Once Again, Air-Tro Was Highly Popular with Voters in the San Gabriel Valley Readers Choice Award Program For Air-Tro, Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating, seven is definitely a lucky number. The Pasadena AC Repair company recently won the San Gabriel Valley’s Best Air Conditioning and Heating Award for the seventh year in a row. To learn more about Air-Tro and ... Continue Reading
50 Years of Premier Comfort
That’s right. Fifty years ago, John and Helen Helbing moved their family out to California and John set up Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning to provide premier comfort to the residents of the San Gabriel Valley. Midwest Exiles John Helbing was raised in Wisconsin, while Helen was an Illinois native. They had started their family in San Diego, while John was ... Continue Reading
Future Innovators: Monrovia Kids Participates in 2019 First Championship
Donations from AirTro, Other Local Businesses Handled Travel, Other Expenses for Team We’re thrilled to announce that amazing middle school students from Monrovia, California competed at the First Tech World Championship at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston, Texas, April 17- 20. The team from Clifton Middle School, also known as the “Hippie Bots,” was ... Continue Reading
Helping to Find Comfort at Home-Away-From-Home with the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy. The House was built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child — not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal or where ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning’s History: Celebrating 50 Years Keeping California Comfortable
Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning's History: Celebrating 50 Years Keeping California Comfortable Fifty years ago, John and Helen Helbing moved their family out to California and John set up Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning to provide premier comfort to the residents of the San Gabriel Valley. Video Transcription John Helbing: We founded Air-Tro on our 10th ... Continue Reading
Get Ready: Southern California Edison Announces Tier 3 Electricity Rates Targeted Directly at Air Conditioning This Summer
Reduce Your Utility Bills by Keeping Your AC Running Efficiently In an effort to promote energy conservation and as a reflection of rising electricity costs nationwide, Southern California Edison summer rates are coming in June for everyone here in the San Gabriel Valley. In this plan, you pay not only for the amount of electricity you consume, but also for the times at ... Continue Reading
Homeowner News Spring 2019
Check out the latest Homeowner News which includes "How to Beat Allergies With Your HVAC System" and "Tips for Keeping Valuable Safe at Home." You'll also find coupons you won't find anywhere else! To download the Spring 2019 Homeowner Newsletter click here. ... Continue Reading
Like the Moon Landing and Sesame Street, Air-Tro Is Turning Fifty Years Old!
We’ve Been Keeping California Comfortable Since 1969. Hard to Believe, Isn’t It? Where has the time gone? That’s what we’re asking ourselves this year as we look back to realize Air-Tro is turning 50 years old in 2019. Founded by the Helbing family back in 1969, Air-Tro began as a way to help homeowners, commercial business owners, and even local universities and ... Continue Reading
A Trip Down Memory Lane with Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning
Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane with Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning John Helbing founded Air-Tro in 1969, looking for a way to bring comfort to homes and businesses throughout the San Gabriel Valley. He started with a dream, a truck and a $20,000 loan. Now Air-Tro has 68 employees, 43 trucks, and a tradition of a half-century of service and professionalism to ... Continue Reading
Super Blooms and Super Sneezes: Eliminate Pollen from Your HVAC System
Allergy Season Is Here for Pasadena, Monrovia and La Canada. Here’s How to Reduce Pollen in Your Home. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year, qualifying it as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. That’s a lot of tissue! And with this year’s wet winter, ... Continue Reading
Business Owners: Trim Your HVAC Budget Costs with These Simple Energy Hacks
Little Changes in Equipment and Usage Add Up to Big Money for Commercial Property Owners We all like to save money, but it’s especially important for business owners to cut costs wherever they can to maximize profits. Check out these easy ways to streamline your energy expenses. Even using just one of them will result in more efficient HVAC performance for your ... Continue Reading
Selecting a Qualified HVAC Contractor: Why It Matters
Your Family’s Safety and Security Depend On It It may not seem that important, but in a world of fakes, it’s important to get the real deal when it comes to an HVAC contractor for your home. Why? Aside from ensuring you’ll get high quality equipment designed to last well beyond the next service visit, you’ll also have peace of mind from knowing your system is safe as ... Continue Reading
Troubleshooting: When Your Air Conditioner Doesn’t Turn On
Starting Up Your Air Conditioner After a Long Winter’s Nap, and What to Do If It Won't Turn On Winter has passed and the temperatures are rising. You might come home soon from a long day at work to turn on your air conditioner for the first time since the fall, hoping to generate some cool indoor comfort …. and your system won't turn on. What should you do? The ... Continue Reading
