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 know if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Wausau. 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 interior unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Basically, an air handler does what its title says: it handles air. It helps your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air within the ducts of your house. The air handler utilizes the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, together with other mechanisms. When the weather is hot, the air handler pushes air through your home, which helps uphold correct comfort levels in your home. Some types of air handlers even use heat strips to boost the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.
A correctly maintained and working air handler can help lower utility bills and a deliver a longer life span for your split system or heat pump.
If you want to discover more about air handlers and the advantages they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call Gilray Heating and Cooling today at 715-301-0727. We can help you decide if you’d be better assisted by a more proficient air handler and present you our many options.