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Get matched with a AC & heating pro in Pompano Beach, FL
AC & Heating (HVAC) for homes in Pompano Beach and the surrounding area, by a vetted MB pro near you. Free estimate.
What to check first
What you might be seeing
- The AC runs all day but the house stays warm and sticky
- Water stains, drips or a wet floor near the air handler, in a closet or on a ceiling
- Weak airflow from the vents, or some rooms much warmer than others
- A musty smell when the system starts
- The system stopped after a storm, outage or power surge
Safe to check yourself
- Check that the thermostat is set to Cool, set several degrees below the room temperature, and that its display and batteries are working.
- Look at the air filter. If it is gray and clogged, a blocked filter may be limiting airflow.
- Walk outside and look and listen: is the outdoor unit running, and are leaves, debris or a closed gate blocking the air around it?
- Look at the visible refrigerant lines and the air handler for ice or standing water, and take a photo to show your pro.
Stop and get a pro if…
- Water coming through a ceiling or pooling around the air handler. Turn the system off at the thermostat and call a pro.
- A burning smell, buzzing or humming, or a breaker that keeps tripping. Do not keep resetting it.
- Ice on the lines, or an oily residue or hissing that could point to a refrigerant leak
- An outdoor unit that has shifted or come loose after a storm, or visible mold. Do not go into the attic or open electrical panels yourself.
What to ask the pro
- What is your Florida air-conditioning contractor license number? (I'll verify it on the DBPR website.)
- If this is a change-out, will you pull the mechanical permit with the city?
- How will the outdoor unit be secured against wind, as the Florida Building Code requires?
- If a new system is needed, does it meet the current SEER2 standard for Florida, and what protects the outdoor coil from salt air?
- Can I have the free estimate in writing before work starts?
In Pompano Beach, where Census data puts the median home at about 1974 construction, an AC that runs but doesn't cool is often a system working hard against age, humidity and salt air off the Atlantic and the Intracoastal. Start with a few safe checks, below. If the symptom is still there, it's time for a pro.
Call us and we match you with a vetted, independent, locally owned HVAC pro near you and book the visit. We stay your point of contact. Your MB pro gives the free estimate and does the work, whether that's a repair, a tune-up or a full change-out. This service is offered in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties only.
Salt air off the Atlantic and the Hillsboro Inlet is the biggest maintenance factor in Pompano Beach, and it can corrode outdoor coils and metal duct terminations on beachside and Intracoastal properties. The city's housing mix adds to it: 1950s to 1970s block and stucco ranch homes, plus a very large stock of mid-century and later condominiums along A1A, the Intracoastal and the Palm Aire corridor. Older systems, older ductwork and year-round humidity make clogged condensate drains and moisture in the ducts easy to develop. Hurricane-season outages and power surges can also stress compressors and control boards.
Problems to watch for in Pompano Beach
AC runs but doesn't cool
In humid Pompano Beach conditions this can come from a dirty coil, low refrigerant or an aging system. A pro can find the cause before you replace anything.
Clogged condensate drain
Constant humidity keeps the drain wet, and a clog can overflow into a ceiling or closet. Water near the air handler is a sign to call a pro.
Salt-air corrosion
Near the beach and Intracoastal, salt in the air can eat at outdoor coils and metal fittings, which may shorten the life of the unit.
Storm and surge damage
After outages or power surges in hurricane season, compressors and control boards can fail, leaving a system that won't start.
Moisture and mold in the ducts
Humidity can collect in ductwork and around the air handler, which may show up as a musty smell. Duct cleaning is a separate MB service.
Aging systems in 1970s-era homes
With the median home built around 1974, original ductwork and older equipment may be undersized or worn. A pro can tell you whether to repair or replace.
What your MB pro can help with
- AC repair and diagnosisYour MB pro will track down why the system runs but doesn't cool, and handle refrigerant leak detection and repair.
- AC replacement and new installsWhen repair no longer makes sense, your MB pro can quote a change-out, including heat pumps, and take care of the permit.
- Ductless mini-splitsA good fit for additions, enclosed porches and other spots without ductwork. Your pro will size the system to the space.
- Maintenance and tune-upsA seasonal visit before the hot, rainy months can catch coil, drain and electrical issues early.
- Drain clogs, AC water leaks and thermostatsYour MB pro can clear condensate drains, fix AC water leaks and set up or replace thermostats.
Permits and codes in Pompano Beach
Florida requires air-conditioning work, whether installing, replacing or repairing AC and heat-pump systems, to be done by a licensed air-conditioning contractor or a mechanical contractor whose license covers it, under chapter 489, Florida Statutes. A building or roofing license does not cover AC work. The Florida DBPR's Construction Industry Licensing Board regulates this, and you can look up a license number on the DBPR website. A change-out of an AC system, condenser or air handler typically needs a mechanical permit from the building department, pulled by the air-conditioning contractor. Routine maintenance and minor repairs usually do not. Pompano Beach is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so outdoor units must be secured against wind as the Florida Building Code requires. New central AC and heat pumps must also meet the federal SEER2 standards, and the Southeast region, which includes Florida, has a higher minimum for central AC. Confirm details with the local building department.
Your MB pro handles the permit when the job needs one. You can look up a contractor's license at Florida DBPR.
When to reach out
Demand rises before and during hurricane season (June through November, peaking August through October) and again in the winter snowbird season, when seasonal residents and rental turnovers drive repair and inspection work. If your AC is struggling, don't wait for the hottest stretch of the rainy season. To get matched with a vetted pro near you, call (954) 707-6550 or request a free estimate with the form on the page.
We match homeowners across Pompano Beach, including Old Pompano / Downtown, the Beach District, Cresthaven, Kendall Green, Collier City, Avondale, Garden Isles, Palm Aire, Harbor Village, Hillsboro Shores, Leisureville and Cypress Bend.
How it works
Step 1
Tell us what you need
Call or send the short form with your city and the job. Estimates are free.
Step 2
We match you with a vetted pro near you
We pick a vetted pro from our network who works in your part of Florida and book the visit.
Step 3
Your pro gives a free estimate and does the work
Your MB pro looks at the job and gives you a free estimate. You decide whether to go ahead — and we stay your point of contact.
AC & Heating in Pompano Beach: common questions
- Why does my AC run constantly in Pompano Beach but not cool?
- Year-round humidity and hot summers keep systems working hard. A clogged filter, dirty coil or low refrigerant can all leave a system running without cooling. Check the filter and thermostat, then have a pro look at it.
- Does salt air affect my AC if I live near the beach or Intracoastal?
- Yes. Salt-laden air corrodes outdoor coils and metal parts on beachside and Intracoastal properties. Ask your pro about corrosion protection and regular service.
- Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Pompano Beach?
- A change-out of an AC system, condenser or air handler typically needs a mechanical permit, pulled by the air-conditioning contractor. Routine maintenance and minor repairs usually do not. Verify with the local building department.
- How do I check that an AC pro is properly licensed?
- Florida law requires a licensed air-conditioning contractor, or a mechanical contractor whose license covers it, for AC work. Ask for the license number and look it up on the Florida DBPR website.
- What should I do if my AC is leaking water inside?
- Turn the system off at the thermostat and call a pro. A clogged condensate drain can overflow into a ceiling or closet, and humidity can lead to mold where moisture collects.
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