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Are you looking for a dependable HVAC contractor in the Pasadena area? Look no further than Air-Tro. We are local professionals who have your best interests in mind. Our team is committed to delivering top-notch service at the best value. When you work with us, you don’t have to worry about no-shows or late service, hidden charges, or other inconveniences. We make sure you enjoy a smooth and pleasant experience from start to finish. Click here to read our customer reviews and see what you can expect when you work with us.

Family Owned and Run, Providing Exceptional Solutions Since 1969

Owners Bob and Tony Helbing are fourth-generation contractors, tracing their industry roots back to their great-grandfather, Alois Eck, who immigrated to America from Alsace and founded Eck and Sons Roofing in Chicago in 1897.

Bob and Tony’s father, John Helbing—a former naval officer and chemical engineer—moved the Helbing family to Pasadena, CA and founded Air-Tro in 1969. In 1975, John started a separate service department and began offering scheduled maintenance agreements. In ten years, service grew from two to fifteen employees.

John’s oldest son Tony joined Air-Tro in 1985 after a successful career in office equipment sales in New York City. The younger son, Bob, came aboard in 1987 from the aerospace sector. John retired at the end of 1993 and the sons now own and run the firm.

Air-Tro Today: a Fully-Equipped Team at Your Service

The Air-Tro facility has been located at the same Monrovia address since 1979. The building is 11,000 sq. ft. It serves as offices, a warehouse and a sheet metal shop. Vehicles include 22 service vans, 9 Izusu diesel flatbed trucks for the installers and two stakebed trucks for deliveries. Each field employee carries a smartphone for instant access, and all service calls are dispatched via computer.

With instant connection and communication between our team, our customers can rest assured that they will receive the fast, efficient service they expect.

The sheet metal shop uses a computer-controlled plasma torch to speed the fabrication of the ductwork. The office staff uses a Linux data server linked to 14 PCs for dispatching, accounting, payroll, lead tracking and scheduling, etc.

Today, Air-Tro, Inc. is a $10 million/year air conditioning contractor with a staff of 64 full-time employees. We have twenty-two service technicians and sixteen equipment installers. In addition to Tony and Bob Helbing, the management team includes Donn Capps and Jim Hunter. Donn and Jim between them have over 80 years of experience at Air-Tro and in the air conditioning industry.