Learn About the Air Conditioning Issues That Come Along with High Temps Summer means different things to different people, but most of us welcome the beloved traditions that accompany this time of year. Whether it’s the sounds of kids playing Marco Polo in the swimming pool, or the taste of cool, crisp watermelon served up at the picnic table, this is a time for ... Continue Reading
It’s Summertime. Why Is Your Office Freezing?
What to Do When Your Commercial HVAC Works Too Well It’s one of life’s greatest mysteries: on the hottest days of summer, there are certain offices that blow colder than a winter’s day in the Arctic Circle. You can usually spot the employees working in those types of environments by what they wear to and from the office. While the rest of us are in short sleeves, ... Continue Reading
Knowing Definitions of Important HVAC Parts Can Help
Check Out This Glossary of Air Conditioning Terms to Impress Friends, Family and Random Strangers When it comes to heating and cooling, our technicians spend a lot of time studying: the parts, their potential problems, and what these elements of any HVAC system are supposed to do. We also prep our team on the latest technologies and up-to-date regulations on how this ... Continue Reading
Commercial HVAC System Upkeep: Three Ways This Translates into Lower Operating Costs
The Commercial Property Owner’s Easy Way to Save Commercial real estate ownership requires a constant balance between what you have to spend and what you need to save. We understand that at Air-Tro. The newest bells and whistles for any property may not be fiscally appropriate at a particular time, whatever their benefits. The fact is that while HVAC is a “must-have” ... Continue Reading
Indoor Air Quality and Lung Health: a Connection That’s Never Been More Important
Now’s the Time to Make Your HVAC Safe for Everyone in Your Home First, let’s get this out of the way: as much as we’d like it to, HVAC cannot alone prevent transmission of disease, viruses, and other scary stuff. With so many scams online right now offering to treat, or cure the myriad health issues facing Americans right now, we needed to remind you of that. We want ... Continue Reading
New Decade, New HVAC Pictures from Around the Web
From Energy Efficiency to Solar Cats, Here’s a Pop Culture Snapshot of Today’s HVAC Concerns Like everyone else, we’re on the web most every day, both for business and entertainment. Whether it’s reading about the latest in technology breakthroughs for variable-motor powered commercial heating and cooling systems, or just advice on how to conserve energy around the ... Continue Reading
Historic Buildings and Commercial HVAC: Retrofitting Tips
The HVAC Challenges of Older and Landmark Commercial Buildings San Gabriel Valley is famous for many architectural landmarks. Indeed, our historic buildings are part of what define this lovely area for businesses and residents alike. However, when it comes to owning an old building as part of a commercial property portfolio, the joys of these gorgeous structures can ... Continue Reading
Don’t Let Fido Destroy Your Air Filters: Tips to Keep Heating and Air Conditioning Animal-Safe
According to the National Pet Products Association, more than 67% of American households own a pet. Whether it’s a gecko or a golden retriever, this number is up substantially from the 56% of households surveyed who did back in 1988, the first year the study was conducted. That’s a lot of fur (and scales, and fish food, and more…) Many of us at Air-Tro are also pet ... Continue Reading
Replace or Repair? How to Tell the Difference with Your Home’s HVAC System
Wait! Don't Spend a Lot of Money If You Don't Have To. Some HVAC Problems Are a Quick Fix It’s fun to buy a new plant or new picture for your living room; you can see the upgrade right in front of you and enjoy it. It’s sometimes less fun to replace behind-the-scenes equipment in your home, however. While these items may be more important to your home’s livability, ... 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
Landlords Take Note: High Performance Commercial HVAC Now Mission Critical for Seasonal Weather Extremes
Preventative System Maintenance Essential for Keeping Tenants Happy and Healthy Temps in the San Gabriel Valley can be brutal almost any time of the year. For quality renters with their pick of high-end properties, indoor comfort is more than just a perk; it’s mandatory. If you’re not up to date on the ins and outs of the HVAC system installed in your new rental home, ... Continue Reading
Super Blooms and Super Sneezes: Eliminate Pollen from Your HVAC System
Allergy Season Is Here for Pasadena, Monrovia and La Canada. Here’s How to Reduce Pollen in Your Home. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year, qualifying it as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. That’s a lot of tissue! And with this year’s wet winter, ... Continue Reading
Selecting a Qualified HVAC Contractor: Why It Matters
Your Family’s Safety and Security Depend On It It may not seem that important, but in a world of fakes, it’s important to get the real deal when it comes to an HVAC contractor for your home. Why? Aside from ensuring you’ll get high quality equipment designed to last well beyond the next service visit, you’ll also have peace of mind from knowing your system is safe as ... Continue Reading
Troubleshooting: When Your Air Conditioner Doesn’t Turn On
Starting Up Your Air Conditioner After a Long Winter’s Nap, and What to Do If It Won't Turn On Winter has passed and the temperatures are rising. You might come home soon from a long day at work to turn on your air conditioner for the first time since the fall, hoping to generate some cool indoor comfort …. and your system won't turn on. What should you do? The ... 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
The Secret to Residential Heating and Cooling That Never Breaks Down
It’s in the Maintenance, Silly You might have had to learn the hard way, but sooner or later most adults figure out never to let the car go too long without a lube, oil and filter. Ditto with paying health insurance premiums and making sure your homeowners insurance doesn’t lapse. It’s not always fun, but taking care of these routine tasks every year prevents disaster ... Continue Reading
New Homeowners: Furnace Maintenance You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Save Money and Save Energy with These Simple Tips for Your New Home In the rush to handle every detail, the transition into a new home from your old one can be very stressful. Between unpacking boxes to arranging for a new mailing address, it might seem ridiculous to spend any time worrying about the HVAC system. Don’t ignore these easy ways to keep your furnace running ... Continue Reading
Get Good Grades for Seasonal Energy Use with these Commercial HVAC Maintenance Tips
These easy suggestions will get you good grades in energy efficiency, and save you big money on utility bills, too. The leaves are changing, school is back in session and it’s time to attend to seasonal maintenance for your HVAC system to keep it performing throughout the cooler months. Doing so will not only save you money, but keep your system working well for ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Takes Your Safety Seriously, with an HVAC Team You Can Trust
When It Comes to Home Security or Air Conditioning Repair, Peace of Mind Is What Counts In a day and age when every newspaper has a story about property crime or worse plaguing our suburbs, your well-being and that of your family has never been more important. At Air-Tro, all of us are parents and children, husbands, and wives. We read those articles too, and worry about ... Continue Reading
Why Is Regular Commercial HVAC Maintenance So Important, Anyway?
We Love Seeing You, But Your Commercial Air Conditioning System Loves Us Even More! We know we talk a lot about commercial HVAC maintenance in this space, but occasionally we get a customer who asks, “What the heck do you guys do with this stuff, anyway? Is it really that important?” Given how mission critical it is to service commercial systems regularly, we don’t ... Continue Reading
What’s in a Name? When It Comes to HVAC, Pretty Much Everything
Only Air-Tro Has More than 49 Years of Award Winning Heating and Air Conditioning Expertise We hear the ads, we see the commercials. As California gets hot, everyone in the world seems to be opening up a new HVAC company, or including heating and air conditioning maintenance and installation in their roster of services. Why should anyone care? Surely they all are ... Continue Reading
Changes to Tax Law Mean New HVAC Upgrades for Savvy Commercial Building Owners
New Rules Around Business Expenses Include Important Changes that Will Save You Money We write about air filters, funny HVAC commercials or even the benefits of ductless mini split systems in this space, but until recently, we left the subject of the IRS alone. This is an upbeat blog, remember? But for anyone watching their spend (and what successful commercial ... Continue Reading
Staying Cool in Hot Weather: Helping Your HVAC Help You
Air Conditioning Works, But Cool Beverages Are Good Too A friend at Air-Tro tells a story about growing up in Southern California next to a neighbor with a big, beautiful swimming pool. Every summer, the sounds of the neighbors splashing around in their pool would drift over to her own pool-less back yard, making the temperature outside seem even hotter ... 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
