Electrostatic Air Filters: How Do They Work? Electrostatic air filters are a very effective way to improve the indoor air quality in your home. Therefore, if you are considering an air filtration system for your home, you may be looking for information about this type of filter and how it differs from other filtration systems. ... Continue Reading
Monrovia HVAC: Learn What Causes a Wet Air Filter and How to Prevent It in the Future
Monrovia HVAC: Learn What Causes a Wet Air Filter and How to Prevent It in the Future If you regularly check your HVAC system’s air filter, an accumulation of dust should come as no surprise. It’s just a sign telling you it’s time to change the filter. What most homeowners don’t expect is to find a wet air filter, but it can happen. Read on to learn what causes this and ... Continue Reading
Engagement, Enrichment and Support by Supporting Plymouth PTA
Air-Tro was proud to support the Plymouth Parent-Teacher Association, Inc. (“Plymouth PTA”), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that provides support and enrichment to the students and families at Plymouth Elementary School in Monrovia, California. Their over 250-person membership of dedicated parents, students, teachers, and staff work together to: engage ... Continue Reading
Sanitized Water System for Plymouth Elementary School
Air-Tro is a proud silver sponsor to the Parent-Teacher Association of Plymouth Elementary School (Plymouth PTA). With the support of the sponsors, the Plymouth PTA hosted bigger Family Nights and proudly opened the Makerspace. They also purchased a water filling station and sanitation system that will provide healthy and safe water access for everyone visiting the ... Continue Reading
Helping to Achieve School’s Soccer Goals
Air-Tro is proud to support the Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School's soccer goals. Bob Helbing handed personally handed the donation to the School Principal Geoffrey Zamorripa and ASB Fund Raising Coordinator Dave Hart. Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School believes that it is extremely important to promote a healthy lifestyle through quality education. They are ... Continue Reading
Brightening Lives with Christmas Baskets
Air-Tro is proud to support Knights of Columbus' Christmas Baskets that enlightened the lives of 60 deserving families. Each family received items to help them through the Christmas season as well as for the school year. Each gift basket contained staple items such as flour, rice, beans, and sugar. Each family received a $50 gift card to Smart and Final to purchase ... Continue Reading
Promoting Literacy and Enrichment with Plymouth PTA
Air-Tro was proud to support the Plymouth Parent-Teacher Association, Inc. (“Plymouth PTA”), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that provides support and enrichment to the students and families at Plymouth Elementary School in Monrovia, California. Plymouth PTA supports several programs aimed at enhancing literacy and STEAM education such as the Literacy ... Continue Reading
On Track to a Bright Future – Air-Tro Supports Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC)
This June 17th, HYC will be hosting their 14th Annual Golf Tournament at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda. It’s a fundraiser to help low-income youth and their families. Their goal is to raise $25,000 in net proceeds to benefit and empower children, youth, individuals, and families through counseling, treatment and support services in Southeast Los Angeles County and ... Continue Reading
Helping to Find Comfort at Home-Away-From-Home with the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
Helping to Find Comfort at Home-Away-From-Home with the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House The Ronald McDonald House is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy. The House was built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their ... Continue Reading
Is Now the Time to Replace Your Los Angeles Ductwork?
Your home's ductwork is the highway heated and cooled air uses to get to your rooms. Ducts are almost completely hidden from sight, meaning you may not think about it very often. Just like any other system in your home, ductwork can suffer from damage and breakdowns that make it necessary to evaluate the need for replacement. Here are signs that indicate you need to ... 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
Need a New Furnace? Keep these Tips in Mind When You’re Shopping in Pasadena
Need a New Furnace? Keep these Tips in Mind When You’re Shopping in PasadenaWhether you're shopping for a furnace for the first time or you haven't shopped for a heating system in a while, you may be pleasantly surprised by the sophisticated features available today. For example, some furnaces automatically adjust heat and airflow output in increments as precise as one ... Continue Reading
Tips to Save Money and Increase Energy Efficiency this Season in LA
Tips to Save Money and Increase Energy Efficiency this Season in LAIf 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 ... Continue Reading
You Need to Flush Sediment from Your LA Water Heater
How long will your water heater last before it needs replacement? The average is around 10 to 12 years, assuming it receives regular professional maintenance. However, hard water can reduce expected service life and substantially increase water heating costs. The “hardness” of water refers to non-toxic, naturally-occurring minerals such as calcium carbonate and magnesium. ... Continue Reading
Maintenance Agreements — What Are They and How Can They Help Los Angeles Homeowners?
Maintenance Agreements — What Are They and How Can They Help Los Angeles Homeowners?Regular maintenance is key to keep your HVAC equipment in good working condition, but it's easy to forget to book a service appointment at the start of the heating and cooling seasons. By signing a maintenance agreement with a reputable HVAC contractor, you'll get reminders about scheduling ... Continue Reading
How to Fix Problems with Hot and Cold Spots in Your Greater Los Angeles Home
How to Fix Problems with Hot and Cold Spots in Your Greater Los Angeles HomeHave you noticed that one room in your house is perfectly comfortable while another one is uncomfortable due to a temperature difference of several degrees? If so, you are not alone. Many homeowners experience annoying and uncomfortable hot and cold spots inside their homes. Fortunately, there are ... Continue Reading
Los Angeles IAQ: What Should You Do to Improve Indoor Air Quality this Fall?
Los Angeles smog, fall pollen and mold spores, and many other air contaminants make poor indoor air quality a common problem in our area. If you want to breathe easier this fall, there's a lot you can do to clean up your home's air. Control pollutants at their source. Improperly adjusted fuel-burning appliances can leak trace amounts of carbon monoxide. To prevent this, ... Continue Reading
Los Angeles HVAC: Why Should You Get Furnace Maintenance Now?
Los Angeles HVAC: Why Should You Get Furnace Maintenance Now?Have you given any thought to furnace maintenance? Thinking about furnace maintenance in early fall is not easy, because the temperature in the Los Angeles region is still quite warm—but this is the best time to give some attention to maintaining your furnace to avoid problems when the cooler weather hits in full ... Continue Reading
LA HVAC: What You Should Do to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Efficiently this Fall
LA HVAC: What You Should Do to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Efficiently this Fall.Ironically, temperatures in the LA region can be as hot or hotter in the fall than during the summer, making it important to keep your air conditioner clean and well-maintained. It will handle whatever late-season temperature spikes and Santa Ana winds efficiently and ... Continue Reading
HVAC Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers in Los Angeles Should Avoid
HVAC Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers in Los Angeles Should AvoidWhen you're about to buy your first home, there is a myriad of things to consider. Among them is the desire to keep your home comfortable in both winter and summer. To that end, you need to make sure the house's HVAC system is in good working order. Here are some mistakes first-time home buyers often make with ... Continue Reading
Heat Gain 101: What Monrovia Homeowners Need to Know
Heat Gain 101: What Monrovia Homeowners Need to KnowWhen you're trying to keep your home cool during a summer in the Monrovia area, heat gain is your number one enemy. Heat gain is the amount of heat added to your home by sources such as air leaks, moisture infiltration, solar radiation, heat given off by appliances or electronics, heat and moisture contributed home ... Continue Reading
Pasadena HVAC: Are There Benefits to Choosing a Heat Pump Over an Air Conditioner?
Pasadena HVAC: Are There Benefits to Choosing a Heat Pump Over an Air Conditioner? In this mild climate, the benefits of choosing a heat pump instead of a central air conditioner are many. Both heat pumps and air conditioners cool the air, but the heat pump can do double duty as a heating system in the winter. Cooling systems work by absorbing the heat inside homes ... Continue Reading
Los Angeles Air Conditioning: What Should I Do if My Evaporator Coil Is Frozen?
Los Angeles Air Conditioning: What Should I Do if My Evaporator Coil Is Frozen?If your air conditioner is having problems keeping up with the heat in the Los Angeles area, it's possible that the evaporator coil has frozen, which can reduce cooling efficiency and lead to system damage. When the evaporator coil is frozen, you'll have to first thaw it, then correct the cause ... Continue Reading
Los Angeles HVAC: Auto or Fan On? Learn Which Thermostat Setting Is Best for Your Home
Los Angeles HVAC: Auto or Fan On? Learn Which Thermostat Setting Is Best for Your Home Many of us take our home thermostats for granted. We set the temperature we want and then forget about it. But you can save money on utility bills while improving your comfort if you pay closer attention to thermostat settings. For example, your choice with the fan setting – "on" or ... Continue Reading
Insulation Myths Monrovia Homeowners Need to Avoid
Insulation Myths Monrovia Homeowners Need to Avoid Myths are great for reading material or movies, but home efficiency myths, on the other hand, should be stamped out before they spread to your pocketbook. Following are common insulation myths to be aware of when assessing your insulation. Paper-Based Cellulose Insulation Can Cause Fires Cellulose is produced from ... Continue Reading
