Why This Rheem Air Handler Is in a Class of Its Own

If your HVAC system is large enough to merit its own separate air handler to circulate air throughout the building, allow us to suggest one of the best in the business: the 5-ton ARUF61D14 Rheem Air Handler .

Let’s get into why this is one of the best pieces of equipment for the money, and showcase some of the features it offers.

What Is an Air Handler?
Air handlers are central to the operation of many HVAC systems. The basic function is to ensure the distribution and circulation of large volumes of air. For example, they are often paired with heat pumps and air conditioners to help circulate the air around a home, once it has been heated or cooled.

One thing we would like to point out is that air handlers are not simply blowers, though they do contain a blower motor. The basic components of most air handlers are a coil as well as a blower motor, although some air handlers also contain a damper, a filter, a mixing chamber or other components.

Air handlers are connected to your home’s ductwork, through which they circulate both heated and cooled air via the action of their blower motors.

Can an Air Handler Provide Supplemental Cooling?
While the primary purpose of an air handler is simply to distribute the air in a home, since air handlers also contain evaporator coils, they can also supplement the cooling of a home’s air conditioner.

For example, the Rheem Air Handler that is the focus of this article contains an all-aluminum evaporator coil that assists in heat exchange and can provide up to 60,000 BTUs of cooling power.

Rheem Air Handler (ARUF61D14) Features
The ARUF61D14 is a multi-speed, multi-position Rheem Air Handler that is a highlight of the Rheem ARUF series. This air handler, along with the others in the series, features an improved design that rests on the SmartFrame Sub Structure that adds additional stability to the design and offers additional mounting opportunities for interior components. Capable of upflow, downflow, and two-way horizontal flow, the Rheem ARUF61D14 is weighed down with features, including:

-Utilizes the all-new SmartFrame Cabinet: The SmartFrame Cabinet features a smart, galvanized, leather grain embossed finish. The cabinet itself adds stability and is resistant to corrosion; it also features a screwless back and sides and uses fewer fasteners overall. Fewer screws give condensation fewer points around which to form, helping to prevent both corrosion and hardware that has seized as a result. A heavy-gauge bottom plate protects the unit and keeps everything secure.

-Glueless insulation retention in the cabinet interior: The interior of the cabinet is designed to retain insulation without the need for glue, simplifying maintenance and replacement should that ever become necessary. The insulation also helps prevent condensation around the exterior which could cause corrosion.

-All-aluminum evaporator coil: Aluminum coils are not only lightweight and strong, but they are also corrosion resistant and exceptionally effective at heat transfer. Steel and copper are both highly susceptible to corrosion and pinhole leaks. The interior of the SmartFrame cabinet also features a coil-mounting track which facilitates both installation and repositioning.

-A direct-drive, multi-speed motor: Potentially more energy-efficient than single-speed blower motors, multi-speed motors operate at the output level necessary to circulate the air and to improve comfort. At lower speeds, they may even be able to help manage humidity and interior creature comforts.

-Blower time delay: There’s no sense in the blower motor pushing hot air around in the summer and cool air around in the winter! A blower time delay on these units prevents the motor from kicking on until the air has been heated or cooled sufficiently, improving comfort and energy efficiency.

-UV light bulb compatibility: Let’s face an ugly truth. Air filters trap moisture and a whole range of nasty dirt and pathogens. That is a bad combination, and a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and even fungi. But there’s an easy, chemical-free way to sterilize the air circulating through your air handling, improving the air quality and safeguarding the health and safety of everyone in the home. These units are compatible with UV (ultraviolet) light bulbs that can be used to kill off any pathogens that make their way into your HVAC ducts! This functionality, combined with the good habit of changing your air filters routinely, can significantly improve the quality of air in your home.

-Tool-free filter access: Replacing your filter periodically is imperative to ensuring the efficient operation of the system as well as the quality of the air in your home. Simply open the filter access (no tools required!) and replace the filter (it accepts standard filter sizes, as well).

-Convertible 4-way design fits a variety of settings and footprints: No two living arrangements are quite identical, and neither are two floor plans. Luckily, this is a highly adaptable unit capable of 4-way flow that can work around your needs.

-This Rheem Air Handler is AHRI Certified and ETL listed: The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute conducts thorough, intensive testing of equipment that bear its certification for performance and energy efficiency. Similarly, Intertek’s Electrical Testing Labs submit electrical appliances to demanding conditions in order to secure their safety and efficacy. This system has the approval of both the AHRI and the ETL.

Wrapping Things Up
These are some of the top reasons that this Rheem air handler takes the cake for quality and dependability. Don’t forget that this air handler, like all of our Goodman package units and Rheem air conditioners, heat pumps, and condensers, comes with a price match guarantee and fast, free shipping. Buy here and save!

Contact Us!
Just in case we didn’t answer all of your questions about this Rheem air handler, feel free to get in touch with us at 855-473-6484. We’d be more than happy to field your remaining questions, so if you need to know anything else or would like a recommendation, give us a shout!