FAQ
FAQ
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Heating & AC
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We provide an annual maintenance membership service. This includes a technician who arrives at your home twice a year to inspect and maintain the integrity of your system. These visits allow technicians to clean and inspect all parts of the system and perform any necessary repairs. We do this twice a year so we can catch any hazards or problems before they become costly or dangerous.
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This depends on how often you use your thru-the-wall HVAC system. We recommend your filter be checked once a month for debris. If there is an excess of debris, the filter needs to be replaced.
Regular filter replacement helps your HVAC system operate at peak level and improves indoor air quality. We recommend you replace your filters at least twice a year: at the beginning of the hot and cold seasons. We offer an annual maintenance membership service that covers this service so you never have to worry about it.
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Oftentimes, property owners will let their HVAC units run until it dies. But what many don’t realize is they could be saving money and protecting the environment by replacing their HVAC unit sooner. If your thru-the-wall system is 12 years or older, it may be a good idea to replace your unit. Improvements in technology can save up to 50% of energy costs and have a much lower impact on the environment.
The best way to find out what system suits your home best is to consult with a professional. These experts can take a look at your home and make recommendations based on the layout of your house and your particular needs.
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Sometimes the problem is with the unit itself, and sometimes the problem is with the thermostat. Old units are unable to keep up with the demand of your home and therefore inadequately distribute air. In other situations, the irregular heating or cooling is simply due to a thermostat that needs updating rather than a complete unit installation. Our technicians can honestly assess your unit and advise on the best way to proceed.
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Your AC uses an evaporator coil that cools down warm air, which creates moisture. The water that is created should collect in a drain pan and be led out of the HVAC through a drain line. If the drain line breaks, clogs or becomes too dirty, it can cause leaking.
This is one of a number of issues that can be prevented with our annual maintenance membership. If we can get our technicians to your HVAC units twice a year, they’ll be able to catch the problem before it ever becomes a problem.
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Always check that your HVAC unit is turned on. Often, our service guys go to an apartment, only to discover the unit itself was never turned on or the breaker had been flipped. Double check the breakers are turned on and make sure the thermostat is set correctly. No one wants to pay a service fee only to discover it was as simple as flipping a switch.
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History
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The Stanley Ruth Company begins when founder Edward Ruth, Jr. purchases JM Rousseau Electrical Contractors and Supply for $350.00.
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The Stanley Ruth Company expands from clock sales and repair to radio and electrical contracting. The growth spurt prompts the first company move from East 57th Street to a larger space on Madison Avenue.
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1943 - With the advent of television, Stanley Ruth branches incorporate TV sales and repair into the business. It’s not long before we outgrow our space on Madison Avenue for an office on First Avenue.
1947 - Stanley Ruth begins to dabble in the burgeoning air condition industry.
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1950 - Hospitals discover that centralized air conditioning systems circulate germs and viruses throughout their buildings. There is a need to replace these systems with a self-contained unit in each room. Stanley Ruth converts the first of what will be over 40 hospitals from centralized air to individual thru-the-wall HVAC units.
1955 - Hotels jump on the thru-the-wall HVAC bandwagon after they discover untold amounts of money are being wasted with their central air, cooling rooms that could go months without a guest. Stanley Ruth provided an option that was cheaper and afforded more control. We would outfit over 50 hotels with thru-the-wall HVAC systems. The fruits of our labor can still be seen on hotel exteriors today.
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As Stanley Ruth starts to focus exclusively on HVAC systems, a larger warehouse is needed to accommodate our growing needs. We make yet another company move from First Avenue to 121st Street in Harlem.
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Prestige addresses along Park and 5th Avenues start to form the backbone of Stanley Ruth, servicing full buildings and individual residences. Some things will never change and the pleasure of an unobstructed view of Central Park is one of them.
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By the 1980s, Stanley Ruth is firmly established as the most dependable source of thru the wall HVAC service and installation in New York. Having worked in pre-war townhouses and exclusive high rises, our company name is synonymous with trust and service.
1984 - Company’s final move to distinctive green building on Walton Avenue just across the Harlem River in the Bronx where we remain today.
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JP Morgan Chase recognizes Stanley Ruth Company as one of their few 100-year clients. In a special ceremony, bank president Jamie Dimon personally thanks to Stanley Ruth on behalf one of America’s oldest banking institutions, paying tribute to Stanley Ruth—one of its oldest clients.
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