This is the Fourth Year in a Row that Air-Tro, Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating has Won the Readers Choice Award from the publishers of Monrovia Weekly, Pasadena Independent, Arcadia Weekly and Sierra Madre Weekly Robert Helbing, President of Air-Tro, Inc. Air Conditioning & Heating, is pleased to announce that his company was once again named the best air ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Inc. Wins Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company for the San Gabriel Valley
Air-Tro, Inc. Voted Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company Thank you everybody! For the third year in a row, Air-Tro, Inc. has been voted the best heating and air conditioning company in the San Gabriel Valley by readers of the Monrovia Weekly and other popular local papers in the communities of Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, El Monte, Temple City, ... Continue Reading
Heat Gain 101: What Monrovia Homeowners Need to Know
When 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 occupants, and conduction through walls, windows or ... Continue Reading
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 what can be done to prevent the issue in the future. Clogged Drain Lines As your air ... Continue Reading
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 paper pulp, but the insulation is chemically treated to ... Continue Reading
3 Home Ventilation Options to Keep You Cool in Monrovia
Adequate home ventilation has always been a major factor in keeping the house comfortable and the indoor environment fresh. Houses built before the 1970s got a lot more ventilation simply because residential construction standards permitted more cracks and gaps, and air exchange with the outdoors happened naturally. As energy efficiency became a greater priority, however, ... Continue Reading
HVAC Monrovia: Essential Steps of a Professional A/C Installation
When you're shopping for a new air conditioner, you should always check the appliance's efficiency rating. However, that's not the only factor that will have an impact on your energy costs. How you actually install your A/C can also have an affect on your utility bills. Here are four factors you should discuss in depth with your HVAC consultant to ensure you'll get ... Continue Reading
Top Ways to Make Your Monrovia Home a Healthier Space
A thorough cleaning regimen can go a long way towards keeping your household healthy. But even the most rigorous regimen may not be addressing certain factors that are contributing to less than healthful conditions. Knowledge is power, so arm yourself with some information if you're trying to create a healthier home. Ventilation Newer homes are built more air tight for ... Continue Reading
Easy Ways to Save More Energy in Your Monrovia Home This Spring
In Monrovia, we always welcome the arrival of spring by flinging our windows open and enjoying the breeze. But spring is also a time to plan for the long cooling season ahead. Here are some essential home energy-saving tips that can help keep your energy costs down this summer. Replace your air filter. Scheduling spring HVAC maintenance should be at the top of your to-do ... Continue Reading
Make Sure Your Monrovia Home Is Ready for Spring with These Maintenance Tips
It's finally spring, which means it's also time for seasonal maintenance. Spring is the perfect time to look around your home, note any winter damages (we did have a bit of snow, after all) and complete all necessary repairs. These simple maintenance tips can help you get started: Roof. Heavy rain, wind and even relentless sunshine can wreak havoc on your roof. You can ... Continue Reading
5 Air Duct Cleaning Tips for Your Monrovia Home
Your air ducts are out of sight, but they shouldn't be out of mind. Ducts, which need to be airtight, don't always stay that way. When leaks occur, dirt can make its way into your system, as can rodents, insects, moisture and mold. To help you assess whether it's time to clean your ductwork, here are some air duct cleaning tips to help guide you: Mold in Your ... Continue Reading
How to Compare HVAC Units for Your Monrovia Home
If you're planning to install a new HVAC system in your Monrovia home, you're no doubt researching your choices. Admittedly, your options are numerous and overwhelming, so it helps to know how to compare different HVAC units. Here are five tips that may help you simplify the job. Gather information. Manufacturers provide ample information about their systems. You can ... Continue Reading
Tips on Buying a High-Efficiency Furnace for Your Monrovia Home
A furnace replacement today involves many more decisions than it did in the past when there weren't as many efficiency features. If you’re thinking about buying a high-efficiency furnace, we've included a couple tips below to help simplify the process. Furnace Efficiency The efficiency of a furnace is rated as a percentage of home heating output against home energy ... Continue Reading
Furnace Repair Los Angeles: Choose the Best Furnace Filter for Your Home
Choosing the best furnace filter for your home can be a daunting task. There are a wide range of filters on the market today, all with varying degrees of effectiveness, so it pays to know how they work and what each rating means. Contact Air-Tro Inc. for more information on furnace repair option in Los Angeles. Furnace Ratings Filters for an HVAC system are generally ... 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
HVAC Check up Monrovia: HVAC Warranty 101 — Don't Accidentally Void Your Contract
You probably don't think much about your HVAC warranty until there is a problem with your system and you want to know if the repair costs are covered under the warranty. Unfortunately, your lack of interest in the warranty may cause you to accidentally void your contract. Here are five things that will void or at least reduce the length and value of your HVAC ... Continue Reading
Pasadena HVAC Contractor: Need a New Furnace? Here's What You'll Face
When installing a new furnace, whether a system replacement, home renovation or new home design, it pays to be organized on relevant points regarding furnace options, initial costs, lifetime costs and quality of home comfort. Here’s what you’ll face. Energy Source One of the first factors you’ll need to consider is the energy source your new furnace will use. Natural gas ... Continue Reading
Furnace Repair Monrovia: A Good Furnace Filter Offers Many Benefits
Whether you are one of the many Californians who suffer from allergies or are simply trying to improve the air quality within your home, choosing a good furnace filter can help remove dust, pollen and bacteria from circulating throughout your house. Knowing the different types of filters available will help you make the best decision based on your needs. Disposable ... 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 Monoxide CO is closely related to ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro Wins Monrovia Weekly Readers' Choice Award for 2014
Air-Tro, Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to announce that they have won the local Monrovia Weekly Readers' Choice Award for 2014. The soon-to-be-published Readers’ Choice Awards edition is a popular guide to the restaurants, retail stores, home and garden services and other businesses in the San Gabriel Valley and has become an annual tradition. Beacon ... Continue Reading
Five Best Houseplants for Improving Air Quality Monrovia, California
Tightly constructed modern homes may be energy efficient, yet the accumulation and recirculation of airborne contaminants can create indoor pollution levels that are far higher than can be found in outdoor air in many situations. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) offgassing from a number of household items and additional common sources of indoor air pollution all lower the ... Continue Reading
HVAC Fall Maintenance in Monrovia: Why It's Important to Think of It Now
It's about to be fall again in Monrovia, and it's time to schedule your home's HVAC fall maintenance inspection. Having a heating system that effectively operates at its peak efficiency is essential to maintaining a comfortable home during the chillier fall and winter weather. To do so, it's important to schedule autumn maintenance with your local California HVAC ... Continue Reading
Signs It's Time for an A/C Replacement California
Even the best air conditioner (A/C) will have to be replaced; knowing the exact time for a replacement is tricky, though. It’s a big purchase that will affect your life for years to come, so researching and planning is crucial. Here are some signs that it might be time for an A/C replacement. Old age. The typical maximum age range for well maintained A/Cs is between 12 ... Continue Reading
Ductwork Pasadena: Why the Ductwork Needs Inspection Now and Then
When it comes to maintaining the equipment in your Pasadena home, it's important to keep in mind that the ductwork needs inspection too. Your home's ductwork needs to be properly sealed to keep your space warm during the cold season, cool during the hot season, and to promote greater energy efficiency all year round. When air ducts aren't properly sealed, they waste the ... Continue Reading
