Maybe you’ve been told 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 improve your home comfort in Manassas. We’re here to help you recognize what an air handler is and if one would help 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 name says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump circulate cooled or warmed air within the ducts of your house. The air handler utilizes the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, along with other components. When the weather is warm, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps uphold adequate comfort levels inside your home. Some types of air handlers even contain heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets chillier.
A properly maintained and operating air handler can help lessen utility bills and a deliver a lengthier natural life for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to know more about air handlers and the ways they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call Air-Right Energy Design today at 703-260-1148. We can help you determine if you’d be better helped by a more efficient air handler and show you our many options.