The Rundown on a Goodman Air Handler

Not every HVAC system needs an air handler, but some benefit from them, especially when there are large spaces that need to be heated and cooled. That, in and of itself, is another consideration; an air handler is compatible both with heating and cooling systems. Its main function is to “handle the air” that is, your furnace or condenser does most of the work, and the air handler circulates the air through the home.

If your system or your unique situation could benefit from the use of an air handler or requires one, you can’t go wrong with equipment from Goodman. Here at Budget Air Supply, we are sure to stock our virtual shelves with equipment from only the most reputable manufacturers and Goodman is one of them. If you’re looking for quality, you can find it in a  Goodman air handler.

With that in mind, we’re going to devote the majority of this article to an in depth exploration of some of the features of one of our Goodman air handlers, the Goodman 5 Ton ARUF61D14 Air Handler. We’ll pick apart the details and explain just how and why this beast of a machine is as effective and durable as it is.

The rugged dependability of this unit starts with its construction. This unit is made with Goodman’s SmartFrame Sub Structure, which is an improvement over Goodman’s original designs. This chassis adds an additional degree of lateral stability to the entire unit, which makes it stronger and more stable. It also provides for additional internal mounting locations and thermal insulation to improve the overall energy efficiency of the unit. The unit is also provided with a heavy gauge bottom plate which only serves to further enhance its stability.

As some air handlers have to be worked into the confines of very tight spaces, this unit is only 21 inches deep which makes it suitable for installation in areas like attics which might not have a lot of space.

The cabinet design and structure are also optimized for ease and practicality of use. For example, the insulation retention features of the cabinet are glueless and the cabinet itself has no screws on the sides or back which would give condensation a place to accumulate. Excessive condensation can damage not only the unit through corrosion but also the area of the house where it is contained, and this simple feature offers a lot of value.

Inside the unit there is a coil mounting track which makes it easy to set up and install the coil, and this Goodman air handler also accepts standard filters that can be accessed and replaced without the need for tools. In addition, this is a convertible design that allows for upflow, downflow and two way horizontal flow, in order to best accommodate the situation into which it is placed.

This all says a lot about the construction of the unit itself, but it has a number of features that enhance performance as well. For example, this unit comes with an all-aluminum evaporator coil as well as an expansion device for cooling-only systems and heat pumps.

It also has a multi-speed blower motor that can make it much more effective and efficient; use only the power you need, when you need it. It’s also compatible with germicidal UV lights in case you want to exhibit an additional degree of sanitary precaution. Finally, this unit is also AHRI certified and ETL listed

All of these features come together to form a Goodman air handler that is as worthy of praise and any competitor’s model. Does that mean that this is the only air handler you should consider if your system needs one? Absolutely not, but it is one that you should investigate while shopping.

Factors such as capacity, proper sizing, power of the motor, and physical sizing can all affect whether or not any given air handler is suitable for use in your home. In order to determine these and select some fitting options, you can get in touch with our team here at 855-473-6484. Talk to one of our representatives and they’ll answer any questions you have on our products, where they will shine and why they would or would not be a good match.

Otherwise, we’d like to invite you to spend some time getting familiar with our inventory, if only for the reason that we know you’ll save a pretty penny when you shop with us. Even if this particular Goodman unit doesn’t work for your home, all of our products - packaged units, split systems, air conditioners and more - are covered by our price match guarantee to get you the best deal. Plus, we ship everything for free as well, which can save you even more down the line. Add in the fact that we’ll put our installation network to work for you to ensure that your new system is ready to go when it gets to you. Get shopping today, and remember, if you have questions, get in touch with us at the number above.