Hot and Cold Spots? Get Even Heating and Cooling

Hot and Cold Spots? Get Even Heating and Cooling. Photo of a young woman switching on the AC with a remote while sitting on a sofa in her home.

Do you experience four seasons just by walking through your home?

Does one room feel like a hot summer day and another like a cold winter night all at the same time?

Inconsistent heating and cooling are common problems that can affect your comfort and increase your energy bills in Lighthouse Point.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat. Photo of a woman adjusting a digital thermostat mounted on a wall.

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier. Naturally, anything can be confusing at times, so feel free to contact our qualified Ferrara’s Air, Inc. team members with any questions you may have about your programmable thermostat.

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Celebrate Summer With an Air Conditioning Tune-up

July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar. It marks National Air Conditioning Day

July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar. It marks National Air Conditioning Day, which commemorates the work of Willis Carrier, father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Florida home.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips. Close up photo of an air conditioning unit.

Spring is finally arriving in Florida! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless! Relaxed young hispanic female homeowner sitting on huge comfortable couch

You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Lighthouse Point home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall.

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Pompano Beach home?

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Duct Cleaning

Duct Cleaning

Is your home’s air making you sick? Dust, allergens, and even pet dander can build up in your air ducts, leading to poor indoor air quality. This can trigger allergies and asthma attacks and even contribute to respiratory problems.

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling. Mid adult couple filling document in the kitchen at home.

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your Boca Raton home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Ferrara’s Air, Inc. to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

Does an AC Kill Mold? Hand in a yellow rubber glove

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Florida home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Is My Home Energy Efficient?

Is My Home Energy Efficient?

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Florida utility bills!  But what about creating an energy efficient home?

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Air Conditioning Basics–Did You Know?

Air Conditioning Basics–Did You Know? AC fan.

Did you know “evaporative cooling” is an old form of air conditioning that historians trace back to ancient Egypt and Persia? The process involves leaving out water, snow, or ice and letting it evaporate to cool an indoor area.

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Controlling Humidity in Your Home

Controlling Humidity in Your Home. A potted herb garden by the kitchen window.

Hot days feel much less bearable when accompanied by humidity. That’s because increased humidity makes it harder for your sweat to evaporate. Our staff at Ferrara’s Air, Inc. reminds our neighbors to stay safe this summer. Monitor weather advisories and drink plenty of water, and pay attention to how you feel when it’s hot out.

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Summer Savings Tips for AC

Summer Savings Tips for AC. MOney out of a vent.

It’s summertime in Florida. The team at Ferrara’s Air Inc hopes you find time to relax with friends and family, taking in the beautiful sunny days. On days when it gets a bit too sunny, you can jump in a pool or bask in the cool breeze your air conditioner provides.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity? A couple sitting on a couch in front of a fan.

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your  home’s relative indoor humidity.

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AC Maintenance Checklist

AC Maintenance Checklist. Couple at computer.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Boca Raton without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

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Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps. Hands of Technician are using a measuring tool to check Vacuum pump evacuates air for air conditioner.

In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons That’s why Ferrara’s Air, Inc. is pleased to offer a variety of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products tailored to your Pompano Beach living needs.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Thermostat mounted on a white wall.

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.

Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality. Clean living room air.

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Lighthouse Point home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

Why Do I Need a Humidifier? Woman sitting on couch with eyes closed.

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Lighthouse Point home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Pompano Beach home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

Replacing filter in the central ventilation system.

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the…

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What Is a Heat Pump?

Outdoor heat pump mounted to exterior of home in Boca Raton

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Pompano Beach home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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What Are the Benefits of Commercial HVAC Maintenance?

HVAC technicians performing maintenance. What Are the Benefits of Commercial HVAC Maintenance?

Your commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is large, complex, and hardworking. To help keep your entire system working safely and efficiently, and your Pompano Beach business operating at peak performance, it’s vital to schedule regular commercial maintenance.

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Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

Female homeowner trying to figure out what is wrong with her portable humidifier.

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

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Ductless ACs Improve Indoor Air Quality and Control Humidity

Ductless mini split mounted above window in Pompano Beach

Your home’s Indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies. It Might Be Time to Split Installing a ductless air conditioner (AC), also known as a…

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