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Watch: Do you know what your air handler looks like?

Filmed on site by the Home Therapist field team in Tampa Bay, Florida. Reviewed by Richard Morales, Co-Owner and Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor, license CAC1819196 (plumbing CFC1431159).

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do you know what your air conditioning looks like this is the air handler unit located inside of your house usually you can find it in a closet a garage or the attic this component you can see here is the evaporator coil the coil is responsible for circulating the freon or refrigerant throughout the system depending on your thermostat the coil will either be cold or hot so that when the air goes through it it changes temperature on the top of the system you will find the blower motor and the electrical components responsible for culating the air this unit is installed in the attic and it's connected to boxes which we like to call plums the plums are connected to your Dock workor and are responsible for Distributing the air throughout your home if you would like to learn more about air conditioning like and follow

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Watch Do You Know What Your Air Handler Looks Like: Common Questions

How to identify an air handler?

An air handler is a large metal cabinet, typically rectangular, containing an evaporator coil, blower fan, and air filter. Look for a unit with refrigerant line connections, a condensate drain line, and ductwork attached to both ends. Home Therapist technicians identify them on every free diagnosis visit across Tampa Bay.

Where is my air handler located?

In most Tampa Bay homes the air handler sits indoors, usually in a closet, attic, garage, or utility room. It is always paired with an outdoor condenser unit. Because attic installations are common here, Tampa Bay homeowners should check for a secondary condensate drain pan to prevent ceiling water damage in our high-humidity climate.

What is the difference between an AC and an air handler?

The air handler is the indoor half of a split-system: it moves conditioned air through your ducts using a blower and evaporator coil. The AC condenser is the outdoor unit that rejects heat. Together they form one system; the air handler handles airflow and cooling indoors while the condenser handles refrigerant compression outdoors.

Is the air handler inside or outside the house?

The air handler is always located inside the house. The outdoor unit is the condenser. In Tampa Bay's salt-air coastal environment, keeping the air handler indoors protects its coil and electronics from corrosion, while the outdoor condenser is the component most exposed to humidity and salt air degradation.

What does an air handler look like?

An air handler is a large metal cabinet, typically rectangular, installed indoors in a closet, attic, or garage. It houses the blower fan, evaporator coil, and air filter. In Tampa Bay homes, attic installs are common. Home Therapist offers free diagnosis on every visit. Call (813) 343-2212.