Heating

Electric Air Handlers

An electric air handler works alongside your heat pump to distribute warm or cool air evenly throughout your home, making it a more efficient and reliable alternative to baseboard heating or an electric furnace. Our team can help you find the right setup for your home and make sure it is installed and maintained the right way.
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Installation

Choosing the right air handler for your home

An electric air handler is the indoor half of your heating and cooling system, working alongside your outdoor heat pump or air conditioner to circulate conditioned air evenly throughout your home. Because it runs on electricity rather than gas, it is the natural choice for all-electric homes and one of the most efficient setups available for Washington homeowners.

Washington Energy Services installs  electric air handlers, equipment known for quiet operation, multi-speed performance, and long-term reliability. Our team will help you find the right match for your home and install it correctly so your system runs the way it should from day one.

A few things we help homeowners think through:

 

  • Pairing with a heat pump | The most efficient setup for Washington homes. Your air handler and heat pump work together to deliver consistent heating and cooling year-round, with electric heat strips as a backup on the coldest days.
  • Replacing an older unit | If your current air handler is aging or underperforming, we can help you find a compatible replacement that improves efficiency and works reliably with your existing system.
  • New installations | Adding a room or building new? We can design and install an air handler setup that integrates cleanly with your heating and cooling plan from the start.

Repair

Getting your air handler back to reliable performance

Air handlers do not always fail all at once. If something feels off with your airflow, your home comfort, or your energy bills, it is worth having your system looked at. Our technicians are trained to identify the root cause and walk you through your options clearly to get your system back to consistent, reliable performance.

Some of the most common problems we see include:

  • Weak or uneven airflow through the home
  • Unusual noises like rattling, humming, or squealing
  • System running longer than normal without keeping up
  • Unexpected increases in energy bills
  • Blower motor or electrical component issues
  • Heat strips not engaging on cold days

Our technicians evaluate the full system to identify the root cause and recommend a repair that makes sense for your home and your equipment.

Worried about the cost of a new air handler?

Flexible financing options can help make it manageable, so you are not stuck choosing between your budget and a working system.

Maintenance

Keep your air handler running at its best

Because electric air handlers run through both heating and cooling seasons here in Western Washington, regular maintenance plays a bigger role than most homeowners expect. An annual tune-up helps your system run more efficiently, reduces wear over time, and catches small issues before they turn into larger repairs.

Our Precision Tune-Up covers every aspect of electric air handler maintenance, performed by experienced, NATE certified technicians who know these systems inside and out. We service most major makes and models and are trained to spot early signs of wear before they become bigger problems.

If you want to stay ahead of seasonal maintenance and reduce long-term costs, tune-ups can be bundled with other services or included as part of our Guardian Maintenance Plan at a discounted rate.

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Let’s find the right solution for your home

Whether you’re repairing, replacing, or starting fresh, our team will walk you through your options and next steps with a clear, no-pressure estimate.

"It was a wonderful experience, thank you to all involved! We’re now enjoying our AC with the sunshine and thankful for the water heater too. "

Brock & Molly H. – Redmond, WA

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