Maybe you’ve been informed about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the idea of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Mission Viejo. We’re here to help you understand what an air handler is and if one would benefit you in your home.
An air handler is the interior unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Essentially, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air within the ducts of your house. The air handler utilizes the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, in conjunction with other mechanisms. When the weather is warm, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps sustain adequate comfort levels within 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 operating air handler can help lower utility bills and a create an extended lifetime for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to learn more about air handlers and the advantages they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning today at 949-204-0859. We can help you determine if you’d be better served by a more proficient air handler and present you our many options.