Maybe you’ve heard of air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the model of an air handler, you may not be sure if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Long Island. 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 internal 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 around the ducts of your house. The air handler encompasses the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, along with other workings. When the weather is warm, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps uphold proper comfort levels within your home. Some types of air handlers even have heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets calmer.
A properly maintained and working 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 discover more about air handlers and the ways they could possibly benefit you and your home comfort, call Airmax Long Island today at 631-737-5566. We can help you determine if you’d be better served by a more effective air handler and show you our many options.