Maybe you’ve heard of air handlers. Maybe you haven’t. Even if you are aware of the idea of an air handler, you may not know if you could use one to enhance your home comfort in Odessa. We’re here to help you recognize what an air handler is and if one would help you in your home.

An air handler is the interior unit of a split-system air conditioner or a heat pump. Essentially, an air handler does what its label says: it handles air. It assists your split system or heat pump flow cooled or warmed air through the ducts of your house. The air handler contains the evaporator coil and the blower in your ventilation system, together with other mechanisms. When the weather is warm, the air handler circulates air through your home, which helps maintain proper comfort levels within your home. Some types of air handlers even contain 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 decrease utility bills and a provide a lengthier natural life for your split system or heat pump.

If you want to discover more about air handlers and the means by which they could possibly benefit you and your home comfort, call Redhawk Heating & Air Conditioning today at 432-237-0168. We can help you determine if you’d be better helped by a more proficient air handler and show you our many options.