One of the most memorable features of New York City is its unique skyline, but the tall buildings that create that view also present significant challenges for HVAC contractors working in the area. Due to space constraints at ground level, many of these buildings depend on rooftop HVAC units to provide heating and cooling, … Continue reading How Are Rooftop HVAC Units Installed on Tall Buildings?
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Maintaining Heat Exchangers & Coils To Get Your HVAC System Ready for Winter
Commercial HVAC systems rely on heat exchangers and coils to transfer heat in and out of the conditioned space. Heat exchangers are typically heated by natural gas burners, warming the air as it circulates through the heat exchanger, while coils carry a refrigerant, and air traveling over the coils is used to transfer heat to … Continue reading Maintaining Heat Exchangers & Coils To Get Your HVAC System Ready for Winter
The Best HVAC Option for Older Buildings in NYC
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
AFGO Wins Walgreens Innovation Award
AFGO Wins Walgreens Innovation Award AFGO Mechanical Services is proud to announce that we have received the Walgreens Q3 FY22 Vendor Recognition Program Innovation Award. We would like to thank our hardworking and dedicated service department and management team who have worked tirelessly to provide our clients with the best service possible. We would also … Continue reading AFGO Wins Walgreens Innovation Award
Why We Love VRF Systems
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
Study Finds That HVAC Coil Cleanings Can Save Energy
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
How Airflow Affects Indoor Air Quality
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
Preparing Your Commercial HVAC System for Summer
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
6 Ways To Improve Your Building’s Indoor Air Quality
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
How To Make Your Hospital’s HVAC System Better This Winter
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