Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the idea of an air handler, you may not be sure if you could use one to enhance your home comfort in Houston. 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 internal unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Basically, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It aides 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, along with other components. When the weather is warm, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps sustain proper comfort levels inside your home. Some models of air handlers even have heat strips to bolster the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A properly maintained and functioning air handler can help lower utility bills and a deliver a lengthier lifetime for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to learn more about air handlers and the ways they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call Air Current AC & Heat today at 713-322-4318. We can help you determine if you’d be better helped by a more effective air handler and present you our many options.