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Triton Air
Extraordinary Service and Generosity
For over 20 years, Triton Air has been helping families enjoy clean air and comfortable temperatures at home. After a few hotter-than-usual summers, you might say that the Triton Team and founders Michael and Kimberly Nicolai are now genuinely saving lives in the African country of Malawi. That’s where an ambulance funded by Triton Air customers, employees, and the local community transports patients and pregnant women to give birth at a hospital. Covering the 30-mile radius of a single hospital where roads are not paved, this 4×4 ruggedized vehicle has the ability to navigate the steep and winding terrain.
This past year, the ambulance was en route to David Gordon Hospital with a woman in labor when it approached a steep leg of the journey and the baby decided it couldn’t wait. In the back of the Triton Air ambulance, over 10,000 miles away from Orange County, the woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy. The mother, whose other options to get to the hospital included walking or ox cart, was so grateful to have the assistance of EMTs and a safe, clean place to deliver that she gave the boy a truly remarkable name: Triton.
For those who know Michael and his wife Kimberly, giving and providing for those in need is their passion. In 2022, they installed free in-home systems for two recovering cancer patients, one of whom was a former hospice nurse.
Triton Air also partnered with Lennox and PW Stephens to install a free heating and duct system for a nearby women’s shelter. The facility works to bridge the gap between high school and adulthood for kids who have recently left foster homes and need a place to live.
Michael says the experience reminded him that many young people need a hand as they move into the workforce. While most Orange County parents encourage their children to attend college, Michael knows it’s not for everyone, and for some, a career as a skilled tradesperson is a much better fit. “The trades are a wonderful avenue for learning mechanics, engineering, controls, and how to communicate and connect with people,” he says.
Tradespeople are in tremendous demand and have an opportunity to impact the community while providing for a family. To answer the call, Michael created a page at tritonair.com where those with or without experience may apply. Working with heating and AC involves unique and valuable skills, and Michael wants to help launch careers in this area. “It’s so much more than installations and repairs,” he says. “If you’re honest, have character, and like working with your hands and mind, scan the code to start the conversation and explore the opportunity!”
Michael also wants to help homeowners warm their homes this winter. With chillier temperatures this time of year, he says you may hear noisy vents when running your heat at night. Here are Michael’s tips for a quieter home:
- Turn the heat on, go to the noisy vent, and if it has an adjustment lever, try opening or closing the vent by moving the lever by as much as an inch. DO NOT fully close the vent. Sometimes even the slightest adjustment makes a big difference in reducing the sound.
- If adjusting the vent doesn’t help, you may want to upgrade the vent to a quieter, high-flow style.
- Another option is to install duct-rated sound reduction insulation to decrease the noise.
- For larger rooms, consider the addition of a second vent. “We often find that adding an additional return or supply vent to master bedrooms greatly reduces noise and generates more consistent temperatures,” he says.
If you’re looking for ways to create a more peaceful home environment, call Triton Air for their expertise and integrity. Contact them for sound advice and support the generous work of a purpose-driven company. Call 949-482-2492 or visit TritonAir.com today!
Triton Air
1221 Puerta Del Sol #300, San Clemente
949.482.2492 | TritonAir.com
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