Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are familiar with the concept of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to enhance your home comfort in Ballwin and St. Charles. We’re here to help you recognize 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. Basically, an air handler does what its label 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 contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, along with other components. When the weather is warm, the air handler pushes air through your home, which helps maintain proper comfort levels inside your home. Some models of air handlers even have heat strips to boost the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets colder.

A properly maintained and working air handler can help decrease utility bills and a provide a lengthier natural life for your split system or heat pump.

If you want to learn more about air handlers and the advantages they could hypothetically benefit you and your home comfort, call Air Alliance Team today at 636-206-4584. We can help you establish if you’d be better served by a more effective air handler and show you our many options.