What Are Forced Air Systems?
Forced air systems refer to heating and cooling systems that rely on an air handler to move
warm or cool air throughout the home. This air handler typically contains a fan that is powered Forced air systems work by using a fan to blow air over a hot or cold metal coil which is filled
with either liquid or gas. The air then travels through ducts and out into the home. This air is
either heated or cooled, depending on the season.
by electricity and a filter to clean the air. The system may also contain a heat exchanger, which
is a device that helps transfer heat between two mediums, such as air and water. Forced air
systems are the most common type of heating and cooling system in residential homes.
Forced air systems work by using a fan to blow air over a hot or cold metal coil which is filled
with either liquid or gas. The air then travels through ducts and out into the home. This air is
either heated or cooled, depending on the season.
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