Maybe you’ve been informed about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the concept of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Columbia. We’re here to help you learn what an air handler is and if one would aid 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 assists your split system or heat pump circulate cooled or warmed air through the ducts of your house. The air handler contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, along with other mechanisms. When the weather is hot, the air handler pushes air through your home, which helps maintain correct comfort levels within your home. Some types of air handlers even have heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets calmer.

A well-maintained and functioning air handler can help lower utility bills and a create a lengthier natural life for your split system or heat pump.

If you want to learn more about air handlers and the ways they could possibly benefit you and your home comfort, call Watts Electric & AC today at 601-736-7362. We can help you decide if you’d be better helped by a more effective air handler and present you our many options.