To control the environment in your commercial or industrial facility, you need a commercial HVAC system. This type of equipment is specifically designed to handle the complexities associated with heating and cooling a large-scale operation. It’s important to understand how commercial HVAC systems work so you can choose the right one for your needs. Commercial HVAC…

Get Ready For the Hottest Summer on Record – Prepare Your HVAC System Summers in New York City are HOT, but 2025 is set to be the hottest summer on record yet. To help prepare your building for the heatwave, AFGO has compiled a list of essential steps you should take to get your commercial…

Winter HVAC Checklist for Commercial Buildings 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…

What Does SEER Mean For Me? SEER is to your air conditioner what MPG is to your car; an efficiency rating that determines your machine’s operating costs (i.e. your energy bills). An AC with a low SEER rating wastes electricity like a Hummer guzzles gas. Both machines are inefficient, expensive to run, and leave carbon…

The Importance Of Insulation Proper insulation is the key to saving money on your energy bills all year long. Many utility companies even offer rebates as incentives to upgrade existing insulation. A minimal investment in quality insulation drastically reduces heating and cooling costs by decreasing the amount of heating or cooling you need to maintain…

AFGO Is Proud To Support Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s Awareness & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) in the United States, and AFGO is proud to “go purple” and support the effort to raise awareness of this condition. Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in America, and the latest estimates are…

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…