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An air handler is an essential component of many HVAC systems, but it’s also a cause of confusion for many homeowners. Although air handlers work in tandem with air conditioners and heat pumps, they perform different functions. Contact Staton for all of your air handler service needs.
Almost every home in the United States relies on air conditioning units to help keep them cool during the summer. If you have a split A/C unit, then you have probably heard the term ‘air handler’ from your air conditioning technician. An air handler is an essential part of your A/C unit that is in charge of creating cool air for your home.
Contact Staton today, and let our experts solve your issues swiftly and efficiently. Don’t wait – we’re here to make your worries disappear!
Definition of Air Handler
The air handler is the inside portion of a split air conditioning unit. It is in charge of conditioning the air inside of your home to make it comfortable. It does this by pulling in warm air, passing it over the evaporator coils to help cool it down. It then blows the conditioned air back into your home, giving you some relief from the heat. This process may sound simple, but there are three major components that are essential for the air handler to do its job correctly:
1. Air Filter
The air filter is located between the intake vent and the fan of the air handler. Its job is to make sure the air being pulled into the system is clean before it becomes cool. It does this by catching dirt, pet dander, and airborne contaminants. If left in the air, these contaminants can cause those in the home to become ill. It is important to ensure that you clean or change your air filter monthly. Doing this will allow the air to flow more smoothly and keep it cleaner for you and your family.
2. Evaporator Coils
The evaporator coils are the components of the air handler that is in charge of cooling down your air. Refrigerant, held in the outside unit, is pumped out as high temperature, high-pressure gas into the air handler. Next, the valve inside of the air handler converts the refrigerant from a gas form into a liquid by lowering the pressure, which results in the temperature going down. The liquid is then pumped into the coils. Warm, purified air is passed over the top of the evaporator coils. The liquid refrigerant in the coils begins to cool down the air. The hot temperature pulled from the air coming in results in the refrigerant being changed into a gas. The condensed refrigerant is pushed back through the vents to the outdoor unit where the process will begin all over again.
3. Blower
The blower is a simple device in your air handler that has an essential function. It pushes the cool air from the handler back out into your home. The blower works continuously when your unit is on resulting in it being under a lot of strain. When it comes to air conditioning repairs, the blower is one of the components to be a source of the problem. Especially when the temperature is constantly being switched back and forth by those living in the home.
If you are experiencing problems with your air conditioning unit, contact the dedicated technicians at Staton. We have been working with components from both air handlers, single system AC units, and heaters for years and know them like the back of our hand. We can help you get your system up and running quickly, making sure that you do not miss one moment of a nice cool summer.
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I had a great experience with the professionals that performed my maintenance check.
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Great customer experience, Stiven Llano ... high recommend!!
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Joe was great! He was informative in explaining our issue and provided additional info on an outside drain we thought might be related. He was quick, efficient and professional.
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2 days ago
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Kat Kowalski
3 days ago
Our HVAC had a leak that we discovered in the wee hours of a hot Sunday morning. We reached out to Staton as they offer 24/7 service and they were able to have someone at our house within just a few hours. Ja'Ron Coates was our service technician. He was fantastic! He was able to quickly and efficiently address the issue and install a solution so that we won't have the problem again. Plus he had us back to cool in no time. We're grateful for his skill and expertise, and for quickly addressing our emergency. He's an awesome guy to boot! Highly recommend!
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4 days ago
Adam was fantastic. He checked the system and told me what he found. There was no pressure and I appreciate is willingness to listen and answer my questions .
B VW
4 days ago
5 huge stars!!! I came back from a trip and found that my house was almost 90 degrees. I made an appointment and Staton was able to send Adam out the next morning to fix my AC unit. No pressure tactics, just honestly.
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You've gained a new customer.
Zeina Mustafa
4 days ago
Steve did an amazing job servicing our AC unit, checking everything was running smoothly, answered all our questions, and explained the entire process really well. We are really impressed by how fast they came out on a service call and am looking forward to continuing working with them in the future.
Kevin Fryar
5 days ago
I had a great experience with the professionals that performed my maintenance check.
Great customer experience, Stiven Llano ... high recommend!!
Great customer experience, Stiven Llano ... high recommend!!