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
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
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
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
Worried About Indoor Air Quality? Houseplants Can Help!
HVAC and Houseplants Go Together to Promote Healthy Indoor Living Of course you’ve read it here: there are several important things you should do regularly to improve the air quality inside your home. Changing your air filters every three to six months, for example, makes a huge difference when it comes to ensuring the air inside your home is clean and fresh. Using ... Continue Reading
When Good Ideas Go Wrong: Check Out These Off the Wall HVAC Repairs and Installs
Creative Handymen Get Creative With Their HVAC Repairs and Installs So a fan sent us some photos recently of some crazy air conditioning repair jobs. Instead of risking your life or that of your hapless handyman, why not get in touch with professionals at Air-Tro, instead? We’ve been around for more than 40 years, and specialize, quite frankly, in saving you money ... Continue Reading
5 Steps To Preparing For Annual Service
Eventually, every HVAC unit is going to need service and maintenance, and contacting a professional for annual service is a great way to ensure that everything continues to run smoothly all year round. Preparing for annual service shouldn't be difficult, but some homeowners seem to have trouble in this area. ... Continue Reading
Troubling Signs That Your Ductwork Needs Attention
The ductwork in your home serves as a network of tubes that deliver heated or cooled air to every room. Sometimes, problems occur with the duct system that waste money, degrade home comfort and even threaten your health. Here are some troubling signs that your ductwork needs attention. ... Continue Reading
Ventilation And Insulation: Remedies For An Attic That’s Running A Temperature
Because your home is kept comfortable with air conditioning, your attic will always be hotter in the summer compared to your home’s interior. However, there are two concepts that can serve as remedies for an attic that’s running a temperature: ventilation and insulation. Here’s a look at why these remedies are important and how you can implement them in your Pasadena home. ... Continue Reading
Replacing Your Air Conditioning System: Features To Look For
Replacing Your Air Conditioning System: Features To Look For Replacing your air conditioning system is an investment that takes careful consideration. Today, there are more options than ever to meet the specific needs of homeowners. Take time to learn of the advanced features to help make your investment a wise and informed one. ... Continue Reading
Duct Diagnostics: 4 Steps To A More Efficient System
If your cooling or heating equipment isn’t performing up to par, it may have nothing to do with your A/C unit or furnace. The trouble’s more than likely some distance away, out of sight in the attic or the crawl space where your ductwork tips runs. Proper duct diagnostics performed by an HVAC pro will reveal problems with duct leakage, inadequate ductwork insulation or ... Continue Reading
Vacationing? Tend To These Home-Maintenance Essentials Before You Leave
Preparing for your summer vacation involves more than booking flights and hotels and making sure you pack everything you need in your luggage. It should also include getting your home ready for your absence. Whether you’ll be gone a few days or a few months, here are some home-maintenance essentials that will help keep your home safe from unexpected damage and secure from ... Continue Reading
Freon® Prices Are Going Up — Can You Afford To Keep That Aging Air Conditioner?
Freon® Prices Are Going Up -- Can You Afford To Keep That Aging Air Conditioner? Freon® prices are on the rise, and unlike gas prices that fluctuate periodically, the rise in refrigerant prices will be permanent. When the U.S. signed the Montreal Protocol, it brought an end to the production of Freon® for any purpose other than replacing the refrigerant in existing ... Continue Reading
Finding A Contractor: 7 Tips To Ensure That You Make The Right Choice
When you hire a contractor for an HVAC job, you want to be sure that the contractor and his employees will follow appropriate health and safety precautions, will not compromise your home security and will do the job right without creating operational hazards with the equipment they’ve installed. Here are seven tips you can use to make the right choice when finding a ... Continue Reading
A Whole-Home Approach To Lowering Your Energy Bills
A Whole-Home Approach To Lowering Your Energy Bills Proper maintenance of your heating and cooling system and cutting down on energy usage are the primary components to saving on your energy bills. During the heating season, there are several more things you can do around your home to cut energy bills. ... Continue Reading
Make Sure Air Conditioner Maintenance Goes On Your Spring To-Do List
Make Sure Air Conditioner Maintenance Goes On Your Spring To-Do List With spring fast approaching, it's not too soon to start thinking about air conditioner maintenance. Like all mechanical equipment, your air conditioner runs better when it's kept in top shape. An air conditioner uses quite a bit of electricity, and by keeping it maintained, you lower your bills and add ... Continue Reading
Heads Up — That Noisy Furnace Needs Attention
Heads Up -- That Noisy Furnace Needs Attention If you have a noisy furnace, it could be a sign of problems with the unit. Furnace noises often indicate that there is a problem with the system that needs correction right away. If you allow your furnace to operate noisily for several weeks or months, you may end up having to replace the furnace much sooner than you ... Continue Reading
