Maybe you’ve been told about air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the idea of an air handler, you may not understand if you could use one to improve your home comfort in Jefferson. 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 indoor unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. In essence, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump push cooled or warmed air around the ducts of your house. The air handler encompasses the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, in conjunction with other mechanisms. When the weather is hot, the air handler flows air through your home, which helps sustain proper comfort levels inside your home. Some models of air handlers even have heat strips to strengthen the heating power or your heat pump when the weather gets chillier.

A well-maintained and working air handler can help lessen utility bills and a create a lengthier life span for your split system or heat pump.

If you want to discover more about air handlers and the ways they could potentially benefit you and your home comfort, call Pratt Brothers today at 920-347-8495. We can help you decide if you’d be better assisted by a more effective air handler and show you our many options.