Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the concept of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to enhance your home comfort in Libertyville. We’re here to help you recognize what an air handler is and if one would help you in your home.
An air handler is the internal unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Basically, an air handler does what its name says: it handles air. It aides your split system or heat pump circulate 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 workings. When the weather is warm, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps maintain proper 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 functioning air handler can help decrease 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 ways they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical today at 847-362-0262. We can help you determine if you’d be better assisted by a more effective air handler and present you our many options.