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Heating Contractors

Heating contractors today are usually HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) contractors. Most newer homes in the USA feature an air handler and condenser capable of handling the heating and air conditioning of a home or business.

The air handler consists of an air filter to remove air contaminants, a blower to move air through the duct work, and a coil to maintain a specific temperature. The air handler is usually located inside the property, like an attic, a garage, or a store/utility room.

The condenser, located outside the property, is the "air conditioner." It features a refrigerant coil and pumps warm air through the duct system. The air handler turns the condenser on or off as needed to maintain the temperature set by the thermostat.

When replacing an HVAC system - that isn't under warranty anymore - both the condenser and air handler will likely need to be replaced, even if only one of them is broken. It may be a state or local law that both be replaced and/or required (highly recommended) by the manufacturer in order to receive a full warranty. For example, replacing both the air handler and condenser could come with a 10-year warranty vs. a 1-year warranty if only replacing one system.

This is all do the necessity for the HVAC system as a whole to reach a certain efficiency rating and meet expected performance. Air handlers and condensers are manufactured as matching units. However, whether your replace just the air handler, condenser, or both may be up to your city, municipality, or state.

Some regulating authorities may require a permit for an HVAC installation or replacement and those same regulating authorities may require both systems replaced to pass inspection. Some contractors may even refuse to only replace one unit, and only offer replacement of both systems. This could be due to legal permitting requirements or to ensure the contractor doesn't get blamed later for lack of the full manufacturer warranty.

Furnaces

Older homes in the USA will likely use furnaces or boilers for heating with separate systems for air conditioning, such as mini-split, ductless air conditioners. In some cases these two services are performed by separate contractors - with plumbing, heating, or mechanical contractors working on furnaces and boilers, and air conditioning contractors handling the cooling systems.