Signs Your Air Handler Is Failing
The air handler is the indoor half of your split system — and when it struggles, your whole home feels it. Here are the signs it may be failing.
Warning signs
Weak airflow from your vents.
Frozen indoor coil.
Strange noises — humming, rattling, or squealing from the indoor unit.
Water pooling around the air handler.
Burning smell when the fan runs.
System short-cycling on and off.
Common failures
Blower motor failure, bad capacitors, clogged coils, and cracked drain pans are frequent air handler issues. Many are repairable; a severely failing unit may need replacement, ideally matched to your outdoor condenser.
Don't ignore it
A failing air handler strains the rest of your system and can lead to compressor damage. If you notice these signs, call us for a diagnosis before a small problem becomes a major breakdown.
The Martin Family Team
Martin's Family Cooling — licensed & insured HVACR contractor serving Broward & Miami-Dade.