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What Does The Air Handler Do For My HVAC System?

There’s no question the importance that HVAC systems play in our day to day lives and that goes whether you’re talking about a house, a commercial building, or even a general building like a library or college. Being able to have the inside of your building warm when it is freezing out, or cool when it’s scorching hot, is part of what makes modern convenience possible. However not many people understand the most important parts of these critical systems. This brings up a common question: what exactly is an air handler?

Introducing Your HVAC System’s Handler
An air handler is involved in dealing with the indoor air inside your HVAC system. This is what takes air that would be freezing from the outside and warms it during the winter, or takes air and filters it to be cool in the summer. If you know about certain components or parts like the blower and the evaporator coil, both of these are parts of the air handler.

If you’ve ever wondered how the same system can warm or cool air, or keep the air within a structure at a much different temperature, humidity, and feel from the outside weather, then you’re looking squarely at the function of the handler. When this piece breaks or begins to run down, you’re going to notice it since it affects every other part of your system!

What Can You Do to Keep Your System Running Smooth?
Unless you’re a certified HVAC specialist who knows these systems inside and out, you’re going to need professional help if anything major breaks down. The best thing you can do is change the filters on a monthly basis to make sure the air is as clean as possible while going through the season and then call twice a year for regular maintenance. If you follow these steps, your system’s air handler will be happy and that will keep you happy!

In Conclusion
As you can see from this post, it’s important to understand the important role that a good air handler unit plays in the heating or cooling done by your HVAC system.

Categories: HVAC System
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