The Pasadena HVAC Services Company Was Selected as a Winner in the Readers Choice Awards The votes have been collected and tallied and the results are in: for the sixth year in a row, Air-Tro has won the San Gabriel Valley’s Best Air Conditioning & Heating Award.To learn more about the Pasadena HVAC services company and Air Tro’s commitment to outstanding customer ... Continue Reading
Because Movies and Air Conditioning Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly: Facts about HVAC and Tom Hanks
Did you know that air conditioning has gone hand in hand with the movies since the early days of our industry? We’ll get to why in a minute, but in the meantime, it’s a beautiful summer day! School is starting for many of the younger set in the San Gabriel Valley and it’s time to sit back, and enjoy the relative quiet that only an afternoon in an appropriately air ... Continue Reading
Are You An HVAC Boy Scout (or Girl Scout)?
It’s a hot summer day and suddenly, your air conditioner conks out. What do you do? Indoor Comfort Can Be a Lifesaver First, if you have any senior citizens, infants or invalids in your household, consider taking them immediately to a cooler location while the air conditioner gets fixed. Heat exhaustion or worse is prevalent when the temperatures climb, and someone who ... Continue Reading
Take it From Eisenhower: The Cheaper HVAC Deal Is Not Always the Least Expensive
Why Cheap HVAC Repairs Can Cost You Money Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “There is no victory at bargain basement prices.” Of course, he was referring to the enormous transition from global war to rebuilding the world’s economy and infrastructure, but hey, we’re going to reference it with respect to heating and air conditioning, too.Many people ask us why HVAC repair ... Continue Reading
Just Bought a Home? Avoid HVAC Surprises with Your First Energy Bill
Don’t Get Left “Home Alone” with the Energy Meter RunningThe moving vans have left, and you’ve finally managed to make some headway on all those boxes piled up in every room. Life seems to be settling into a new normal in your beautiful new home. The weather outside is sweltering, so what’s the harm in cranking up the HVAC system to keep everyone cool? Remember, ... Continue Reading
Living with Pets And HVAC too: What You Need to Know
Happy Pets, Happy Owners, Happy HVAC TechniciansWe’re big pet people here at Air-Tro. Dogs, cats, and even the occasional iguana are some of the animals who enjoy living in total indoor comfort with the Air-Tro professional they call “Mom,” “Dad,” or “Hey, you with the cat food can.” Nevertheless, there are some special precautions and important steps to take as a ... Continue Reading
There’s a Hot Number! Your Air Conditioner’s SEER Score, Explained
Reduce Your Energy Bills Without Sacrificing Indoor ComfortWhen it comes to buying a new air conditioner, you probably want something that lets you save money on energy costs, while also effective at keeping your home or office cool and comfortable throughout the hot months. It’s also nice to know your new HVAC system is environmentally responsible too. What should ... Continue Reading
George Washington, HVAC Specialist?
America’s Founding Fathers Were Also The Nation’s First Official Climate Observers.Whether you’re walking in a parade, going to a family barbecue or just chilling indoors today and relaxing, we here at Air-Tro hope you’re enjoying this special day. In honor of this momentous occasion in our nation’s history, we want to tip our hats to the country’s first ... Continue Reading
Does Your Commercial Air Conditioning System Have the Summertime Blues?
Like Burned Hamburgers and Peeing in the Pool, Sometimes Repair Issues Happen.Summer has officially begun, and the temperatures are rising right on schedule. Don’t lose productivity or employee goodwill with an uncomfortable indoor environment. Here’s how to recognize some common commercial air conditioning problems, and what to do about it. AC Systems That Blow Hot ... Continue Reading
HVAC From Hell: Photos That Both Scare Us and Fill Us With Gratitude
Don’t try this at home. At least not with the HVAC folks who did this. We were looking through issues of one of our favorite magazines, the ASHI Reporter, and saw these HVAC pictures, along with a few of the stories that go with them. We hope these never happen to you, and are so grateful that they haven’t happened to us. All photos and captions courtesy of The ASHI ... Continue Reading
Air Conditioning: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Cool HVAC News From Fort Worth!It’s a heartwarming story and one we hope “catches on” across the country, as we head into another long, hot summer. As reported by CBS News, World War II veteran Julius Hatley, 95, called 911 in Fort Worth, Texas a couple of weeks ago to report that both his central air conditioning system and his inexpensive wall unit were no longer ... Continue Reading
Homeowner News Summer 2017
Check out the latest Homeowner News which includes "Indoor Air Cleaning with a Difference" and "Common Home Inspection Flaws." You'll also find coupons you won't find anywhere else!To download the Summer 2017 Homeowner Newsletter click here. ... Continue Reading
Life Before Air Conditioning, Or “When It Was Sweaty”
What Did People Do Before Air-Tro?Summer is almost here, and the hot afternoons are only getting warmer as the summer days go by. Anyone who has come from the oven-like outdoor conditions into the cool refreshment of an indoor room can tell you that air conditioning is a lifesaver when July and August hit, especially in Southern California.Indeed, studies of ... Continue Reading
