Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the concept of an air handler, you may not be sure if you could use one to advance your home comfort in Frederick. We’re here to help you recognize what an air handler is and if one would help you in your home.
An air handler is the interior unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Essentially, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air through the ducts of your house. The air handler encompasses the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, along with other components. When the weather is hot, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps maintain adequate 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 chillier.
A properly maintained and functioning air handler can help lower utility bills and a deliver a lengthier natural life for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to learn more about air handlers and the means by which they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call May's Heating & Air today at 301-690-0397. We can help you decide if you’d be better served by a more effective air handler and present you our many options.