HVAC 411: To Repair Or To Replace? It’s just an average 30-degree mid-February Monday…until your HVAC system shuts down. Your system is over a decade old, but a replacement could cost your company thousands of dollars. However, ongoing repairs and lost business days could cost even more. What do you do? There’s an old rule…

How To Choose The Right HVAC Contractor Choosing the right commercial HVAC contractor will ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of your system.Here are 7 tips to get you started.

How Can Air Handler Sanitizing Benefit My Business? It’s easy to forget how hard your air ducts work to keep your commercial properties comfortable. Air handler sanitizing is a great way to alleviate some of the stress placed on your HVAC systems by helping them run as efficiently as possible and keeping them free of…

Eight Ways to Save on Energy Costs Energy costs represent a large portion of any business’s budget, so as energy prices fluctuate in the New York City area, they can have a huge impact on your profitability and bottom line. Though you may not be able to control energy prices, you can influence energy consumption…

The Real Cost of a Broken HVAC System in Your Commercial Office Do you have an HVAC system in good working condition in your office, or do you have repairs for your aging furnace, boiler, or air conditioner pinned on a to-do list that you plan to get around to eventually? Many business owners and…

Company Outing To Six Flags Great Adventures “Spooktacular” 2017 On September 23rd, the AFGO family (staff and management) traveled out to Jackson, NJ for our traditional October company outing to Six Flags Great Adventure. With Halloween approaching, Six Flag’s “Fright Fest” theme and “Spooktacular” parade are always a big hit. We always enjoy the opportunity…

Common Commercial HVAC Problems How much professional attention has your commercial HVAC system had in the last year—or the last decade? Many commercial heating and cooling systems go unattended for years, accumulating problems and losing efficiency and performance until they finally fail entirely and a technician is called. At this point, you’re facing a more…

Commercial HVAC Odors & What They Mean If your commercial HVAC system is stinking up your place of business, you need to get to the bottom of the issue before customers begin to leave. There are many different odors that your heating or cooling equipment can produce, and each one of them signals a specific…

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 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…