Heat Pump Attic Air Handler

We carry multi positional air handlers single piece air handlers and wall mounted air handlers.

Heat pump attic air handler.

Buy air handlers online. Be sure to contact us and one of our friendly customer. 5 ton is always giving problems water in overflow pan and comes out second drain. Horizontal flow air handlers can be configured in left to right or right to left configurations upon installation.

Well mainly it s a way to save space. Have 4 ton and 5 ton rheem air handlers in attic. 4 ton never has a problem and does not get water in overflow pan. The important part of this attic installation is that the air handler has plenty of drains and a safety cutoff to ensure that the air handler turns off before the secondary drain pan overflows into the attic.

Heat pumps can only operate to a certain point before they are no longer capable of providing the heating that the home needs. Air handlers work similarly to a furnace whereby they push air through ductwork to maintain a home s temperature. If you locate the part of the system that distributes the hot air to your home in the attic it will lose its effectiveness much faster than if the unit was properly located within the heated space of the home. The heat pump goes outside replacing your ac condenser if you have central air whereas the part that goes in the attic is referred to as the air handler.

Stops running because water. Your attic is the most susceptible room in the house for this. Another way your ducts lose energy reducing your hvac system s effectiveness and costing you extra money is when hot or cold energy from outside air literally forces its way through your ducts changing the temperature of your air. Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.

If you have a heat pump outside your home the air handler is likely the indoor component comprising your two part split system that keeps the indoor temperature of your home comfortable all year long. When we went to look we saw the location is where there is ductwork. The heat pump quit due to electrical surges. We sell air handlers from brands like airquest by carrier and goodman ac but we re also very familiar with the other top brands.

So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all. Pair it with your air conditioning system and it will move cool air. The only time an air handler circulates heat is when you pair it with a boiler or heat pump. If you need help with choosing your system or advice in choosing accessories for your ac.

The air handler is in the attic and about two months after installation we saw water damage in the ceiling. Most often air handlers are located in the attic basement or a dedicated closet and may closely resemble the shape of a gas furnace. Also 2 drain lines. We had a brand new air conditioning unit installed about 9 months ago.

Attic hvac systems save space.