Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the model of an air handler, you may not understand if you could use one to enhance your home comfort in Fredericksburg. We’re here to help you recognize what an air handler is and if one would aid you in your home.
An air handler is the indoor unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Basically, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump circulate cooled or warmed air around the ducts of your house. The air handler utilizes the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, in conjunction with other mechanisms. When the weather is hot, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps sustain adequate comfort levels in your home. Some forms of air handlers even contain heat strips to bolster the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A properly maintained and operating air handler can help decrease utility bills and a create a lengthier lifetime for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to discover more about air handlers and the advantages they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call Childress Heating & AC today at 540-675-4306. We can help you decide if you’d be better helped by a more efficient air handler and present you our many options.