The term downflow is used to describe the airflow of a given furnace or air handler. The term is only used to describe the airflow of the indoor system. In most applications, the furnace air filter will reside above the furnace, and the evaporator coil will sit near the ground or floor.

How do I know if my air handler is upflow or downflow?

First of all, your HVAC unit’s placement can give you a good idea of the airflow direction. Furnaces located in an attic or upper story are most likely downflow furnaces. When it’s located in the basement or crawlspace of the home, you likely have an upflow furnace.

What is a downflow unit?

A downflow furnace takes in cold air at the top of the unit and expels air at the bottom. By doing this, the downflow furnace directs heat downwards towards the area that requires it. This makes downflow furnaces naturally suited to being installed in attics.

What is a downflow conversion kit?

The kit provides a means of installing fan coils in a downflow position. DESCRIPTION AND USAGE. The downflow conversion kits are available for use on slope and A-coil versions of previously mentioned fan coils.

What does upflow mean?

A Upflow furnace takes in existing air from the bottom of the furnace and blows out filtered warm/cool air through the top. The air intake is at the top of the furnace, where it converts recirculated air into warm/cool filtered air and blows it down through the bottom of the furnace into the home.

What is an upflow?

Upflow furnaces blow heated or cooled air upward and are installed in the lowest level of your home. An upflow furnace is the best choice in cold climates where it is used for heating more than for air conditioning.

Why is my furnace installed upside down?

A: Short answer: New models of furnaces allow this upside-down installation. Cool air is pulled into a forced-air furnace through what we refer to as the “return” system of ducts. The furnace heats the air, and pushes it out through the “supply” side of the system, on the opposite end of the furnace.

How many ton AC do I need?

To estimate your AC tonnage needs, multiply the number of square feet you’re cooling times 25. This equals the total number of BTUs you need to adequately cool your space. Next, divide that number by 12,000 to determine the tonnage capability you need in your new air conditioning unit.

Can a furnace be installed upside down?

What are three types of airflow for a gas furnaces?

The term air flow configuration describes the physical orientation of a furnace relative to the direction in which heated air leaves the furnace and enters the ductwork. The most common terms used to describe the air flow configuration are: upflow, downflow, and horizontal.

What does IFC stand for in HVAC?

IFC (Issued for Construction) and Shop Drawings play an important role in detailing out information about all components in a construction project. Extracting these drawings can help all involved stakeholders to speed up the project.

What are the parts of an air handler?

The air handler circulates conditioned air throughout your home. Your central heating and cooling system consists of two main parts—an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, or air handler. When matched with a heat pump, it circulates both cool and hot air, depending on the season.

What are hydronic air handlers?

Hydronic air handlers are simply something you have to get installed professionally let us handle all the air handler duct work required. The hydronic air handler attaches to a hot water source, such as a tankless water heater, in order to properly elicit the desired heating.

What is a Goodman air handler?

Goodman Air handlers. Your air handler is an essential part of your “split” heating and cooling system. It is the indoor portion that delivers the cooled air in the summer and heated air in the winter — quietly and economically.

What is an air handler and condenser?

Condenser Unit. The condensing unit aka “the air conditioner” is found outside the home. A condenser’s major components are a compressor and a condenser coil. Instead of blowing conditioned air throughout the home like the air handler does, an air conditioner’s main function is to remove heat from within the home.