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If your home has a heat pump, the air handler is the indoor half of your system. It's the cabinet in your closet, attic, or basement that houses the blower and indoor coil and pushes heated or cooled air through your ducts.
It doesn't get much attention, but your air handler has a big impact on how quiet, even, and efficient your home feels. Service First installs three Carrier air handlers (also called fan coils). Here's how they stack up.
Carrier Comfort™ Multi-Speed Air Handler (FJ5)
Best for: Reliable, affordable heat pump systems.
- High-efficiency, multi-speed blower motor
- Pairs with a two-stage heat pump and compatible thermostat for enhanced comfort
- Uses standard-size filters
Why you'll like it: It delivers more even temperatures with less noise and helps your heat pump save on both heating and cooling. Standard filters keep maintenance easy and inexpensive.
Carrier Performance™ Variable-Speed Air Handler (FT5)
Best for: Drier summers, quieter operation, and steadier temperatures.
- Variable-speed fan for premium energy savings
- InteliSense™ technology
- Better summer humidity control
- Quieter operation
Why you'll like it: A variable-speed fan adjusts to exactly the airflow your home needs instead of blasting on and off. That means more comfortable summers, more consistent temperatures, and lower energy bills.
Carrier Infinity® Variable-Speed Communicating Air Handler (FE5B)
Best for: Homeowners investing in a complete Carrier Infinity® system.
- Communicating variable-speed fan blower
- Enhanced humidity control
- Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) for optimized efficiency
- Warmer air delivery in heat pump heating mode
- Compatible with Infinity and two-stage outdoor units; uses standard-size filters
Why you'll like it: Because it talks to the rest of your Infinity system, it fine-tunes airflow automatically. You get quieter operation, warmer heat from your heat pump in winter, and better moisture control in summer.
Quick Comparison
- Comfort (FJ5): Multi-speed blower; pairs with Comfort or two-stage heat pumps. Best for reliable, affordable systems.
- Performance (FT5): Variable-speed blower; pairs with Performance heat pumps and A/Cs. Best for humidity control and quiet comfort.
- Infinity (FE5B): Communicating variable-speed blower; pairs with Infinity® heat pumps and A/Cs. Best for premium, fully connected systems.
Matched Systems Perform Better
Your air handler should be matched to your outdoor unit. A mismatched system won't reach its rated efficiency, so you pay for performance you never get. Service First designs your indoor and outdoor equipment together and sizes them for your home.
Ready for a New Carrier Air Handler?
Service First will come to your home, measure what it actually needs, and walk you through your options with no pressure.
Call (614) 795-3098 or schedule your free in-home estimate today.