Maybe you’ve been informed about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the concept of an air handler, you may not be sure if you could use one to enhance your home comfort in Oxford. 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 interior 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 aides 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 warm, the air handler pushes air through your home, which helps sustain correct comfort levels within your home. Some models of air handlers even use heat strips to boost the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A properly maintained and functioning air handler can help lower utility bills and a create a longer life span 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 Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc today at 662-281-1231. We can help you decide if you’d be better helped by a more proficient air handler and show you our many options.