Maybe you’ve heard of air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the idea of an air handler, you may not understand if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Portland. 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. Basically, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air around 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 burning, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps uphold adequate comfort levels within your home. Some models of air handlers even use heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets calmer.
A correctly maintained and operating air handler can help lessen utility bills and a deliver a lengthier life span for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to learn more about air handlers and the means by which they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call All Solutions Heating & Cooling today at 971-245-2459. We can help you decide if you’d be better assisted by a more effective air handler and show you our many options.