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
Air-Tro Supports Literacy in Monrovia
At Air-Tro we love supporting our community. Especially when it has to do with education and making a better environment for our children. Recently we contributed to Monrovia Reads, a local literacy charity. Here, President Bob Helbing is shown here with Monrovia Reads President Janet Wall. The mission of Monrovia Reads is to create and support an environment where ... 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
Making a Difference for the Anderson House in Monrovia
Air-Tro, Inc. was proud to lend a helping hand to Monrovia Historical Society's Make-A-Difference Day. This yard work project spruced up the Anderson House garden and fence. It's one of the very first houses built in Monrovia. The Anderson House is preserved by the Monrovia Historical Society. John Anderson built this home for his family in 1886. It is filled to the ... Continue Reading
Changing the World With Art – AirTro Supports Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA)
AirTro is proud to support MAFA's 55th Celebrate the Arts Show & ChalkFest to be held on October 5, 2019. MAFA is an all-volunteer non-profit organization whose key goals are to promote local artists and provide mentoring that encourages our young people to experience art. With the theme of "Art Changes the World", this year's chalk festival will feature over 40 ... Continue Reading
Helping to Preserve Monrovia’s Architectural Heritage
Each year on the first Sunday in May, the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group sponsors a the "Historic Home Tour" in Monrovia. These homes represent the wide variety of vintage structures which helps make Monrovia a desirable place to live. Visitors from outside the immediate area are delighted to discover this “gem” of a city of restored and well-maintained vintage ... Continue Reading
Future Innovators: Monrovia Kids Participates in 2019 First Championship
Donations from AirTro, Other Local Businesses Handled Travel, Other Expenses for Team We’re thrilled to announce that amazing middle school students from Monrovia, California competed at the First Tech World Championship at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston, Texas, April 17- 20. The team from Clifton Middle School, also known as the “Hippie Bots,” was ... Continue Reading
Supporting Monrovia Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Air-Tro was proud to support the Monrovia Guild’s Annual Fundraising Event “Celebrating Love and 70 Years of Giving” this past fall. The proceeds go directly to the Guild’s mission and goal of support to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the many benefits the Hospital brings to children and families. The Guild is currently raising funds to support healthy children ... Continue Reading
Air-Tro is Once Again Voted Best Air Conditioning and Heating by Monrovia Weekly and other San Gabriel Publications
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
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
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
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
3 Home Ventilation Options to Keep You Cool in Monrovia
3 Home Ventilation Options to Keep You Cool in MonroviaAdequate 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 ... Continue Reading
HVAC Monrovia: Essential Steps of a Professional A/C Installation
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 ... Continue Reading
Top Ways to Make Your Monrovia Home a Healthier Space
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 ... Continue Reading
Easy Ways to Save More Energy in Your Monrovia Home This Spring
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. ... Continue Reading
Make Sure Your Monrovia Home Is Ready for Spring with These Maintenance Tips
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 ... Continue Reading
5 Air Duct Cleaning Tips for Your Monrovia Home
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 ... Continue Reading
How to Compare HVAC Units for Your Monrovia Home
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 ... Continue Reading
Tips on Buying a High-Efficiency Furnace for Your Monrovia Home
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 ... Continue Reading
Furnace Repair Los Angeles: Choose the Best Furnace Filter for Your Home
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 ... Continue Reading
AC And Furnace Repair Los Angeles: How to Tell if Your Home Thermostat is Running into Problems
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 ... Continue Reading
HVAC Check up Monrovia: HVAC Warranty 101 — Don’t Accidentally Void Your Contract
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 ... Continue Reading
Pasadena HVAC Contractor: Need a New Furnace? Here’s What You’ll Face
Pasadena HVAC Contractor: Need a New Furnace? Here's What You'll FaceWhen 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 ... Continue Reading
