Learn the “Best Practices” That Make a Difference The big secret? Commercial HVAC efficiency isn’t complicated. However, the “best practices” behind keeping these systems running smoothly are often ignored until it’s too late, resulting in a system breakdown or expensive repair. Here are some tips you can put into play right now to avoid unexpected and costly budget ... Continue Reading
HVAC Funnies: 2021 Edition
From Dusty Ductwork to Filthy Filters, HVAC Professionals See It All We come across photos and illustrations from time to time that make us smile. Here are a few recent ones that you might find amusing too. And stick to the toaster when it comes to heating up crackers! Crumbs in your vents are never a good idea. Who doesn’t forget to change their air filter from ... Continue Reading
2019 Update: What’s The Deal with Cleaning HVAC Ductwork, Anyway?
Consider the Latest Research and New Options for Air Purification Too We all want clean air in our homes. It’s no surprise that the smog outside and environmental pollution all of us in the San Gabriel Valley endure on a daily basis can create major health issues for the very young and the elderly, while leaving the rest of us with asthma, allergies or worse. So in ... Continue Reading
Just Say No to Cheap HVAC Installs: These Common Mistakes Will Cost You In The Long Run
HVAC Installation Errors Have Frequent, Expensive Consequences Everybody wants to save money, especially when it's time to replace an HVAC system. With a myriad number of choices, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by prices and options available. Many customers understandably try to cut costs by hiring an inexperienced HVAC installer, handyman, or general maintenance ... Continue Reading
Air Conditioning Not Working Well? It Might Be Your Ducts.
Mysterious HVAC Problems Could Be Caused by Leaking Ductwork You can’t figure it out. Your thermostat seems to be working properly, you’ve streamlined your home to prevent needless energy waste and cut down on drafts. But still, your air conditioning never seems to be working effectively, even if it’s on when it should be. Your energy bills are higher than normal, but ... Continue Reading
Indoor Hot and Cold Spots Mean It’s Time for an HVAC System Checkup
Inconsistent Indoor Temps Could Signal Airflow Problems Usually, residential customers notice it in a cold snap. Most of the house is warm and cozy, while one room feels like the North Pole. Usually, this is also the room that gets extra hot in the summertime, too. What gives? There are a few possible causes for these kinds of problems, the most common of which we ... Continue Reading
Does Your Residential HVAC System Need Duct Cleaning? Here’s What to Ask
Ductwork Cleaning Services Abound. But Do You Really Need Them? It feels like summertime, and that means a whole lot of people will be approached about “ductwork cleaning services” by salespeople who call, email or even visit your home unannounced. To hear these folks talk, practically every home is teeming with mold and other dangerous bacteria lurking in their ... 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
That’s No Ghost: You Might Have HVAC Air Flow Problems Instead
Skip the Paranormal Investigators and Check Your AC System Instead It happens a lot in old houses, especially. Homeowners tell us about doors closing on their own, or mysterious pockets of cold and hot air throughout the house. Sometimes, if you’re quiet enough, you can even hear peculiar whistling sounds emanating from certain rooms or a stairwell, too. It’s enough ... Continue Reading
When Your House Smells Like a Gym Sock: Blame Your Return Air Ducts, Not Your Teenager
Return Air Ducts Often Foster Mold and Mildew We know, kids aren’t the best at collecting their dirty laundry and putting it in the hamper where it belongs. Nevertheless, before you blame Junior for the musty smell that is permeating your living space, consider your return air ducts, and the nooks and crannies inside the rest of your home. First, it should go ... 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
Homeowner Special: Have You Done Your Energy Audit This Year?
Simple Tests Can Help You Identify Problems, Areas for Improvement We get asked a lot of questions by our beloved customers, and from what we can tell, there’s a lot of confusion out there about what kinds of energy upgrades are best for homeowners looking to save money on their utility bills without spending a fortune on repairs. We understand. The Internet is ... Continue Reading
Sick Building Syndrome: Is Your Indoor Air Quality a Problem?
Contaminated duct systems can present hidden but dangerous issues for homeowners and office workers Respiratory problems seem to go with the season, don’t they? Symptoms like coughing, a runny nose, or feeling just kind of run down are chalked up to a runaway flu or cold. Soon your whole family is feeling under the weather, or you have multiple workers calling in sick, ... 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
5 Air Duct Cleaning Tips for Your Monrovia Home
5 Air Duct Cleaning Tips for Your Monrovia Home Your air ducts are out of sight, but they shouldn't be out of mind. Ducts, which need to be airtight, don't always stay that way. When leaks occur, dirt can make its way into your system, as can rodents, insects, moisture and mold. To help you assess whether it's time to clean your ductwork, here are some air duct cleaning ... Continue Reading
Ductwork Los Angeles: How to Design and Size Ducts for an HVAC System
Ductwork Los Angeles: How to Design and Size Ducts for an HVAC System Ductwork systems provide a channel for airflow in your home. Return ducts carry air to be heated or cooled, while supply ducts deliver conditioned air to your living space. To effectively save energy in your Los Angeles home, it’s necessary to properly design and size ducts when retrofitting and adding ... Continue Reading
Ductwork Pasadena: Why the Ductwork Needs Inspection Now and Then
Ductwork Pasadena: Why the Ductwork Needs Inspection Now and Then When it comes to maintaining the equipment in your Pasadena home, it's important to keep in mind that the ductwork needs inspection too. Your home's ductwork needs to be properly sealed to keep your space warm during the cold season, cool during the hot season, and to promote greater energy efficiency ... Continue Reading
Tight Ductwork: It Really Does Keep You Warmer and Cooler as Needed
Tight Ductwork: It Really Does Keep You Warmer and Cooler as Needed A tight ductwork system is important to prevent heat energy losses from air leaks and conduction through duct walls. If your home has uneven heating and high energy bills, it could be a duct issue, and not so much a heat pump or furnace issue. Here’s why. ... Continue Reading
Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Ductwork
Signs That It's Time to Replace Your Ductwork Defective or outdated ductwork can pose a whole host of issues, including exorbitant energy consumption and cost, uneven superior heating service of the home and reduced air quality. The challenge is most ductwork is hidden from plain sight, making it particularly tough to notice whether you're due for an upgrade. Performing ... Continue Reading
The Leaky Air Ducts in Your Monrovia Home: They’re Crying for Attention
The Leaky Air Ducts in Your Monrovia Home: They're Crying for Attention Leaky air ducts are one of the major energy wasters in your Pasadena home. Summer or winter, you're wasting conditioned air if it's leaking into the unconditioned spaces where most proper ductwork design is likely to be located. Ducts leaking only 20 percent of the air that passes through them will ... Continue Reading
Proper Ductwork Design Has a Lifelong Impact on Your Pasadena Home
Proper Ductwork Design Has a Lifelong Impact on Your Pasadena Home Failing to address proper ductwork design during the planning phase when building a new home could result in poor comfort, high energy bills and more over the life of the home. Even though the networked series of pipes are hidden away, the ducts play an integral role in the delivery of conditioned air. ... Continue Reading
Good Ductwork Design: 5 Things Your Contractor Should Know
Good Ductwork Design: 5 Things Your Contractor Should Know The best way to guarantee optimal home air flow is through correct ductwork design from the very beginning. Hopefully your home builder or renovation contractor is well versed in the design elements imperative for incorporating ductwork into the structure of your home. If not, your home could be inefficient in its ... Continue Reading
