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
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
Air-Tro Wins San Gabriel Valley’s Best Air Conditioning & Heating Award for the Sixth Year in a Row
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
Employee Productivity and Air Conditioning: The Link That Will Save Your Bottom Line
When office space is at a premium and saving money is a top priority, updating or installing air conditioning for your business may seem like an unnecessarily frivolous expense. While fans and wall units may provide some relief from the paralyzing Southern California heat, your staff will be the first to tell you they are not completely effective.And here’s the really ... Continue Reading
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Here’s What You Need to Know about Air Quality
Here at Air-Tro, we strive to keep California comfortable. But what we don’t mention too often is perhaps HVAC’s most important job for anyone living in Southern California’s frequently unhealthy climate: protecting your health.With the air teeming with bacteria, pollutants, and organic irritants, your air conditioning filtration system can serve as an important ... Continue Reading
Air Filters: the Kanye West Part to Your Kim Kardashian Air Conditioner
Forgive the silly headline, but sometimes we find folks seem to tune out when we start talking air conditioning jargon, especially if they think they already know what we’re going to say. But judging from the number of problems we see as a result of this issue, well, heck, maybe we need an HVAC reality show too! Air Filters Are Mission Critical Here’s the deal. Your air ... Continue Reading
Are You in the Cool Crowd? Air Conditioning Facts You Should Know
It’s almost here: the hot season that requires all of us in the San Gabriel Valley who aren’t fond of sweating at our desks to crank up the air conditioner and think about ways to stay cool. And yet, most people aren’t that familiar with the equipment they use both at home and the office. Are you environmentally savvy when it comes to what your air conditioner can and ... Continue Reading
Springtime Heat Wave? Save on Energy Costs, Without Turning Off The AC
These Suggestions Can Help You Stay Cool Without Spending a Lot of Money!With energy costs on the rise, unseasonably hot weather in May or June may strike a note of concern in any homeowner’s heart, along with the sweaty brow. You might ask, “how much is this going to cost?” as you or someone you love cranks up the air conditioner to return indoor conditions to ... Continue Reading
Sometimes HVAC Is Worse Than Dating. Don’t Fall For These Pick Up Lines!
Our single friends tell us how grim it can be out there to look for a new romantic partner. Between sketchy computer dating profiles to awful pick up lines, it’s never easy to find a soulmate! But just as it’s important to keep the faith that you’ll find your one and only, be aware of the bad pickup lines that some less scrupulous HVAC companies use. It will go a long way ... Continue Reading
HVAC Humor: Just a Bunch of Hot Air?
Because HVAC consultants have a sense of humor too!The HVAC community is not without a sense of humor. Well, at least we think so. From the new technician who says “everything’s fine” until you notice his singed eyebrows to the customer who asks for an HVAC system that helps with hot flashes, there’s plenty of opportunity for the lighter side in the course of doing ... Continue Reading
Not Cool: How to Avoid Shady Air Conditioning Companies
Springtime is almost here, and it’s time to think about maintenance, repairs and for some, even a new HVAC system for your home or office before the weather becomes too extreme. We know you have lots of choices out there when it comes to hiring an HVAC contractor. What really matters when it comes to choosing the right company? And why does it matter, anyway? HVAC ... Continue Reading
Rooftop Solar Systems: Could They Save You Money?
Affordable Solar Means Clean Energy Options Are HereThe demand for clean, renewable and inexpensive energy sources is at an all time high. With today’s changing technology and recent federal and state incentives, energy options are changing for the home consumer. Rooftop solar panels, once cost prohibitive, are now a realistic alternative for many homeowners. Could ... Continue Reading
Who Knew? Ancient Kuwaitis Had Air Conditioning
Archeologists Make Major HVAC DiscoveryFrom the unusual news of the month file, we read recently that Slovakian archeologists working in the Persian Gulf have carefully unearthed a man-made interior air conditioning system on Failaka Island.We bet you didn’t know there was a cadre of Slovakian archeologists out there excavating, did you? And second, we’re ... Continue Reading
How the Freon® Factor May Be Putting Your Commercial HVAC System…and Your Wallet at Risk with Costly Repairs
Business Owners and Property Managers: What You Need to Know Do you own a business or manage a commercial property? You should know: current changes in federal environmental policy may affect your bottom line. In fact, the cost of recharging your HVAC unit may soon become prohibitive, if you own a unit more than 2 years old. Make no mistake—these are shifts that aren’t ... Continue Reading
Glenna’s HVAC Houseplant: Our Secret Good Luck Charm at Air-Tro, Inc.
A Little Extra Green Energy in the Office We’re known at Air-Tro for friendly service, experienced, well trained employees, and great prices on all the best heating and air conditioning systems. As a family owned business since 1969, we’re proud we’ve developed a reputation as the the number one heating and air conditioning for the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.But ... Continue Reading
Hotter Than Ever: In Praise of Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning: Collateral Benefits That Matter In a year some scientists are calling potentially the hottest ever on record, the battle over the value of air conditioning is still fought in some circles. Would we be better off without it, some ask? Is it somehow more desirable or morally upright to just sweat it out?Looking at the facts, the answer is ... Continue Reading
Halloween Edition: HVAC Horror Stories
Halloween HVAC: Scary Installation and Repair Stories That Will Lower Your Inner Thermostat Here at Air-Tro we only have happy endings to your heating and air conditioning challenges, but out in the wilds of the Internet, it’s a different story entirely. As the weather hopefully cools down and the leaves begin to change, our thoughts turn to the spooky season that is ... Continue Reading
Green Technology And the Changing Future of HVAC
Green HVAC Systems Are Changing How We Heat and Cool Homes and OfficesThe year 2020 is coming ever closer, and by then, according to a mandate from President Barack Obama, even the federal government must double its reliance on renewable energy. Given that as of 2015, renewable energy accounts for only 10% of total U.S. energy consumption, the “heat is on” (pardon ... Continue Reading
When Good Ideas Go Wrong: Check Out These Off the Wall HVAC Repairs and Installs
Creative Handymen Get Creative With Their HVAC Repairs and Installs So a fan sent us some photos recently of some crazy air conditioning repair jobs. Instead of risking your life or that of your hapless handyman, why not get in touch with professionals at Air-Tro, instead? We’ve been around for more than 40 years, and specialize, quite frankly, in saving you money ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning Says Thank You!
It's Our Heating and Air Conditioning Customers Who Make It All Worthwhile. While we do some advertising, our best referrals come from the testimonials and referrals given by our busy customers. We know you have better things to do than write reviews-which is why we're so overwhelmed by your generosity in leaving such nice ones for us, all over town!From Jennifer B. ... Continue Reading
A Look Back: Vintage Air Conditioning Ads
How Air Conditioning Saved Lives, Marriages, and the American Way As the dog days of summer stretch on endlessly, leaving us to dash to and from our air conditioned homes and cars only if we have to, we reflect with gratitude on the enduring value of air conditioning. What the heck did people do before HVAC systems were clean, safe and affordable for most American ... Continue Reading
Thermostat Security: Future HVAC Systems At Risk?
Thermostats and Smart HVAC Systems May Someday Be Vulnerable to Cyber Criminals At the recent online security convention Def Con in Las Vegas, experts announced they had successfully hacked a residential thermostat. It was part of a demonstration of the way nefarious “ransomware” can work against a household device connected to the Internet. Once implemented, a cyber ... Continue Reading
Let’s Be Careful Out There: HVAC Duct Cleaning Scams
The Truth About Air Conditioning Systems and HVAC Duct Cleaning Services Here at Air-Tro, we believe in regular maintenance and upkeep for your heating and air conditioning systems. However, we’ve become aware of one kind of maintenance protocol that we’re advising our customers to steer clear of, especially outside of specific recommendations from our service ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Comfort Consultants Help You Choose the Best Air Conditioning System For Your Home
Air-Tro is a family owned business that makes sure customers are taken care of. One of the biggest concerns a homeowner has when they bring in a contractor is. “Is this someone I can rely on? Someone I can trust?” Air-Tro performs all the technical stuff like background checks on hiring and drug screening, but most importantly, the people that work at Air-Tro tend to work ... Continue Reading
