Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the idea of an air handler, you may not be sure if you could use one to advance your home comfort in Libertyville. 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 indoor unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Basically, an air handler does what its name says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump flow 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 mechanisms. When the weather is hot, the air handler pushes air through your home, which helps sustain adequate comfort levels inside your home. Some types of air handlers even use heat strips to bolster the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets calmer.
A correctly maintained and functioning air handler can help lower utility bills and a create an extended lifetime for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to know more about air handlers and the advantages they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call TopTec today at 847-362-0262. We can help you decide if you’d be better assisted by a more efficient air handler and show you our many options.