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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.
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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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Ed Beran
4 days ago
Cristian did excellent, very knowledgeable and professional
Willie Hoskin
5 days ago
Cristian was very thorough and explained everything I needed with my system and made sure he got it back to good condition. Highly recommend
Keyona
5 days ago
Joe F. was our technician and he was great! He had to work with our roof technician to adjust the pipe. He was very understanding about waiting for the other technician! Joe explained everything that he had to do to resolve our sewer smell and the noise from our bathroom tub after we flush the toilet! He was confident about what he was telling us which made us feel like we got the right company for the job! Now we do not hear nor smell anything when we flush our toilet! We will for sure use Staton again!
J S
5 days ago
HVAC maintenance plan check up today. Very professional. Friendly and thorough.
Quote for outdoor unit coil cleaning was very high though.
David Duba
5 days ago
Thorough and informative inspection done by Dre Harper today! Always great to see a young person learning a trade and starting a strong career. We’ll definitely ask for Dre for service in the future.
Anne Winters
6 days ago
He was about the most professional plumbing specialist I’ve ever had at my house. He was courteous, a terrific listener, interested in a wide variety of things and explain to me every single thing that he was doing. Asked me questions about what I wanted, what my expectations were, and the whole experience was very much a cooperative one. I was included in every bit of it all along the way
Katherine Neall
6 days ago
Staton was fantastic from the first point of contact (Brandon) to the project completion (Robert and his apprentice). Timely, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm very happy with the service received and I highly recommend them!
Gelina
1 week ago
We have used Staton in the past for other issues, and they have always been so professional and on time! We had scheduled a water heater maintenance appointment which turned into a full replacement, but our technician Stephen made it such a seamless process. He was extremely efficient - went to get a new heater and installed it in record time - all within the timeframe we were given. He patiently answered all my questions and gave a thorough explanation of his work. He was also very polite and considerate of our home - wore shoes covers and had floor covers to protect the carpet - all without being asked. We are extremely pleased and grateful for the service!
Ronnie C
1 week ago
Water heater installation (first review): We could not be happier with our experience with Staton HC&P, specifically our technician Joe Breig. Staton team was extremely responsive when we needed immediate attention for a leaking water heater. Joe was a consummate professional, who provided us with detailed information on our options and worked diligently to ensure that the work was completed to our satisfaction in the timeline that he provided us. Joe's affable demeanor put us at ease in making such a big decision worth thousands of dollars. We would recommend Joe and Staton team to anyone needing honest and professional work on their water heater installation (and other heating and cooling tasks).
Thank you to Joe and Staton team for ensuring that we were happy and satisfied customers!
AC/Furnace installation (second review): Since Google doesn't allow two separate reviews for the same business, I'll just add my review for our second experience with Staton here.
Just like our first experience, Staton and its team members (Justin Edwards and Darrius Kennedy) were pleasure to work with in replacing our old AC/Furnace. From getting several quotes from Derrick to having the systems installed in one day, we couldn't be happier and more impressed by Staton from start to finish.
Justin and Darrius were professional and friendly, and really displayed their expertise in AC/Furnace systems. Even when we ran into an issue due to the layout of our finished basement, Justin was able to recommend a solution that would complete the job without delay and without cutting corners. Truly two professionals doing amazing work.
Also, I have to give Staton kudos for their financing options for such a large work. Getting surprised by an even better financing terms from what was initially quoted doesn't happen often, but we were pleasantly surprised by an awesome financing terms to make this project an absolute steal.
Thank you! I'm certain that I will be adding more glowing reviews to this one in the future.
John Lewis
1 week ago
Professional and efficient services!! Clearly communicated the estimate and reviewed all the work completed. Great experience all around!