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 be sure if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Lexington. 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 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 contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, together with other components. When the weather is hot, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps uphold adequate comfort levels inside your home. Some models 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 operating air handler can help lessen utility bills and a deliver 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 possibly benefit you and your home comfort, call James Heating & A/C, Inc today at 336-853-6070. We can help you establish if you’d be better served by a more proficient air handler and reveal to you our many options.