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What is an Air Handler for?
When most people hear the term “air handler,” they often confuse it with air conditioning. While an air handler can be part of an air conditioning system, there are many different kinds of air handlers and many different uses for an air handler.
The most common use for an air handler is when it is paired with an outdoor air conditioning unit to complete an air conditioning system. Air handlers can be installed in the basement, attic, or closet, depending on the style and construction of your home. When combined with a properly-sized outdoor air conditioning unit and ductwork, they can distribute cool conditioned air throughout your home.
Air Handlers for Heating and Cooling
You can also install an outdoor heat pump unit and use the air handler for both the heating and cooling seasons. When combined with a properly-sized outdoor heat pump unit and ductwork, they can distribute either heated or cooled conditioned air throughout your home. This option can be cost-effective and help lower energy costs for those that heat their homes with hot water baseboard or electric heat and still desire the home comfort of air conditioning.
Another option if a home is heated with a hot water boiler, is to have an air handler installed that has both a hot water coil for heating and an evaporator coil for cooling. This option requires an outdoor air conditioning unit so that the system can also be used for cooling.
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