Small problems can become big ones when temperatures rise. The heat waves of summer are getting more frequent. For those sensitive to temperature, this translates into daytime being a little unbearable, too. However, there are certain things you can do to keep your indoor temps cool. You'll also avoid putting too much strain on your air conditioning system ...or your ... Continue Reading
Best Practices for Southern California Commercial HVAC Maintenance
Pollution and Temperature Extremes Make Upkeep More Important Than Ever We’ve discussed the similarity between your company vehicles and your commercial HVAC system before in this space. It bears repeating that regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping all your commercial equipment in good condition, including your HVAC. Like an oil change, HVAC inspections ... Continue Reading
Forget Shark Week: HVAC Fins Are Important Too
Damaged Fins Block Airflow Most people outside the HVAC industry can identify and locate a few parts of their air conditioner: the condenser, the vents, maybe even where their air filters are. Hopefully you know where those are too, as changing your air filters is a regular and important part of a homeowner’s HVAC maintenance routine. However, you may not notice that ... Continue Reading
Be On the Lookout for These Commercial HVAC Issues This Summer
Addressing These Hot Weather Problems Will Bring Cool Savings to Your Wallet It’s pretty universal: no commercial property owner wants to deal with an HVAC breakdown in the summertime. Tenants aren’t happy with AC that doesn’t work, and it’s proven science that employees will work less efficiently in an unpleasantly warm environment. Like a Minneapolis commercial ... Continue Reading
Repair or Replace? What to do when your air conditioner is not blowing cold air
Is your system 8 to 10 years old? Or is it about 15 to 20? What do you do when you do when your air conditioning unit no longer blows cold air? Check our expert’s advice on air conditioning maintenance in this video: “Repair or replace by AIR-TRO, a game that asks all of the tough HVAC questions so that you don't have to! “Okay, we have a question from the ... Continue Reading
Get Your Air Conditioning Ready for Summer!
Easy HVAC Maintenance Now Saves You Headaches Later With warm days ahead, it’s time to get your air conditioning ready for reliable indoor comfort all summer long. Here’s a brief checklist to run through before you head to the pool! Change your furnace or air handler filters. Pet dander, smog, and pollen can all clog up the system, forcing your HVAC to work harder ... Continue Reading
The 4 Signs You Need Commercial HVAC Repair
Save Money, Save Energy with Smart Commercial Maintenance For most businesses and commercial property owners, thinking about potential commercial HVAC repairs probably isn’t top of mind most of the time. Nevertheless, once you familiarize yourself with common signs of HVAC problems, this knowledge can help you catch a potential issue before it turns into an ... Continue Reading
Why Electrical HVAC Repairs Should Be Left to the Pros
DIY Nightmares Don’t Have to Happen We’ll cut to the chase: some HVAC upgrades and even repairs can be done quite easily as a do-it-yourself project. Who doesn’t enjoy changing an air filter? Okay, so maybe we’re getting carried away, but you know what we mean. However, there are some things best left to the pros, full stop. That list includes HVAC electrical ... Continue Reading
There is water pooling around our AC unit. Should I repair or replace?
Water leakage from your AC unit can be perfectly normal. However, there are certain circumstances when a leaking AC could be a cause for concern and warrant a service call. In this video, comfort consultant Jerren Guzman answers a question from Mrs. Reynolds: She is asking: There is water pooling all around our AC unit, repair or replace? Well, we could have ... 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
Get the Scoop on These Common Warm Weather Commercial HVAC Issues
Know When It’s Time to Call for Repairs We’re heading into warm weather here in the Southland, and it’s a time when all commercial building owners need to be cognizant of potential issues that go along with summertime HVAC. Read about common problems below: Suspicious Puddles: Seeing any mysterious fluid around your commercial HVAC equipment? It could be ... Continue Reading
Allergies and Your Air Conditioner: What They Have In Common
Solutions for Your Sneezes Are a Phone Call Away Everyone has an allergy to something these days, it seems. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans have experienced some type of allergic response in the past year. Worse still, these reactions are estimated to cost our nation upwards of $18 billion dollars a ... Continue Reading
Our HVAC System Shut Down Suddenly. Should I Repair or Replace?
In this video, we have a question from Helbing International: Our commercial HVAC system completely shut down all of a sudden. Repair or Replace? Well, actually, if the system shuts down all of a sudden that could actually be good news. Worst case scenario, it could be a compressor or a motor, which are still very much repairable, especially if the unit ... Continue Reading
Spring Has Sprung: Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
An Ounce of Prevention Keeps Your Air Conditioning From a Pound of Repairs Okay, so the aphorism is a little wonky, but what’s so great anyway about the original term “a pound of cure?" In any case, the phrase still rings true. Take care of your air conditioning with a few maintenance tasks this spring, and you’ll enjoy indoor comfort all summer long. First off, change ... Continue Reading
The Connection Between Commercial HVAC Maintenance and Overall Profitability
Don't Let Your HVAC System Cost You More Than It Should In business, every penny counts. And as any commercial property owner knows, owning a building is no different. Indeed, turning a profit on your asset requires prudent management every step of the way. When it comes to your heating and air conditioning system, your choices for preventative maintenance will often ... Continue Reading
3 HVAC Myths You Might Not Realize Are Untrue
Get the facts about your heating and air conditioning system. With so much information readily available online, it’s easy to fall for fake news. When it comes to HVAC, those misconceptions may just be costing you money. Below are some common ideas about central heating and cooling that we often run across with our customers. Myth #1: Your air filter only needs to be ... Continue Reading
Repair or Replace? Should I replace my filters even though my HVAC system is running fine?
Is changing the filter really important in HVAC Maintenance? Does it help keep our system clean? What about allergies? Find out how you can keep your HVAC system, and your health in tiptop condition by maintaining your filters in this video: Repair or replace by AIR-TRO, a game that asks all of the tough HVAC questions so that you don't have to! Mrs. Wagner ... Continue Reading
Six Simple Things You Can Do To Minimize Problems And Maximize HVAC Efficiency
You Can Make a Difference in Your Utility Costs! It’s a fact: your operating costs for a commercial building largely revolve around what you spend for heating and cooling. But did you know that the Department of Energy estimates that most businesses could save up to 30% in energy expenses with more efficient fixes and upgrades? Here are four tips to help you get the ... Continue Reading
Your HVAC Service Checks: Get Them Regularly, Or Pay Later
Do Your Wallet a Favor, and Schedule an Inspection Today! Saving money and creating a sensible operating budget have never been more important for today’s commercial real estate owners. Who wants to pay for equipment repairs or worse, replacements when you don’t have to? When it comes to your heating and air conditioning, preventative maintenance and HVAC service ... Continue Reading
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Is It Time to Replace Your Current HVAC System?
How Long Does an Air Conditioner Really Last? In this disposable age, it can be frustrating to have to swap out the current model of an expensive item every two years or less when the “latest upgrade” means the older version isn’t working as well. To be sure, other folks like to hold onto things for a long time. Some of us prefer to fix something on principle rather ... Continue Reading
Going Beyond HVAC: This May Be the Blog That Saves Your Life
Avoid a Holiday Tragedy with a Smoke Detector That Works It’s that time of year again, when thoughts turn to visits with family, friends and celebrations. We love this season too! However, remember to include a small but significant tradition in your holiday planning this year: check your smoke alarms. We don’t need to remind you that there are more household fires ... Continue Reading
Repair or Replace? Should I replace my fire detectors if they don’t detect carbon monoxide?
Should I replace my fire detectors if they don’t detect carbon monoxide? Every year, people die of carbon monoxide poisoning due to it being undetectable. Odorless and tasteless, it's dubbed as the “Silent Killer” and is difficult to detect when present. Find out how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in this video: “Repair or replace by AIR-TRO,” a game that ... Continue Reading
Proactive Fall Maintenance Tips for Commercial HVAC Systems
Seasonal Preventative Service Ensures Maximum Performance With so much to do before the end of the year, proactive fall maintenance for commercial HVAC systems probably doesn’t feel like that much of a priority. But what if we told you this is the number one way to save money on your heating and air conditioning, not just now but for the next year too? Take care of ... Continue Reading
Two Common AC Problems You Can Do Something About
Save money by fixing the little issues... before they turn into big ones. Here in Southern California, indoor comfort means having your air conditioning functioning at peak performance all of the time. Who wants to waste money on high energy bills and reduced cooling levels when it’s hot out? Recognizing these common air conditioning problems will help you ... Continue Reading
Choosing the Right HVAC Contractor: What to Know
Protect Your Heating and Air Conditioning Investment While we like to think we’re extra charming here at Air-Tro with our good looks and sparkling personalities, we acknowledge that we know a few other HVAC companies around that are pretty great too. We see them around town, and at the many professional conclaves we attend, and all of them would be fine choices to ... Continue Reading
