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How to Handle Air Handler Failure

October 4, 2016
Central Air Installation New Berlin

One of the most important parts of a commercial HVAC system is the air handler. An air handler is engineered to circulate the air generated by heating and cooling systems. It is responsible for transferring the air through the ductwork and into the temperature moderation area. As such a primary and hardworking component of the HVAC system, it’s not surprising without proper maintenance, the air handler will degrade over time and reduce the overall efficiency of your HVAC system.

While most commercial heating & cooling systems last around 10 years, its lifespan can be greatly compromised by air handler failure. As the top HVAC company in Milwaukee, we want to share these tips and perhaps prevent an HVAC service call:

Clogged or dirty air filters

The most common cause of blocked air flow through your air handler is a dirty air filter. If you’re able, take a peek at the filter and if it looks dirty, clean or replace it. A clean air filter improves the quality of air inside your home or business, but importantly prevents more costly repairs later on. Something else to consider it many new digital programmable thermostats display reminders of when it’s time to change your air filter.

If the problem persists contact our Waukesha HVAC maintenance technicians to investigate further.

Clogged or dirty evaporator coil

When your HVAC system runs with no air filter, parts inside the air handler become clogged with debris and dust and can actually cause evaporator coils to freeze and in some cases can force liquid refrigerant to return to the compressor. Both of these scenarios reduce the cooling capacity of your air conditioning system. If you suspect this is the case, check for signs of water under the unit and cold exterior surface of indoor coil enclosure. In the meantime, you can also turn off the thermostat for a few hours to see if it will defrost.

Blower Motor Failure

A dirty or clogged filter can also contribute to blower motor failure. Dust and debris in your system makes the motor work harder and eventually cause the motor to burn out. If your blower motor fails, contact our New Berlin HVAC repair experts as this will require professional service.

To avoid air handler failure and keep your commercial HVAC system running longer and more efficiently, our Milwaukee HVAC contractors recommend annual maintenance. Our commercial HVAC maintenance technicians are highly trained to identify and troubleshoot all types of commercial heating and cooling systems.

If you suspect Air Handler Failure, contact the HVAC Contractor Waukesha, Milwaukee & Racine County businesses depends on.

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If your HVAC system has failed or is experiencing failure, contact our Milwaukee HVAC system replacement specialists who can help you decide if your air handler is beyond repair. As the top HVAC company in Waukesha, we make every attempt possible to cost effectively repair your heating and cooling system first. If HVAC replacement is the recommended route, you can trust our New Berlin HVAC installation team to deliver top quality workmanship and customer service, all backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee

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Anthony and Otilio did an excellent job. They cut the static pressure in my HVAC system in half! They were fast and efficient and left the place as clean as they found it. The price was a bit more than I expected but it was high quality work.
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This place was amazing! Had our ducts cleaned by them and that went good. They were professional and clean. Showed us pictures of the before and after work. We then decided to get new air conditioner and heater for our house. The person who scheduled us, Justin, was very professional and answered all of our questions. He also strived to get us the best deal and explained all our options well. We scheduled for the new products the next day and the workers Antonio and Otilio were really good! Antonio explained every step of the process and answered all our questions. Once they were done Antonio did an awesome job of showing us the new system and explained the thermostat well. Overall me and my wife are very satisfied with this company and would highly recommend.
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The two technicians Alejandro and Joshua were on time, professional, respectful of my home, were willing and waiting to answer any questions I had, didn’t leave until the heating and cooling components of my furnace and air were operational. They also made sure I understood the functions of the newly installed thermostat. This was a great experience for me and I would definitely recommend Capital heating and cooling to anyone.
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We had an amazing experience with Capitol heating, cooling and electrical while having a new furnace/AC installed and air ducks cleaned. All of the employees with Capital were professional, responsible and respectful. We were especially impressed with our experience with Anthony and Otilio’s installation of the furnace and AC. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality HVAC service and products for your home.
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Anthony and Otilio installed a new central AC unit and did a wonderful job. They were knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. They were also respectful of my property.
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Soccer Fan
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Have had up and down quality from this company over the past three years. One incident created an extremely dangerous situation for my family. The last straw came when they never showed for an appointment. When I called to find out why, they claim to have called me and emailed me. I have no email or calls or messages from them as they claim to have “in their records”.I’ve given them two stars instead of one for two reasons: James, who installed my furnace and AC, and Logan, who tried to fix my AC gave me an honest assessment of the situation. If I had been able to work with people like these two upstanding men in all my interactions with this company, I’d still be a customer. If you chose to go with Capital for your needs, just make sure to request James for your installs and Logan as your tech. They do 10 stars out of 5 quality work. Thank you James and Logan! I hope you get well deserved raises!!Updated 8/23/23:I gave Capital another chance after a year since I had some a/c issues that were covered by warranty. This is not the same company I worked with in the past. Between Anthony and Skandar, we had unbelievably thorough work, explained every detail, corrected some previous by errors techs who are no longer with the company, and gave me the confidence to change my review to 5 out of 5.
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Great service and the technicians were very knowledgeable and kind
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Anthony and the guys did a great job and answered all our questions about the new HVAC system.
Steven Roneid
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The guys were prompt, professional, and did a great job. They made sure any questions were answered.
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David Wand
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Very efficient and friendly service. Josh called ahead and did the work on the furnace in a professional way.
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Anthony and Otilio are fantastic people! They did an outstanding job and explained everything they did! My AC was on for only a couple minutes and an amazing improvement to my home! Thank you again! (My pets and lungs thank you too!)
Chris Colby
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I had Arno and James at my house today to troubleshoot my A/C. They were both very professional and knowledgeable. It didn’t take long for them to diagnose the problems and come up with a action plan for repairs. They explained and showed me the all the issues. They make a Great team! I highly recommend using them for your A/C and heating needs.
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Our electrician, Chad, was on time and completed the Tesla wall charger installation in half of the estimated time. The work was professionally completed including cleanup. Chad is an excellent electrician and I highly recommend him and Capitol Heating Cooling and Electrical.
Hannah Gronowski
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Jamie was very professional and knowledgeable and walked my through the process of a furnace tune up, he was so helpful, I appreciate his work and I am so pleased with my wonderful experience with Jamie.
Victoria Lusz
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Our Central Air stopped working, called a different company, they were unable to repair, and replacement was 2 weeks wait. Called Capital and they arrived within an hour, new Central Air installed within 2 hours. Amazing service! Quick to respond, polite and professional. I will recommend them to everyone!
Mark Christiansen
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I had my AC go out. They were quick to respond. What I like how they were honest with my situation. I worked in construction for years and know that they were not going to sell me what I needed. Installation was great and super friendly.Overall a great job.
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