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Commercial HVAC System Thermostats Based On Out of Date Worker Profiles There's your coworker, bundled up in the office wearing a thick sweater in her cubicle despite the sweltering heat outside.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
