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 understand if you could use one to advance your home comfort in Cambridge. We’re here to help you recognize what an air handler is and if one would benefit you in your home.
An air handler is the indoor unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. In essence, an air handler does what its name says: it handles air. It aides your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air through the ducts of your house. The air handler contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, along with other mechanisms. When the weather is hot, the air handler pushes air through your home, which helps uphold adequate comfort levels in your home. Some forms of air handlers even contain heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A properly maintained and operating air handler can help lessen utility bills and a deliver a longer lifespan for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to know more about air handlers and the advantages they could possibly benefit you and your home comfort, call Pliescott HVAC Services LLC today at 410-228-4822. We can help you establish if you’d be better helped by a more effective air handler and show you our many options.