’s face it: most people are not HVAC experts. So when you’re trying to choose a service provider or an installer for air conditioning and heating equipment, that can be a difficult task. How can you tell if they know what they’re doing? That’s why many turn to HVAC reviews online to help identify the best and weed out the worst.

Air Conditioner Repair or Replace: 3 Things to Know Before Deciding

Michael Rosone • August 2, 2018

When it’s only June and you’re already wondering if your aging air conditioner will make it through the summer, it’s not a good situation. Maybe you’ve been told it needs some repairs. That puts you in a tough position: do you spend the money on a commercial air conditioner repair to get through the summer? Or do you bite the bullet now and invest in a new system?

NYC Metro Area’s HVACR Blog

Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Commercial Installations, Residential HVAC, Residential Installations

When Does R22 Become Illegal? Help For AC Equipment Owners

Commercial Installations, Residential Installations

12 Things That Affect the Cost to Install Central Air

Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC

10 Tips for Cooling a Factory Floor

Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC

New York City: Hurricane Preparedness for Highrises

Commercial Air Conditioning, Preventive Maintenance Agreements, Residential HVAC