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Many older buildings in New York City have HVAC systems that simply don’t provide the comfort and efficiency that building occupants expect. These systems tend to be noisy, disruptive, and inefficient. In addition to providing inconsistent heating and cooling, they may also be plagued by humidity and moisture problems, as well as air quality issues … Continue reading The Best HVAC Option for Older Buildings in NYC

Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems Are a Top Choice for Your Commercial HVAC System The best business owners don’t just fix problems as they pop up — they invest in the best to keep their business running like clockwork. From the employees you hire to the commercial HVAC system you choose, every decision you make affects … Continue reading Why We Love VRF Systems

While HVAC professionals have always known that dirty coils severely reduce a heating, ventilation, and cooling system’s efficiency—ASHRAE’s recent study on a landmark New York City building confirms that HVAC coil cleanings save energy. Energy savings translate into financial savings for your business. In addition to the “hard findings” of the study, ASHRAE concluded that … Continue reading Study Finds That HVAC Coil Cleanings Can Save Energy

Proper airflow in commercial buildings, apartment buildings, schools, or other public spaces has always been important to indoor air quality, but it has been even more crucial since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over two years into the pandemic, proper ventilation has increasingly become a powerful tool in fighting the spread of the disease, … Continue reading How Airflow Affects Indoor Air Quality

Beat the Heat This Summer by Prepping Your Commercial Air Conditioner When summer strikes in Manhattan, it pays to be prepared by ensuring your HVAC system can handle your cooling needs. But stamping out the heat means more than setting your office thermostat to “cool.” Preparing your commercial air conditioning system for the hotter season … Continue reading Preparing Your Commercial HVAC System for Summer

With many employees returning to in-office work, it’s time to reassess your commercial building’s air quality and make any necessary changes. Indoor air quality can affect physical health, mood, cognition, concentration, and productivity. With most people spending 90% of their time indoors, indoor air quality clearly plays an important role in overall wellness. If your … Continue reading 6 Ways To Improve Your Building’s Indoor Air Quality

Doctors, nurses, and staff spend their days working hard to improve the health of their patients. Maintaining your HVAC system and improving its efficiency will ensure proper filtration and ventilation for safe indoor air quality. It will also go a long way toward helping you save money that you can invest back into your patients’ … Continue reading How To Make Your Hospital’s HVAC System Better This Winter

Manhattan winters can be brutal, especially when you need to keep commercial buildings comfortable. Whether you’re preparing for the comfort needs of your high-rise residents or have concerns about how the cold will affect your manufacturing facilities’ HVAC equipment, AFGO Mechanical is here to help. Our team put together a helpful list of the top … Continue reading Winter HVAC Checklist for Commercial Buildings