Maybe you’ve heard of 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 West Columbia. 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 title says: it handles air. It aides your split system or heat pump circulate cooled or warmed air around the ducts of your house. The air handler encompasses the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, in conjunction with other components. When the weather is warm, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps uphold adequate comfort levels in your home. Some types of air handlers even use heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A properly maintained and operating air handler can help lower utility bills and a deliver a longer natural life for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to discover more about air handlers and the ways they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call Tri City Fuel & Heating today at 803-265-4208. We can help you determine if you’d be better served by a more proficient air handler and reveal to you our many options.
