
Whether you have an air handler and need it replaced or want a whole new HVAC system, contact Metro Services HVAC. Learn more about how they work and their benefits today!
Whether you have an air handler and need it replaced or want a whole new HVAC system, contact Metro Services HVAC. Learn more about how they work and their benefits today!
Your air handler is the equipment that moves the air throughout the home. It operates with your home’s heating and cooling components, using a blower to transport the air to different locations. The equipment might resemble a furnace and is also where the indoor coil is located.
The air handler contains many components besides the blower, including filters, evaporator coils, dampers and mixing chambers. Air handlers are most common if you have an electric heat pump. If you have an air handler, it will probably be in your basement, attic or a designated closet space.
An air handler works in coordination with the HVAC unit ductwork. It uses supply vents to send hot or cold air to the desired areas, then draws air in from the return vents. While HVAC systems help control the temperature of the air, the air handler plays a pivotal role in its distribution.
There are three types of heat and AC air handlers:
No matter which type you choose, the end goal of each is the same — to provide better air circulation of hot or cold air.
This equipment offers many benefits for homeowners in our Washington, D.C., and Maryland service areas:
Remember that your air handler requires regular maintenance and inspections like the rest of your HVAC system. Our team can perform many associated tasks, such as lubrication, cleaning the coils and drains and ensuring the wiring is adequate.
Signs your air handler might need to be repaired or replaced include:
When you want an air handler installed, repaired or replaced, our technicians are ready to help. We serve the Washington, D.C. area and Frederick, Montgomery and Howard counties in Maryland. Get in touch with us online to learn more or request a quote!