Maybe you’ve heard of air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the model of an air handler, you may not understand if you could use one to advance your home comfort in Auburn. We’re here to help you understand what an air handler is and if one would aid you in your home.
An air handler is the internal unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Essentially, an air handler does what its name says: it handles air. It helps your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air within the ducts of your house. The air handler contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, in conjunction with other workings. When the weather is burning, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps uphold correct comfort levels within your home. Some forms of air handlers even use heat strips to boost the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A properly maintained and operating air handler can help lower utility bills and a provide an extended life span for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to discover more about air handlers and the means by which they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call Forster Heating today at 530-885-8081. We can help you determine if you’d be better served by a more proficient air handler and present you our many options.
