Determining Whether Your Air Handler Is in Trouble: A Guide
Mark J. Biel • September 15, 2021
The air handler is designed to circulate and regulate air throughout your entire house alongside your heating and cooling system. This component boosts energy efficiency, improves air quality levels and lowers the risk of AC wear and tear. An air handler failure can have a number of causes. Here are the air handler signs that suggest you’ll need an air conditioning repair or replacement soon:
Dirty air blowers. It should be noted that your air handler has filters that protect its blower assembly from contaminants. Make certain to change them at least once a month so your AC blowers and air handler will continue functioning without a hitch.
Unusual sounds . As most AC and heating repair professionals would remind you, the most common indicator that your unit is in trouble is unusual, disturbing sounds. These may be caused by the bearings in the air handler wearing down over time. Should you hear this grinding sound coming from your air handler, shut it off and immediately call for repairs. Otherwise, your air handler motor could overheat and burn out.
Blower motor failure. Remember that there are several things that can cause the blower motor to fail. A failure could be the result of a bad relay, run capacitor or control board. In some cases, the blower itself could be the problem. If your blower motor fails, it’s best to call a trained professional. They can check the source of the issue and provide you with replacement parts as needed.
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