Air handlers have a great deal of influence on the amount of control you have over the comfort system in your own home.  If you have a conventional system, you should consider upgrading to a variable speed air handler.  

Air handlers are the part of your HVAC system that are responsible for removing heat from indoor air and distribute cool air through your home.  In most systems, the motor that runs the blower is either on or off.  When it’s on, the system is running at full capacity and uses the maximum amount of energy.  

With variable speed air handlers, the speed of that motor adjusts based on the cooling needs of the house.  This provides substantial comfort benefits for you.

Lower Energy Bills
Because variable speed air handlers have more options than simply off or on, they can use less energy to create the same amount of comfort.  They can reduce your energy usage by as much as 40 percent.  

Less Humidity
Variable speed air handlers can remove up to 15 gallons of water a day from an average house, which is four times more than a traditional air handler.  

More Comfort
Since the air doesn’t have to come on full blast when in use, you won’t experience wild fluctuations in temperature.  Variable speed air handlers create a more steady environment and you have more even airflow.  

Less Noise
Again, the multiple speeds allow variable speed air handlers to function at a lower volume that traditional models.  There is no loud noise when the motor kicks back on either.  

Cleaner Air
Because variable speed air handlers work at slower speeds, more particles cling to the filter rather than being pushed through by the conditioned air.  This allows your air filters to be more efficient.  

For more information on variable speed air handlers and how they can help you gain more control over the comfort experienced in your home, contact Stewart’s Heating & Air Conditioning today.  We have proudly provided comfort solutions to the Triangle area since 1979.

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