Maybe you’ve been informed about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the concept of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Beckley. We’re here to help you learn 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. In essence, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump circulate cooled or warmed air through the ducts of your house. The air handler contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, in conjunction with other components. When the weather is warm, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps sustain proper comfort levels within your home. Some forms of air handlers even have heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A correctly maintained and operating air handler can help lower utility bills and a create 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 hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call Appalachian Heating today at 304-707-0600. We can help you determine if you’d be better served by a more effective air handler and present you our many options.