What to Know About Commercial HVAC Tax Incentives Tending to your HVAC needs is an essential but costly component of operating your commercial building. Thanks to Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code, however, qualifying companies can save a lot of money on their heating and cooling needs over the years. Originally established in 1958,…

Save Money And Increase Comfort With Ductless Mini-Splits Mini-splits or ductless heating and cooling systems are cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions that heat or cool your building—zone by zone—so that everyone can stay cozy and comfortable in New York City. Individual thermostats control each zone, so you can conserve energy by running the system only when…

PRSM 2018 National Conference In Nashville! AFGO would like to thank PRSM and the city of Nashville for an excellent time at the 2018 PRSM National Conference. It was terrific to connect with new and old friends, as well as to get out and enjoy the wonderful city of Nashville. We eagerly anticipate next year’s…

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…

What To Know About Packaged HVAC Units When it comes to heating and cooling commercial buildings, traditional HVAC systems can be bulky and inefficient. A packaged unit is an all-in-one system housing all the components that heat and/or cool a space, so the system’s footprint on available square footage is maximized. If you’re looking to…

Understanding NYC Local Law 87 The deadline to reach compliance with New York City Local Law 87 is fast approaching, and building owners need to understand what’s expected of them. Ensuring compliance with local laws and ordinances is a top responsibility for property managers. By staying on top of compliance requirements ahead of time, you…

New Fiscal Cliff Legislation Saves You Money On HVAC Installation On January 2nd, 2013, President Obama signed fiscal cliff prevention legislation that retroactively reinstates the 25C tax credits for highly energy-efficient HVAC and water heating equipment. The bill expired in December of 2011; however new legislation extends the HVAC tax credit through December 31, 2013,…

Maintaining Heat Exchangers & Coils in Manhattan 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…