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What is air handlers?

Air handlers (AHUs) are central air conditioning units that typically consist of a blower, heating and cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, dampers, humidifiers, and other central equipment performing the function of air conditioning. Air handlers condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. They are commonly used in commercial and industrial buildings to provide conditioned air to multiple spaces.

What other technologies are related to air handlers?

air handlers Competitor Technologies

Unit ventilators, while also providing ventilation, serve a similar function as air handlers, potentially competing for the same applications, especially in smaller spaces.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 93% (151) of relevant job posts
Computer Room Air Handler Units (CRAHUs) are specialized air handlers for data centers, competing with standard air handlers for cooling solutions in these environments.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 87% (88) of relevant job posts
Rooftop package units provide both heating and cooling in a single unit, competing with air handlers (when air handlers are part of a larger system with separate heating and cooling).
mentioned alongside air handlers in 86% (55) of relevant job posts
Split systems provide both heating and cooling, competing with air handlers (when air handlers are part of a larger system with separate heating and cooling).
mentioned alongside air handlers in 15% (191) of relevant job posts
Air conditioners compete with air handlers for cooling applications, especially in smaller spaces or when a complete packaged solution is desired.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 20% (125) of relevant job posts
Fan coil units, similar to air handlers, provide localized heating and cooling, competing for applications in smaller spaces or zones.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 27% (86) of relevant job posts

air handlers Complementary Technologies

Cooling towers are often used in conjunction with air handlers to reject heat. Water chemical systems are necessary to maintain the cooling towers.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 100% (141) of relevant job posts
Duct work is essential for distributing the conditioned air from air handlers throughout a building.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 67% (162) of relevant job posts
Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems use air handlers to supply conditioned air, and VAV boxes control the airflow to individual zones.
mentioned alongside air handlers in 54% (195) of relevant job posts

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