Understand Your Furnace and Impress Family and Friends These recent storms have made a lot of people start thinking about their furnaces, and with more rain predicted, it’s never a bad time to consider the status of your home’s HVAC system. But there might be a few things about furnaces you didn’t realize, facts that you can impress neighbors and friends at the next block ... Continue Reading
From the Found on the Internet File: Furnace Memes!
We spend some time every day looking at HVAC news, and we couldn’t help but notice recently the number of amusing memes there are out there about furnaces (well, amusing to us, but we’re in the business). A few of them raise some pretty good questions, too. Exploding Furnaces and Seismic ShiftsOkay, we’ve all been there, living in Southern California and earthquake ... Continue Reading
Winter Is Here: Helpful Tips for Staying Comfortable, and Healthy
Of Course, a Great HVAC System Is a Sensible Start… The research is in, and scientists have proven that cold weather goes along with seasonal illness and even higher mortality rates this time of year. Interestingly, moderate decreases in weather temperature are even more lethal than episodes of extreme cold. In fact, the evidence suggests that the elderly, the ... Continue Reading
Arctic Circle HVAC And Other Fun North Pole Facts
Reindeer Hides and Up to Date Heating Systems Required It may feel like we’re living in the Arctic Circle with this cold snap, but some really do call the area around the North Pole home. Whether you count Santa Claus as one of those residents or not (and we sure do), there’s far more going on in this fascinating area of the world than most people realize.Keeping ... Continue Reading
Do Turkeys Enjoy Air Conditioning and Other Important Thanksgiving Questions
It's All About the Bird Here at Air-Tro. As the holiday season begins, we reflect upon how grateful we are for so many things this year. The opportunity to serve the families and businesses that make up our community is truly an honor, and one for which we’ll never stop giving thanks. In this time of worldwide change and tumult, we love the holiday that celebrates all the ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Can Help You Beat the Cold Weather, Before It Begins
Check Your Heating System Before the Temps CoolAs 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
Hotter Than Ever: In Praise of Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning: Collateral Benefits That Matter In a year some scientists are calling potentially the hottest ever on record, the battle over the value of air conditioning is still fought in some circles. Would we be better off without it, some ask? Is it somehow more desirable or morally upright to just sweat it out?Looking at the facts, the answer is ... Continue Reading
Why is Your Heater Blowing Cold Air?
3 Reasons Why Your Heater is Blowing Cold Air When your heater turns on, and only cold air comes out, you understandably experience a feeling of disappointment and dread. Your family needs heat to stay comfortable and healthy, but a heater problem can cause significant distress. After all, the heater has most likely already provided warmth when you need it for many ... 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
So Many Reasons for Radiant Heating
How Does Radiant Heating Differ from Other Systems? What are the Benefits of Radiant Heating?If you are ready to bring your Monrovia home into the 21st century, then you might want to consider a radiant heating system. Unlike older forced air furnaces, radiant heating systems are designed to be as efficient as possible and provide you with almost immediate heat. Here ... Continue Reading
Save your Money for Something Else!
5 Ways to Save on Your Utility Bill If you are like many Monrovia homeowners, you probably dread receiving your utility bills. If you are tired of spending too much on heating and cooling your home, consider these tips for saving on your utility bills.1. Have Your HVAC System Inspected If you have not had your HVAC system inspected lately, now is the time to do it. ... Continue Reading
That Smelly Odor
Why Does My Furnace Smell Like It's Burning? A burning smell when you turn on your furnace could be nothing or it could be a good thing. Since furnace problems are one of the top causes of Monrovia house fires, you shouldn't ignore a burning smell in your furnace. Here are three possible reasons your furnace might smell like it's burning.First Use in a While When ... Continue Reading
What is a Variable-Speed Furnace?
In the mild Pasadena climate, you need a furnace that can keep the chill away without blasting out hot air. A variable-speed furnace does this by adjusting its output to meet your needs.Modern Motors Offer Greater FlexibilityThe motor in an older, mid-efficiency furnace can run on a "high" and "low" speed. The furnace runs on high only during times of unusually ... Continue Reading
Resetting the Programmable Thermostat in Your Los Angeles Home
Gone are the days when thermostats were clunky boxes or round dials with often questionable accuracy. Today, however, thermostats offer convenient and intuitive features, whether you're using a standard digital thermostat, a programmable thermostat or a smart thermostat capable of WiFi networking integration. Some of the convenient features of modern thermostats are HVAC ... Continue Reading
Tips to Save Money and Increase Energy Efficiency this Season in LA
If you are like many people, you probably take steps such as turning off lights for energy efficiency at home. However, you might not know that you can reduce your energy bills even more by preventing wasted energy during heating and cooling. Here's how to do that this season.Use Better Window Treatments If you have ever touched a windowpane on a cool, cloudy day or ... Continue Reading
AC And Furnace Repair Los Angeles: How to Tell if Your Home Thermostat is Running into Problems
Your home thermostat is a crucial part of your heating and air conditioning system (HVAC). Although thermostats are usually reliable, they can still run into some problems.Your thermostat is designed to start your furnace and A/C when the temperature rises above or drops below the temperature you've selected. If this doesn't happen, it doesn't necessarily mean your ... Continue Reading
Heating Repair Los Angeles: Programmable Thermostats Can Help Homeowners Warm Their Homes More Effectively
When cold weather rolls around, homeowners are always looking for ways to heat their homes more efficiently and save money. Learn how programmable thermostats create a more energy-efficient way to heat your home.With a programmable thermostat, you can set your heating unit for different temperatures at different times of the day. When you plan to be away from the house ... Continue Reading
HVAC Technician Monrovia: CO Exposure Is Real — Learn the Symptoms and How to Avoid
As a homeowner, it is important to be aware of the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO). CO exposure puts your health and well-being in immediate danger, even in small concentrations. Take steps to educate your family on what CO is and how to protect yourselves against it. Are you looking for an HVAC technician Monrovia?About Carbon MonoxideCO is closely related to ... Continue Reading
After Installing a Programmable Thermostat, Make Sure You Use It Correctly for Best Results
A programmable thermostat is a great product that homeowners can use to control their overall heating and cooling costs throughout the year as long as they are being used correctly. In Pasadena, the weather can be cool in the mornings and very warm by the end of the day. If you find your furnace trying to keep up with the varying temperatures throughout the day you may ... Continue Reading
Modulating Furnace: Cool Savings For Warm Comfort
If you've ever felt chilly right before hearing your furnace turn on, you have firsthand experience of the deficiencies of standard furnaces. While heat leaves your house at varying rates depending on the weather outside, your furnace can only be on or off. This means the actual temperature in your house is constantly fluctuating, going up when the furnace is on and down ... Continue Reading
HVAC Options For A Second-Story Addition
When you're expanding your home by going up, consider your HVAC options before you get too far into the process. Your choice may affect how you design and engineer the space. The three choices include extending your current heating and air conditioning system, upgrading your current system, or installing an independent system for the new space.The advantages of each of ... Continue Reading
Is Carbon Monoxide Drifting From Your Garage Into Your Home?
Many homes in Southern California have attached garages, and while they add a lot of convenience, they can also bring carbon monoxide (CO) into your home. Garages, particularly in older homes, may not be sealed well and the CO and other toxic chemical gases can come into your home anytime you open the connecting door. The negative air pressure your forced-air conditioning ... Continue Reading
Furnace Replacement In Your Future? Make Sure You Buy The Right Size
If it is time to replace your home's furnace, you want to ensure the new unit is the proper size for your house. Installing a correctly sized furnace will result in an efficient operation during the entire heating season. If an undersized unit is installed, your home will never heat properly, and an oversized furnace will run for just short periods of time without ... Continue Reading
Have You Put Off Your Annual Furnace Service? Call Air-Tro Of Monrovia Now
If you’ve delayed annual furnace service, you must not understand its importance in helping to maintain a more reliable system with lower operating costs. We recommend scheduling professional service for your furnace every fall along with maintenance for your air conditioner every spring. Here’s a look at the service you can expect from an Air-Tro professional when you ... Continue Reading
Programmable Thermostats: How They Will Work In Your Pasadena-Area Home
Would you like to save money while you’re sleeping or away from home? You can save a substantial amount of energy while not sacrificing comfort by using a programmable thermostat.Use this guide to learn how to program energy-saving settings matched to your schedule, and for your particular heating and cooling systems. ... Continue Reading
