What Is an Air Handler and What Does It Do?

Maybe you’ve heard of air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are acquainted with the idea of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Sacramento. We’re here to help you understand what an air handler is and if one would aid you in your home.

An air handler is the internal 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 helps 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, along with other workings. When the weather is warm, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps maintain proper comfort levels within your home. Some forms of air handlers even have 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 lower utility bills and a create a longer lifetime for your split system or heat pump.

If you want to learn more about air handlers and the means by which they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, contact Bishop’s HVAC today. We can help you determine if you’d be better served by a more proficient air handler and reveal to you our many options.