Is an Air Handler a Heat Pump?

An air handler, or air handling unit, is the indoor part of an air-conditioning or heat pump system. Air handlers work much like furnaces in that they efficiently move air throughout the home.

What is the difference between a heat pump and an air handler?

Heat pumps are used to control your comfort by transferring heat, rather than producing it, and the air handler assists in moving all that heated or cooled air.

Does heat pump include air handler?

COMPONENTS OF A HEAT PUMP

A heat pump consists of two main components: an indoor air handler and an outdoor unit similar to a central air conditioner, but referred to as a heat pump.

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