Air
Handlers
What is an Air Handler?
An air handler is a component of your central heating and cooling system that circulates air through your ductwork. Sometimes people refer to the air handler as the “blower,” but the blower motor is a part of the air handler.
An air handler is a piece of your central HVAC system. It attaches to your air conditioner, furnace (or heat pump), and plenums, leading to your ductwork.
Your air handler takes the warmed or cooled air created by your HVAC equipment and blows it into the supply plenum, which connects to your air ducts. Your ductwork distributes the treated air throughout your home.
Your air handler also connects to your return plenum, which takes air from inside your home and brings it into your HVAC system. Depending on the season, the air handler pushes that air to either your air conditioner or furnace, where it’s heated or cooled.
On the outside, an air handler is a large metal box that looks similar to your furnace. It’s typically installed alongside your furnace in your garage, attic, utility closet, or basement.
Here are the major components of an air handler.
Blower Motor: The blower motor powers a fan that pushes air into your ducts. It also helps circulate air from your home back into your AC or furnace.
Evaporator Coil: Your compressor is part of your outdoor AC unit (the condenser). The compressor pumps refrigerant into the air handler’s evaporator coil.
Air Filter: The air filter is on the return side of the unit. It filters air entering your HVAC system from your home. Air filters remove dust, mold, and bacteria from the air. This improves your household air quality and also protects your HVAC system.
Dave Lennox Signature® Collection
Lennox – CBA38MV Air Handler
An incredibly quiet and efficient air handler
The Power Saver™ constant-torque motor adjusts airspeed based on demand. This helps the air handler use less energy in both heating and cooling modes.
Your dealer can customize your air handler to your home by installing optional electric heat strips. These preheat air before circulating it through the home and deliver heat in stages to help prevent drafts.
Elite ® Series
Lennox – CBA27UHE Air Handler
Dependable, energy-efficient comfort, even in the harshest conditions
When paired with your heat pump or air-conditioning system, the CBA27UHE’s Lennox® Quantum™ coil handles the heat like no other. Its proprietary enhanced aluminum construction means that it operates reliably, even in the harshest conditions.
The Power Saver™ constant torque motor in the CBA27UHE adjusts airspeed based on demand, helping the air handler use less energy in both heating and cooling modes.
Merit ® Series
Lennox – CBA25UHV Air Handler
Variable-speed air handler that delivers quiet and high-efficiency comfort.
With years of rigorous testing under the most extreme conditions, our Quantum™ Coil–featuring a proprietary aluminum alloy exclusive to Lennox–is designed to weather the harshest elements.
A variable-speed motor delivers consistent temperatures and steady, even airflow throughout the home.
The fully-insulated cabinet reduces sound for quiet operation and helps prevent cabinet sweating in hot and humid environments.
Merit ® Series
Lennox – CBA25UH Air Handler
A three-speed air handler that delivers economical, high-efficiency comfort
With years of rigorous testing under extreme conditions, our Quantum™ Coil–featuring a proprietary aluminum alloy exclusive to Lennox–is designed to weather the harshest elements.
The fully-insulated cabinet reduces sound for quiet operation and helps prevent cabinet sweating in hot and humid environments.
Optional electric backup heat delivers an instant boost of hot air for added comfort when you need it most.
While we are a Lennox Premier Dealer, We carry several brands of Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. Let one of our experienced installation technicians answer any questions you may have in order to meet your home comfort and economical needs.
