Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the idea of an air handler, you may not understand if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Florissant and St. Charles. We’re here to help you understand 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. In essence, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump flow cooled or warmed air within the ducts of your house. The air handler contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, together with other components. When the weather is burning, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps maintain correct comfort levels within your home. Some models of air handlers even use heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets chillier.
A well-maintained and functioning air handler can help lower utility bills and a provide a longer lifetime for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to learn more about air handlers and the means by which they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call B & B Heating & Cooling today at 314-325-7552. We can help you decide if you’d be better helped by a more effective air handler and reveal to you our many options.