Air Handler

An air handler is the indoor unit of your HVAC system that circulates conditioned air throughout your home, working alongside your heat pump or AC to keep every room comfortable. From routine filter changes to blower motor repairs and full replacements, maintaining this essential component ensures efficient airflow and energy savings. Angi connects you with local pros and helpful resources to keep your system running smoothly.

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Common Air Handler Service Questions

Yes, professionals can replace worn-out motors to restore efficient airflow.

HVAC blower motors last 10 to 20 years, depending on how often the air handler runs. Regular maintenance can extend the life span of a furnace blower motor. Your HVAC maintenance cost will include annual cleaning and tune-ups by a technician. Decreased airflow, unusual smells and noises, or higher energy bills are all signs it’s time to replace a blower motor.

You can use many of these same tactics to hide an indoor HVAC unit, depending on its location. For example, if you have or plan to install a window air conditioner, you could surround it with tall potted plants—as long as they don’t block the airflow. Not sure how to hide an air conditioner wall unit near your ceiling? You could put it in a slatted cabinet so the unit stays hidden but can still push cool air through the openings in the cabinet.