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…

Allergies & Your NYC Building’s HVAC System Spring is almost here, and that means NYC allergens will be at their peak soon. In 2018, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked New York City as the 25th most challenging place to live with spring allergies, out of the 100 largest cities in the United…

All You Need To Know About Heat Exchangers One of the most critical components of your commercial furnace is its heat exchanger. It’s important for building managers and their maintenance staff to understand how their furnace’s heat exchanger should operate, so they know when it is malfunctioning. A heat exchanger failure requires the attention of…

AFGO Supports Cooper Union’s 2019 Hyperloop Team AFGO is proud to support the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Hyperloop Team, who are entering a pod in the SpaceX Hyperloop pod competition in 2019. The competition pits them against other college engineering teams to create the fastest and safest pod to run…

AFGO Is Proud To Support The Lustgarten Foundation AFGO is a proud supporter of the Lustgarten Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research and we have again donated to their great work. The Lustgarten Foundation, founded in 1999 and named for the late Marc Lustgarten, is the largest private organization in America dedicated to finding a cure…