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<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-text-32-md-leading-10-md-text-54-md-leading-17-font-size" id="air-conditioner-maintenance" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">Air Handler Maintenance</h1>

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<p class="has-text-align-center lg:px-32 mt-0 has-white-color has-text-color has-text-18-leading-7-font-size">Learn best practices for taking care of your system, so you can avoid costly repairs.</p>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-28-font-size" id="how-to-care-for-your-air-handler" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">How to care for your air handler</h2>

Taking care of your air handler properly and scheduling annual service with an HVAC dealer can help you avoid costly repairs down the line and extend the life of your system. Follow these tips to keep your air handler running smooth.

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">Taking care of your air handler properly and scheduling annual service with an HVAC dealer can help you avoid costly repairs down the line and extend the life of your system. Follow these tips to keep your air handler running smooth.</p>

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Air handler maintenance schedule

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<p class="has-text-16-font-size"><a href="/residential/en/dealer-locator/">Schedule a preventative maintenance checkup</a>&nbsp;for your air handler with your local dealer at least once a year. Your air handler is responsible for evenly distributing cool and warm air throughout your house. Trane air handlers are tested to last, but with so many moving parts under constant use, the possibility for wear and obstructions can happen from time to time.</p>

Air handler maintenance checklist

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">Your Trane Comfort Specialist™ will inspect your air handler and make sure the motor and fan blades are free of obstructions and air is moving throughout the system as it should. Here’s what your can expect your dealer to do at your next air handler service appointment:</p>

Air handler maintenance tasks - DIY

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">Here are a few things you can keep an eye on throughout the year to make sure your air handler is working properly. If you detect a problem, call your HVAC professional.</p>

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Air handler cleaning made easier

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">The&nbsp;<a href="/residential/en/products/air-handlers/hyperion-communicating/">Trane Hyperion</a>&nbsp;air handler can be disassembled within a few minutes with only one tool, ensuring a quick installation so you can enjoy the benefits of Trane comfort as soon as possible. Plus, the cabinet can be cleaned fast and efficiently because the blower and coil assemblies slide out for easy access.</p>

How to change your air filter

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">Taking care of the filter is one of the most important things you can do for your air handler. Clean or change your air filter at least every 90 days to ensure proper air flow and better indoor air quality.</p>

Air handler troubleshooting tips

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">Here a few common problems and quick fixes to try if your air handler isn’t working properly.</p>

<p class="mt-0 has-text-16-font-size">For even more air handler troubleshooting tips, check out our <a href="/residential/en/resources/troubleshooting/air-handlers/">Air handler troubleshooting guide</a>.</p>

Proactive maintenance tips to extend the life of your air handler

Air handler owner’s guide

<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-16-font-size" id="download-our-air-handler-user-guides" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">Download our air handler user guides</h4>

<p class="has-text-16-font-size">For specific tips and details about how to maintain and service your Trane air handler, visit our <a href="/residential/en/resources/owners-guides/">User Guides</a> page. You’ll find details and helpful information for all our air handler models (Hyperion XL, Hyperion XR, Hyperion XB).</p>

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