This is the Ninth Year in a Row that the Family-Owned Business Has Earned this Prestigious Honor The votes have been counted, the results are in and for the ninth year in a row, Air-Tro Heating & Air has been named the Best Air Conditioning and Heating Company in the San Gabriel Valley Readers’ Choice Awards. To learn more about Air-Tro and the many services that ... Continue Reading
Don’t Get Caught in the Lurch! Summer Bringing Supply Chain Issues, Air Conditioner Shortage Problems
Repair over Replacement May Be Your Best Option Until Conditions Improve Does everybody remember the toilet paper shortage of 2020? We sure do. Like everyone else, we watched the TV news scenes of folks loading shopping carts filled with toilet paper into their cars, while the rest of us had to get creative when the aisles were empty. And now, for various reasons ... Continue Reading
Extreme Weather Events Underscore Importance of Air Conditioning for Basic Human Health and Comfort
Comfort Systems Aren’t Just About Convenience. They Save Lives. During extreme weather events, we're often glued to our television screens watching the brave responders and courageous survivors struggle against the wind, rain, and other elements. We are heartened to see the overwhelming national outpouring of support and volunteer efforts that remind us of the ... Continue Reading
Does Drought Affect Your Air Conditioning System? What You Need to Know
Small problems can become big ones when temperatures rise. The heat waves of summer are getting more frequent. For those sensitive to temperature, this translates into daytime being a little unbearable, too. However, there are certain things you can do to keep your indoor temps cool. You'll also avoid putting too much strain on your air conditioning system ...or your ... Continue Reading
Best Practices for Southern California Commercial HVAC Maintenance
Pollution and Temperature Extremes Make Upkeep More Important Than Ever We’ve discussed the similarity between your company vehicles and your commercial HVAC system before in this space. It bears repeating that regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping all your commercial equipment in good condition, including your HVAC. Like an oil change, HVAC inspections ... Continue Reading
Economizers: The Hidden HVAC Equipment that May Be Costing You Money
Inspection and Maintenance Are Critical More than 25 years ago, California lawmakers decided to mandate greener energy systems by requiring all commercial buildings to have what came to be called “economizers” included as part of their HVAC systems. In theory, this was a great idea! These outdoor intakes on commercial air conditioners would close on hotter days, ... Continue Reading
Use Your Air Vent Covers to Maintain Indoor Comfort All Year Round
Saving Energy Saves You Money The truth is that Southern California gets really cold or hot, depending on the season, and maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures all year round often gets expensive for homeowners. We’ve covered the importance of changing out your air filters, fixing drafts and efficient thermostat control in this space as ways to promote saving ... Continue Reading
Forget Shark Week: HVAC Fins Are Important Too
Damaged Fins Block Airflow Most people outside the HVAC industry can identify and locate a few parts of their air conditioner: the condenser, the vents, maybe even where their air filters are. Hopefully you know where those are too, as changing your air filters is a regular and important part of a homeowner’s HVAC maintenance routine. However, you may not notice that ... Continue Reading
Tips for Summertime Savings on Commercial HVAC
Don’t Pay More on Energy Bills Just Because It’s Hot Outside Here in the Southland, we know it can get pretty warm in the summer. Our suggestions below for energy savings during these hotter months can save you big bucks when it comes to your air conditioning, without sacrificing indoor comfort. Check Your Economizer Let’s be honest: most economizers, hailed as the ... Continue Reading
Ventilation and Covid-19: The HVAC Angle
Data Shows That Ventilation Works in Preventing Infection We don’t need to remind you that it’s been an unprecedented time in here in the Southland. Lockdowns, illness, fear and even rage over all the above have become mainstream in the past year and half. We don’t pretend here at Air-Tro to have all the answers. To be honest, we’re all about heating and air ... Continue Reading
Be On the Lookout for These Commercial HVAC Issues This Summer
Addressing These Hot Weather Problems Will Bring Cool Savings to Your Wallet It’s pretty universal: no commercial property owner wants to deal with an HVAC breakdown in the summertime. Tenants aren’t happy with AC that doesn’t work, and it’s proven science that employees will work less efficiently in an unpleasantly warm environment. Like a Minneapolis commercial ... Continue Reading
What to Do for Strange HVAC Smells
Know When You Should Call a Professional We get asked a lot about unusual smells coming from HVAC systems. Sometimes the answer has to do with something completely unrelated to your equipment, like the tuna sandwich a toddler put into a vent (true story) or even a gassy pet! Nevertheless, sometimes these odors are problematic, beyond removing just a yucky part of an ... Continue Reading
Repair or Replace? What to do when your air conditioner is not blowing cold air
Is your system 8 to 10 years old? Or is it about 15 to 20? What do you do when you do when your air conditioning unit no longer blows cold air? Check our expert’s advice on air conditioning maintenance in this video: “Repair or replace by AIR-TRO, a game that asks all of the tough HVAC questions so that you don't have to! “Okay, we have a question from the ... Continue Reading
