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
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
Thinking about a Solar HVAC System for Your Commercial Business? Watch this Video first.
In Southern California, there’s no shortage of sunshine. It only makes sense to install a solar power system to lower operational costs. Solar panels are a great way to absorb sunlight as a source of energy which can then be used to generate electricity. A solar installation is a serious investment. A high-quality solar system is not cheap. But the day to day savings ... Continue Reading
Southern California Edison Shifts Peak User Times, with Mixed Results for Commercial HVAC Users
Plan Your Utility Usage Accordingly In the heat of summer, it seems intuitive that the most expensive hours for commercial HVAC would be those hot afternoons when even the coldest iced coffee seems to melt immediately, and a team meeting can feel longer than the movie version of Anna Karenina, minus the subtitles. Indeed, it’s worked that way for a while here in the ... Continue Reading
Contributing to the Success of Monrovia High School’s Wildcat Musicians
Air-Tro is proud to support the Monrovia High School Marching Wildcats in ensuring that the young members of this band will continue to have the music, instruments, uniforms, props, and instruction that they need for their success. The Wildcat musicians and guard members perform throughout the state and beyond, striving to meet the standards of excellence that will make ... Continue Reading
Willis Carrier: Air Conditioning Hero and Cool Cat
An Inventor and Engineer Who Saved Lives and Changed America With the warm days that are part and parcel of living and working in the San Gabriel Valley, air conditioning goes with the territory. Offices, stores, homes and businesses all depend upon this technology not only for commerce, but also for the routines of daily living. The summer sunshine can be dangerous, and ... Continue Reading
Your Old House: Two Issues to Ponder When Enhancing Heating and Cooling in Historic Residences
Energy Saving Indoor Comfort Is Possible in a Unique Home One of the San Gabriel Valley’s hallmarks is the number of beautiful older homes that dot the landscape, even as new construction goes up all around us. Whether it’s a canyon cabin in Sierra Madre, an older Craftsman home in Pasadena, or a mid-century modern masterpiece in Eagle Rock, the past is present in the ... Continue Reading
HVAC at Home: The Connection Between Room Temperature and Sleep Quality
Air Conditioning Means More Than Indoor Comfort It isn’t just the seasonal San Gabriel Valley heat. Everybody, it seems, is having trouble sleeping. According to national statistics compiled from the National Institute of Health and the CDC, roughly 35% of Americans aren’t getting enough rest on a daily basis, defined as at least seven hours of shuteye. In fact, more ... Continue Reading
Still Using Freon®? Replacing Your HVAC System May Be Inevitable
If your HVAC system is one of the hundreds of thousands that runs on refrigerants that will be phased out soon, the prohibitive costs of its repair might make your HVAC system’s replacement an urgent priority. Some pre-2009 HVAC units require FREON®, also known as R22, to function properly. But this and other chlorofluorocarbons have been considered to cause ... Continue Reading
Energy Conservation for Commercial HVAC and Office Buildings: Are You Ready to Go Green?
Environmentally responsible heating and air conditioning can save property owners big money, too. Against today’s fever-pitch public rhetoric, “going green” when it comes to HVAC could be construed as more of a political act for a commercial property owner than a practical one. And yet, regardless of your stance on any number of issues, streamlining your heating and ... Continue Reading
Have a Vacation Planned? Here’s a Residential HVAC Checklist to Run Through Before You Leave Los Angeles
Avoid Cost Overages When You’re Not Home with These Easy Tips For San Gabriel Valley families, vacation getaways or even business trips can be fun, but sometimes planning for them can be a hassle. From coordinating hotels to booking airline flights, it’s always a challenge to save money where you can. But have you considered taking a look at your HVAC system before ... Continue Reading
Homeowner News Summer 2019
Check out the latest Homeowner News which includes "The Impact of the Ozone Layer" and "How to Choose the right Artwork for Your Home." You'll also find coupons you won't find anywhere else! To download the Summer 2019 Homeowner Newsletter click here. ... Continue Reading
