Pasadena HVAC services company Air-Tro, Inc. has once again been awarded San Gabriel Valley’s Readers’ Choice Award for best heating and air conditioning. Already in the midst of celebrating their 50th anniversary, Air-Tro heating and air conditioning has yet another reason to celebrate. For the 8th year in a row, readers of Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune ... Continue Reading
Is Your Home Too Cold? Here’s How to Troubleshoot Common Problems with Your Furnace
Easy Fixes Will Keep You Warm All Winter We may not have snow here in the San Gabriel Valley, but we do get cold winter mornings. Even in the Southland, nobody likes the feeling of a cold house, condo or apartment when it’s chilly outside too. If your furnace goes on the fritz, here are some simple guidelines for handling everyday fixes before they turn into larger ... Continue Reading
The Truth about the Economizer [VIDEO]
Offices get hot and stuffy, too. But most commercial building windows can’t be opened. The State of California found a genius way to bring that fresh air into the building with a simple equipment change: require outside air intakes on commercial air conditioners. Close the intakes on hot days, but open them on cooler days to draw in outside air and cut run ... Continue Reading
Replace or Repair? How to Tell the Difference with Your Home’s HVAC System
Wait! Don't Spend a Lot of Money If You Don't Have To. Some HVAC Problems Are a Quick Fix It’s fun to buy a new plant or new picture for your living room; you can see the upgrade right in front of you and enjoy it. It’s sometimes less fun to replace behind-the-scenes equipment in your home, however. While these items may be more important to your home’s livability, ... Continue Reading
Is Your HVAC Hurting Employee Productivity?
Indoor Comfort Is More Than Just a Meme We wrote about it in this white paper, but the office wars are still upon us. Whether it’s considered too hot or too cold, your employees may still be uncomfortable. What’s worse: employee productivity may be affected. Studies show that uncomfortable indoor temperatures have a significant impact on employee work output and morale. ... Continue Reading
Ways To Make Your Commercial Building’s Indoor Air Smell Less Like Work and More Like a Forest After a Storm
Okay, So Maybe At Least Just Less Stuffy, Anyway The weather has been beautiful lately here in Southern California. While anyone who works in a commercial office building can tell you that it’s sure nice to be inside when the weather isn’t so great in the San Gabriel Valley, we do hear from a lot of people when the air outside is fresh and clean. “My office is so ... Continue Reading
Homeowner News Fall 2019
Check out the latest Homeowner News which includes "CPUC Considers Ban on Natural Gas" and "How Color Affects Mood." You'll also find coupons you won't find anywhere else! To download the Fall 2019 Homeowner Newsletter click here. ... Continue Reading
Quick Question: Would You Rather Pay 5 Cents or 35 cents per Kilowatt-Hour to Run Your HVAC System?
Proposed Ban on Natural Gas for New Homes Offers An Expensive Solution for Homeowners Even in California, the city of Berkeley has a longstanding reputation for radical solutions. Some of the laws to come out of the city have been ground breaking, prompting national conversations about cultural norms, values and expectations. Other city laws have drawn more ire than ... Continue Reading
Take Advantage of the HVAC Tax Deduction [VIDEO]
Did you know? Business owners can expense qualified HVAC products at time of purchase and installation As a result of recent changes in federal law, US tax code 179 allows commercial property owners to expense all qualified HVAC products at their time of purchase and installation. But few small business owners are yet aware of the impact these shifting regulations will ... Continue Reading
The Electric Motor for HVAC Goes Hi-Tech
Get the Download on How Variable Speed Motors Can Lower Your Energy Bills Anybody who knows anything about a conventional electric motor can tell you how it works. After all, its design was first settled upon in the late 19thcentury by folks like Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Used in everything from air conditioners to industrial tools and printing presses, you can ... Continue Reading
2019 Update: What’s The Deal with Cleaning HVAC Ductwork, Anyway?
Consider the Latest Research and New Options for Air Purification Too We all want clean air in our homes. It’s no surprise that the smog outside and environmental pollution all of us in the San Gabriel Valley endure on a daily basis can create major health issues for the very young and the elderly, while leaving the rest of us with asthma, allergies or worse. So in ... Continue Reading
Just Say No to Cheap HVAC Installs: These Common Mistakes Will Cost You In The Long Run
HVAC Installation Errors Have Frequent, Expensive Consequences Everybody wants to save money, especially when it's time to replace an HVAC system. With a myriad number of choices, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by prices and options available. Many customers understandably try to cut costs by hiring an inexperienced HVAC installer, handyman, or general maintenance ... Continue Reading
Pros and Cons: Proposal by Sacramento for Residential HVAC Users May Spell Bad News for California Homeowners
San Gabriel Valley Pushes Back Against Natural Gas Ban for HVAC in Local Homes and Businesses Everyone wants clean power for California homes and businesses, right? After all, the consequences of pollution affect everyone. Smog is no fun: for office workers, for children on the playing field, or even for your neighborhood HVAC technician. And for many people, including ... Continue Reading
