What is an Air Handler and What Does It Do?

June 09, 2017

Maybe you’ve been informed 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 enhance your home comfort in Safford. 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 internal 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 helps 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 burning, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps sustain proper 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 colder.

A well maintained and functioning air handler can help lessen utility bills and a create a lengthier lifetime for your split system or heat pump.

If you want to learn more about air handlers and the ways they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call B&D Air Conditioning today at 928-432-6018. We can help you decide if you’d be better helped by a more effective air handler and show you our many options.