Repair over Replacement May Be Your Best Option Until Conditions Improve Does everybody remember the toilet paper shortage of 2020? We sure do. Like everyone else, we watched the TV news scenes of folks loading shopping carts filled with toilet paper into their cars, while the rest of us had to get creative when the aisles were empty. And now, for various reasons ... Continue Reading
Extreme Weather Events Underscore Importance of Air Conditioning for Basic Human Health and Comfort
Comfort Systems Aren’t Just About Convenience. They Save Lives. During extreme weather events, we're often glued to our television screens watching the brave responders and courageous survivors struggle against the wind, rain, and other elements. We are heartened to see the overwhelming national outpouring of support and volunteer efforts that remind us of the ... Continue Reading
Does Drought Affect Your Air Conditioning System? What You Need to Know
Small problems can become big ones when temperatures rise. The heat waves of summer are getting more frequent. For those sensitive to temperature, this translates into daytime being a little unbearable, too. However, there are certain things you can do to keep your indoor temps cool. You'll also avoid putting too much strain on your air conditioning system ...or your ... Continue Reading
Use Your Air Vent Covers to Maintain Indoor Comfort All Year Round
Saving Energy Saves You Money The truth is that Southern California gets really cold or hot, depending on the season, and maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures all year round often gets expensive for homeowners. We’ve covered the importance of changing out your air filters, fixing drafts and efficient thermostat control in this space as ways to promote saving ... Continue Reading
Forget Shark Week: HVAC Fins Are Important Too
Damaged Fins Block Airflow Most people outside the HVAC industry can identify and locate a few parts of their air conditioner: the condenser, the vents, maybe even where their air filters are. Hopefully you know where those are too, as changing your air filters is a regular and important part of a homeowner’s HVAC maintenance routine. However, you may not notice that ... Continue Reading
Tips for Summertime Savings on Commercial HVAC
Don’t Pay More on Energy Bills Just Because It’s Hot Outside Here in the Southland, we know it can get pretty warm in the summer. Our suggestions below for energy savings during these hotter months can save you big bucks when it comes to your air conditioning, without sacrificing indoor comfort. Check Your Economizer Let’s be honest: most economizers, hailed as the ... Continue Reading
What to Do for Strange HVAC Smells
Know When You Should Call a Professional We get asked a lot about unusual smells coming from HVAC systems. Sometimes the answer has to do with something completely unrelated to your equipment, like the tuna sandwich a toddler put into a vent (true story) or even a gassy pet! Nevertheless, sometimes these odors are problematic, beyond removing just a yucky part of an ... Continue Reading
Repair or Replace? What to do when your air conditioner is not blowing cold air
Is your system 8 to 10 years old? Or is it about 15 to 20? What do you do when you do when your air conditioning unit no longer blows cold air? Check our expert’s advice on air conditioning maintenance in this video: “Repair or replace by AIR-TRO, a game that asks all of the tough HVAC questions so that you don't have to! “Okay, we have a question from the ... Continue Reading
Get Your Air Conditioning Ready for Summer!
Easy HVAC Maintenance Now Saves You Headaches Later With warm days ahead, it’s time to get your air conditioning ready for reliable indoor comfort all summer long. Here’s a brief checklist to run through before you head to the pool! Change your furnace or air handler filters. Pet dander, smog, and pollen can all clog up the system, forcing your HVAC to work harder ... Continue Reading
Why Electrical HVAC Repairs Should Be Left to the Pros
DIY Nightmares Don’t Have to Happen We’ll cut to the chase: some HVAC upgrades and even repairs can be done quite easily as a do-it-yourself project. Who doesn’t enjoy changing an air filter? Okay, so maybe we’re getting carried away, but you know what we mean. However, there are some things best left to the pros, full stop. That list includes HVAC electrical ... Continue Reading
Spring Has Sprung: Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
An Ounce of Prevention Keeps Your Air Conditioning From a Pound of Repairs Okay, so the aphorism is a little wonky, but what’s so great anyway about the original term “a pound of cure?" In any case, the phrase still rings true. Take care of your air conditioning with a few maintenance tasks this spring, and you’ll enjoy indoor comfort all summer long. First off, change ... Continue Reading
The Heating and Cooling Upgrades That Add Value to Your Home
Home Buyers Want Energy-Efficient HVAC First, the bad news: according to a report in Remodeling Magazine, homeowners are embarking upon more residential upgrade projects than ever before, but without getting a reasonable rate of return on their investments. That means for every dollar spent on new tiles for the swimming pool, sliding barn doors for the den, or a ... Continue Reading
Programmable Thermostats Put You in Charge of Your HVAC Bills
Change Your Ambient Indoor Temps, Change Your Life (or At Least Save Money!) Everybody loves to “fix it and forget it,” but when it comes to heating and cooling your business or commercial property, take a little time to plan ahead. Using a programmable thermostat for your building could be the solution to your high energy bills. Furthermore, a programmable thermostat ... Continue Reading
Add Value to Your Home Through Prudent Residential HVAC Upgrades
Manage Return on Investment with High Performance, Energy Saving Equipment In the San Gabriel Valley, temperatures can vary widely throughout the year. This week’s cold snap is quickly replaced by next week’s record-breaking heat. Given these environmental conditions, today’s Los Angeles homebuyers expect heating and air conditioning. And reports from local realtors ... Continue Reading
Commercial HVAC Memes Don’t Make Themselves
But We Occasionally Find Them on the Internet for You Who else is tired of reading the news? Whether it’s murder hornets or masks, poor outdoor air quality or the Kardashians cancelling their reality show, lately it feels like there’s nothing we like looking at online but silly pictures. It certainly lowers our stress levels, anyway. And as inconsequential as they are, ... Continue Reading
Two Common AC Problems You Can Do Something About
Save money by fixing the little issues... before they turn into big ones. Here in Southern California, indoor comfort means having your air conditioning functioning at peak performance all of the time. Who wants to waste money on high energy bills and reduced cooling levels when it’s hot out? Recognizing these common air conditioning problems will help you ... Continue Reading
Is Air Conditioning Replacement Your Next Step?
When is it time to throw in the towel on your old HVAC system? No matter how successful your business, we know saving money wherever possible is always a top priority. Indeed, there’s a reason Warren Buffett still lives in the same house he and his wife purchased in 1958 for $31,000, a decision he’s called “the best investment I’ve ever made.” For that reason, we ... Continue Reading
Summertime HVAC: Common Seasonal Problems
Learn About the Air Conditioning Issues That Come Along with High Temps Summer means different things to different people, but most of us welcome the beloved traditions that accompany this time of year. Whether it’s the sounds of kids playing Marco Polo in the swimming pool, or the taste of cool, crisp watermelon served up at the picnic table, this is a time for ... Continue Reading
Your HVAC Is Safe, But Don’t Store Snakes in Your Socks!
Thinking About Snakes, Air Conditioning and Elderly Relatives We’re always looking for levity where we can find it, and this story from India’s Hindustan Times gave us pause yesterday: “In a bizarre incident, 40 baby snakes emerged from an air-conditioner in a village in Meerut district.” Suffice it to say that the way today’s HVAC systems are built preclude ... Continue Reading
HVAC System Capacity for Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning: What You Need to Know
The Wrong Sized Unit Means Big Problems Later On Here’s a secret: we get many new commercial customers after they have already installed a brand new HVAC system for their building. Why? Because frequently after spending all that money on the latest indoor comfort system’s bells and whistles, it often turns out the equipment they were sold is too big or too small for ... Continue Reading
Knowing Definitions of Important HVAC Parts Can Help
Check Out This Glossary of Air Conditioning Terms to Impress Friends, Family and Random Strangers When it comes to heating and cooling, our technicians spend a lot of time studying: the parts, their potential problems, and what these elements of any HVAC system are supposed to do. We also prep our team on the latest technologies and up-to-date regulations on how this ... Continue Reading
Air Conditioning Repairs You Might Not Know You Need
Do you have a secret HVAC problem waiting to happen? So the lady on the phone was desperate. Their tenant complained that hot air was coming out of the air vents, and blowing warmth into the living room on the hottest day of the year so far. Was the condenser broken? Would they need a new system? How would they ever afford this? She was panicked, and we agreed to send ... Continue Reading
Heat Pumps Offer Clean, Inexpensive HVAC for Your Home
Today’s Rebates Give New Discounts for Homeowners We make it a point to tell our customers when there are new sales incentives or tax credits for a certain product or type of equipment. The marketplace is always changing, and these kinds of discounts pop up frequently. However, recent incentives from Southern California Edison and the federal government make this ... Continue Reading
Stuck at Home? Be Nice to Your Air Conditioner to Save Money for Summer
These Easy Maintenance Tips Will Keep Your System Running Smoothly It’s easy to go stir crazy during this unprecedented national crisis, so why not be productive? Instead of lying on the sofa or bugging your teenager to get out of bed and finally take a shower, you can put money in your pocket by caring for your air conditioner! We know, this doesn’t necessarily ... Continue Reading
In Quarantine, Total Indoor Comfort Means a Whole Lot of Extra Time
Check out what these folks have been up to while sheltering in place. Assuming your HVAC is working well and you have enough toilet paper, you’re hopefully safe at home right now. We’ve compiled a list of funny tweets and photos of the crazy things people are doing to pass the time... For example, look at this lady. She has some skills! We'd love to have a tiny knit ... Continue Reading
