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If you’re interested in keeping your cooling costs down, use the auto setting so the fan only runs when needed to maintain the set temperature. However, if you prefer a more consistent temperature, use the on setting for uninterrupted airflow. This option may also be beneficial if you have allergies or asthma because air will constantly be filtered as it flows through the system.

Air handlers and furnaces aren't typically install in the same home. If you have a furnace, Air handlers are frequently paired with heat pumps and manage airflow across your residence. Some systems also provide extra heating and cooling pieces to support the heat pump. furnace heats in a different manner by pushing heated air into your vents, which send it across your residence. Since furnaces depend on combustion chambers to produce heated air, they don't have some of the parts you'll see in a standard air handler.

Air handling systems work in tandem with your heating and cooling system to provide climate-controlled air throughout your household. It is a system applied locally to your current HVAC system. Owners install it to control the air temperature before sending it via different channels in the ventilation system.

You will have to replace your furnance filter when you experince a dramatic decrease in air flow in your home, affect the efficiency of your heating system, and cause your utility bills to spike.