The AEPT series air handler provides quiet air delivery and is designed to meet a variety of installation requirements. It can be installed as an upflow (ductwork in the attic), horizontally (air handler located in the attic or basement), or as a downflow (ductwork under the floor).

A variable speed air handler is different from a standard air handler in that it features a high efficiency Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) by General Electric.

This feature is important because full air delivery is only needed a small portion of the time. During lower demand times this motor reduces its speed providing up to 4 times better humidity control, better air distribution throughout your home, and greatly reduced operating costs.

Better air distribution will provide a marked improvement in those areas of your home where air delivery has been a problem such as the rooms farthest from the air handler.

Another important feature of a variable speed Goodman air handler is the reduction of what is referred to as "cold blow," or the cold blast of air upon heating startup. "Cold blow" results from cold air that develops in the duct system while the heat is in an off-cycle. When the air handler heater fan cycles on, this cold air is moved very quickly into your home resulting in an uncomfortable draft.

This Goodman variable speed air handler virtually eliminates cold blow with a "soft start," or a gradual increase in fan speed over the initial 3 to 4 minutes of the on-cycle. This cold air is combined with preheated air from the air handler blower and is delivered at a slower velocity until it reaches full operating temperature. The result? Improved heating comfort and a dramatic reduction of the uncomfortable drafts associated with non-variable speed air handlers.

Standard air handler features include a fully insulated cabinet for quiet operation, an adjustable multi-speed motor, copper tube and aluminum fin coils, and a transformer and blower time delay for maximum efficiency. This variable speed air handler also includes a supplemental heating element up to 15KW for increased heating capacity.

No. This is the indoor section of a split system and will require an existing outoor heat pump or condensing unit to function. The appropriate use of this unit is to replace an air handler which has failed while retaining your existing outdoor condensing unit or heat pump. If your outdoor unit is 8 years old or more, you may want to consider replacing the entire system. Another appropriate use of this unit is as a stand-alone electric furnace.

The Goodman variable speed air handler is versatile and can be installed as an upflow (ductwork in the attic), downflow (ductwork in a basement or crawl space), and horizontally (air handler in an attic, crawlspace, or basement). If you are capable, you can do most of the installation yourself and then set up a service call for a professional to come and open the refrigeration system and check the charge.

Any qualified air conditioning technician can easily install this air handler in your home or office. It will normally require about 3-4 hours to replace an existing, similar type air handler.

If you are in doubt, have a professional provide an on-site assessment of your needs or contact us and we will be happy to help you in selecting the proper air handler.