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]
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
Trust but Verify: Make Sure Your HVAC Service Provider Knows Their Stuff
Here’s a Hint in How to Get a Great Heating and Air Conditioning Professional — Ask Their Peers Making sure your business runs smoothly is not easy, and maintaining your commercial facility is a mission critical part of that task. Nevertheless, who wants to take time away from providing your customers with superior service to handle a building issue? Having a team of ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Can Help You Beat the Cold Weather, Before It Begins
Check Your Heating System Before the Temps Cool As hard as it is to believe during the dog days of summer (or a California fall), things can get pretty chilly around the holidays here in the San Gabriel Valley. And frankly, Air-Tro gets pretty busy when that thermostat dips and our customers realize the heating system they counted on last year is no longer working ... Continue Reading
5 Easy Ways to Cut Energy Costs in Your Commercial Building
Take These Steps to Save Money and Lower Consumption When it comes to the bottom line, it’s all too easy to ignore the small changes in daily operations that can make a difference when it comes to your power bill. Did you know, for example, that according to the U.S. Energy Administration, lighting itself is still the largest single energy use for your commercial space? ... 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
Your Commercial HVAC System’s Thermostat Might Be Set for 1950
Commercial HVAC System Thermostats Based On Out of Date Worker Profiles There's your coworker, bundled up in the office wearing a thick sweater in her cubicle despite the sweltering heat outside. No, your female coworker isn’t crazy. And if you’re young, male and overweight, you may find yourself a little hotter than you’d like as you sit in your cubicle. Please know ... Continue Reading
Commercial HVAC Maintenance and Why It’s Important
HVAC Maintenance and Why It’s Important Commercial Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment operates for thousands of hours every year, more than most automobiles. HVAC units can cost thousands of dollars to replace. Protect your investment by providing your systems with the care they require. In this video, comfort consultant Jerren Guzman ... Continue Reading
Time to Get the 411 on the Latest HVAC Technology!
The Latest HVAC Technologies The heating and air industry has been around for a very long time. The use of heating and air systems has changed the way millions of people go about their daily lives. Instead of worrying about staying warm during cold weather or staying cool during hot weather, people have systems available that will provide the desired temperature. ... Continue Reading
Can Regular Commercial HVAC Maintenance Benefit Your Facility?
Can Regular Commercial HVAC Maintenance Benefit Your Facility? Studies prove that preventative HVAC maintenance can help facility owners save on repair and replacement costs. Nevertheless, most facility owners react to maintenance emergencies, instead of including commercial HVAC maintenance into their budget. The most common reason given is a lack of resources. Why ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Wins 2014 Site Diversity Award from SCE Commercial HVAC
Air-Tro Wins 2014 Site Diversity Award from SCE Commercial HVAC We just received an award from Southern California Edison for our performance in their Commercial HVAC Early Retirement program. Air-Tro, Inc. brought in a wider range of businesses than any other contractor in the program and proved the most adept at making the Edison program work for every type of ... Continue Reading
Commercial HVAC Rebate Now Available from Air-Tro
Commercial HVAC Rebate Now Available from Air-Tro The Air Conditioning and Heating Company was Approved by Southern California Edison to Offer the Rebate Program to Commercial Businesses Air-Tro, Inc., an air conditioning and heating company located in Monrovia, Calif., has just announced that they have been approved by Southern California Edison to be part of a ... Continue Reading
Air Conditioning Costs to Rise in 2015
Air Conditioning Costs to Rise in 2015 For the first time in nine years, the Federal government is raising efficiency standards for air conditioning equipment. New EPA rules require residential cooling systems installed in California in 2015 to have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 14 or higher. This will result in a 7% improvement in performance. This ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro in Action: Stop Motion Video of a Commercial HVAC Installation
Stop Motion Video of a Commercial HVAC Installation Air-Tro crews installing 140 tons of air conditioning for 50,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Southern California. The work included 5 construction trades and over 2,000 man-hours of work. ... Continue Reading
EPA Has Taken a Dramatic Step to Curtail the Supply of R-22 Refrigerant
EPA Has Taken a Dramatic Step to Curtail the Supply of R-22 Refrigerant On Friday, January 20, 2012, the EPA announced an immediate 45% reduction in both production and imports of R-22. On January 27, 2013 the EPA announced another immediate reduction of an additional 29% in both production and imports in the level already legislated by the Clean Air Act. What does ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro’s Bob Helbing Elected President of Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
Air-Tro’s Bob Helbing Elected President of Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning Industries Across the world, trade associations support their employees by providing education, promoting excellent practices, furthering industries, and representing them in government. Founded in 1969, Air-Tro, Inc. has dedicated itself to upholding the standards of the air ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Awarded AACA Commercial Contractor of the Year
Air-Tro was featured in the Air Conditioning Contractor's of America (AACA) Fall 2011 Issue of Contractor Excellence. The article is titled "Quality Service & Installation Sets Contractor Apart: Air-Tro, Inc. Named AACA 2011 Commercial Contractor of the Year." For the downloadable pdf version, click here. ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro, the featured story on ACCA’s Fall issue of Contractor Excellence
Air-Tro, the featured story on ACCA’s Fall issue of Contractor Excellence Quality Installation Sets Contractor Apart From the Competition The Helbing family has always had a strong desire to succeed. Each member looked for an opportunity to be successful and each started in a different field, but eventually they came together to build up Air-Tro as a ... Continue Reading
Ten Energy Facts About Commercial Buildings
Ten Energy Facts About Commercial Buildings 10. Want to check all your thermostat settings and performance from your PC, laptop or iPhone? It’s easy! Get the ecobee wireless Smart Thermostat, and you can monitor performance anywhere, at any time. 9. The EPA has a free benchmarking tool that lets you compare your energy use to similar buildings in your climate zone. Go ... Continue Reading
LA Air Conditioning Commercial Contractor of the Year Winner
LA Air Conditioning Commercial Contractor of the Year Winner Commercial Contractor of the Year Winner The Air Conditioning Contractors of America For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 Media contact: Melissa Broadus San Antonio, TX— The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the nation's largest association of indoor environmental systems ... Continue Reading
