Expert commercial HVAC services from Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning One thing commercial clients want is they want their headaches to go away. They want to know that when they call you you’ll get out there. You’ll get to work. You’ll get the job done. We have 25 service technicians — all EPA certified. Most of them have the NATE certificate as well, showing that ... Continue Reading
Why Is Regular Commercial HVAC Maintenance So Important, Anyway?
We Love Seeing You, But Your Commercial Air Conditioning System Loves Us Even More! We know we talk a lot about commercial HVAC maintenance in this space, but occasionally we get a customer who asks, “What the heck do you guys do with this stuff, anyway? Is it really that important?” Given how mission critical it is to service commercial systems regularly, we don’t ... Continue Reading
What’s in a Name? When It Comes to HVAC, Pretty Much Everything
Only Air-Tro Has More than 49 Years of Award Winning Heating and Air Conditioning Expertise We hear the ads, we see the commercials. As California gets hot, everyone in the world seems to be opening up a new HVAC company, or including heating and air conditioning maintenance and installation in their roster of services. Why should anyone care? Surely they all are ... Continue Reading
Changes to Tax Law Mean New HVAC Upgrades for Savvy Commercial Building Owners
New Rules Around Business Expenses Include Important Changes that Will Save You Money We write about air filters, funny HVAC commercials or even the benefits of ductless mini split systems in this space, but until recently, we left the subject of the IRS alone. This is an upbeat blog, remember? But for anyone watching their spend (and what successful commercial ... Continue Reading
Commercial HVAC Contractor & Industrial Air Conditioning for Los Angeles & Surrounding Areas
Expert Commercial and Industrial HVAC Contractors [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] Hi, I’m Bob Helbing. I’m president of Air-Tro Heating and Air Conditioning. I am a fourth generation contractor. My grandfather and great-grandfather also worked in contracting and construction. One thing commercial clients want is they want their headaches to go away. They want to know that when they ... Continue Reading
Today’s Commercial HVAC Upgrades Can Mean Serious Tax Savings
It's Time: HVAC Upgrades Now Qualify as Deductible Business Expenses for 2018 As we explain in our current White Paper, the Tax and Jobs Act of 2017 came into effect on January 1, 2018 with real savings for business owners in the form of newly allowed business expense deductions. What does this mean for you? The cost of new commercial heating and air conditioning ... Continue Reading
Common Commercial HVAC Problems and How to Solve Them
When It Comes to Your Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning, Act Now to Avoid Big Expenses Later They’re not crazy. At least we don’t think so! When your employees are complaining it’s freezing, and yet you’re feeling pretty toasty at your own desk, it might be your commercial HVAC system. Keep the peace at the office by checking out the list of common commercial ... Continue Reading
New Advanced Thermostats: Are They Right for Your Commercial HVAC System?
Sustainability, Customization Just Two of the Important Benefits Cost cutting doesn’t have to be painful when it comes to your commercial building. Furthermore, it may even make your employees more comfortable, when you install a new, programmable thermostat. Right now, you could be wasting up to 60% of your commercial building's energy usage with inappropriate ... Continue Reading
FYI: Your HVAC Economizer Is Probably Broken [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What You Should Know About the HVAC Equipment You May Not Know You Had If you’re a commercial property owner here in Southern California, chances are you have an economizer along with your HVAC system. They are required by Title 24 of the California energy code. Envisioned as an easy way to conserve energy and lower utility expenditures, these air-side economizers are ... Continue Reading
Keep Your Commercial Air Conditioner and Heating System Running Smoothly
Easy Tips for Saving Money In the busy day-to-day schedule of commercial property ownership and management, it’s easy to overlook your HVAC system, especially if it seems to be working properly. Nevertheless, regular, high quality maintenance will not only preserve your equipment, but also help you avoid replacement costs any sooner than absolutely ... Continue Reading
Achooooo! Sick Building Syndrome Is Nothing to Sneeze At.
Commercial Building Owners Risk Lowered Employee Productivity, Frequent Illness It’s not just in your head, or it could be. Headaches along with congestion, coughing, itchy noses, red eyes, or even just plain fatigue and feeling “blah” are common symptoms associated with the all-too-common “sick building syndrome” found in many of today’s commercial buildings. ... Continue Reading
Write It Off: There’s Never Been a Better Time To Upgrade Your Commercial HVAC System
Recent Changes to Tax Law Mean Small Business Can Deduct All HVAC Expenses in the First Year of Purchase and Installation It’s been a long time coming, but the folks at the nonprofit Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International worked hard to show lawmakers that small business could really benefit from revisions to Section 179 of the IRS tax ... Continue Reading
Getting the Best from Your HVAC Economizer: News You Can Use
System Tips for Lower Bills, Peace of Mind When it comes to owning and maintaining a commercial building, we know all too well that every dollar counts. The bad news for building owners and managers? Your energy bills may currently feel out of control, unpredictable and far too high. We get it, and we feel your pain. And drum roll, please: we may have a ... Continue Reading
What’s Happening with Economizers?
According to the U.S. Energy Administration, HVAC demands alone eat up more than 51% of the average commercial building’s energy usage. That in turn translates into a significant spend when it comes to your utility costs. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a solution built in to the system you already have to prevent such overages? We’d like to say “yes,” but the truth ... Continue Reading
Turkeys Need Air Conditioning and Other Facts About Our Almost-National Bird
It doesn’t really matter if you have your air conditioning on right now, or that the temperature feels like summer, you can still feel Thanksgiving in the air. The supermarkets are crowded and the shopping malls even more so as our country prepares for a day spent with family and friends. The buzz is palpable, isn’t it? No matter what your circumstances this season, surely ... Continue Reading
Reduce Energy Costs for Your Commercial HVAC System
Simple Routines and Preventative Maintenance Make a Real Difference If you’re a property manager or business owner, you know that even the smallest oversight can turn into an expensive problem over time. That’s why it's critically important to ensure your HVAC system is running efficiently throughout the year. With the EPA estimating that commercial buildings ... Continue Reading
Solar Energy for Your Office: Lower Your Upfront Costs
Along with the powerful marketing benefits “going green” will accord your business, the benefits of solar power over the long term are impressive. Cheaper energy, and lower maintenance bills are two popular reasons why solar energy is often hailed as a modern miracle for businesses and residential customers nationwide. Nevertheless, it’s important to be prepared for the ... Continue Reading
There’s a Hot Number! Your Air Conditioner’s SEER Score, Explained
Reduce Your Energy Bills Without Sacrificing Indoor Comfort When 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
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
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
Lower Your Company’s Energy Bills: New Technology and Old Standbys Can Save You Money
Sure, we all know saving energy is important. Who wants to write big checks to the utility companies, anyway? But here’s the simple truth from the HVAC insiders here at Air-Tro: springtime is ideal for implementing the little changes that will save you big money when it comes to your bottom line. Let Outdoor Air Work For You Unlike the broiling hot of the summer ... Continue Reading
Smart HVAC: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Save money and energy with new technologies. If you own or manage a commercial property, keeping your site running smoothly with a minimum of expensive upkeep or equipment failure is critically important. Maintaining a pleasant environment is also essential, as no one likes to be uncomfortable, especially if they have work to do. Given these facts, what used to be ... Continue Reading
A Future without Freon®: What Lies Ahead
Big Changes, Long Run Savings As commercial building owners and property managers consider their best options in coping with the industry-wide phase out of refrigerants like R-22, new, better options are available to lead the way forward. New air conditioning systems that run on alternative fuels like R-410A are revolutionizing the way we think about energy ... Continue Reading
HVAC Repair: Understanding Chlorofluorocarbons and the R22 Refrigerant Phaseout [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What Everyone Needs to Know About Chlorofluorocarbons It’s a word tossed around by just about everyone these days, and yet few people really could define its meaning in a clear and meaningful way. Well, here it is. Chlorofluorocarbons, also referred to as CFCs, are organic compounds composed of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon. Made as volatile derivatives of methane, ... 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
