Heat Pumps Articles

So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch.

You want to switch from a gas-burning furnace to an electric air-source heat pump to heat your Pompano Beach home—but you are unsure how to make the transition. Ferrara’s Air Inc. can help.

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.

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. 

One reason Florida homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit.

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).

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts.