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
HVAC Problems Hopefully You Don’t Have
It’s Silly Condenser Picture Day! We follow numerous online HVAC forums, trading experiences about various air conditioner systems and parts, sharing advice on repairs and trading tips on complicated HVAC issues. But sometimes the best posts on these kinds of websites are the photos people share of disasters they encounter and the strange situations only an HVAC repairman ... Continue Reading
Summertime HVAC: Common Seasonal Problems
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
