Air Handler Services Westwood NJ
Your Central Air System's Hardest Working Component
That big metal box in your attic or basement moves every bit of conditioned air through your house. When it breaks, your whole comfort system breaks with it.
Customer called from Old Woods Road panicking - their house was 85 degrees during that heat wave last July. AC was running but no cool air coming out. Their air handler's blower motor had seized after running 24/7 for a week straight. Two hours later, they had cold air again. But man, those two hours felt like forever in that heat.
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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Bergen County, Nj
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Why Air Handlers Break Down in Bergen County
Your air handler runs more hours than your car. Think about it - heating season, cooling season, just circulating air for freshness. That blower motor spins thousands of hours yearly.
Component Failures We Fix Daily
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Blower motors burning out from age
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Control boards fried from power surges
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Evaporator coils frozen solid from restricted airflow
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Capacitors failing in summer heat
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Belt drives slipping or breaking
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Drain pans rusted through and leaking
Westwood homes love putting air handlers in attics. Great for space, terrible for service. That 140-degree attic in August cooks components. Then winter freeze-thaw cycles crack drain pans. It's brutal up there.
What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
Check Your Filter First
Seriously. Half our calls are clogged filters. Pull it out. If it looks like a wool blanket, that's your problem. Run without it temporarily if needed.
Feel for Airflow at Vents
No air? Weak air? Hot air when should be cold? These symptoms tell us what's broken. Check multiple rooms - might just be ductwork disconnected.
Listen for Unusual Sounds
Grinding means bearings dying. Squealing means belt slipping. Clicking means relay problems. That sound helps us bring right parts first trip.
Pricing for Sewer Backup Service in Westwood, NJ
Service | Typical Price Range |
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Air Handler Service | $650 – $1,950 |
Where Air Handler Problems Hide
Visible Issues Anyone Can Spot
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Ice on the unit (never normal)
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Water pooling underneath
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Rust or corrosion on cabinet
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Burnt smell from vents
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Vibration shaking the house
Sneaky Problems Developing
Had a Oradell home with rooms that wouldn't cool. Checked everything - perfect. Finally found it: squirrels had built a nest in the return duct. Air handler was perfect, just couldn't get air.
Another Emerson family had sky-high electric bills. Air handler was running fine, but the heat strips were stuck on. Cooling and heating simultaneously. Their bill went from $600 to $200 after we fixed it.
Complete Diagnostic Check
We test amp draw on motors, check capacitor ratings, verify control board operation. No guessing. Data tells us exactly what's wrong.
Cleaning That Actually Matters
Dirty evaporator coils kill efficiency. Clogged drain lines cause water damage. We clean what needs cleaning, not just what's easy to reach.
Balancing the Whole System
Air handler's just part of the equation. We verify refrigerant charge, check static pressure, test temperature differential. Everything working together.
Basic Repair: $300-800
Motor capacitor replacement
Control board reset or replacement
Belt adjustment or replacement
Major Component: $800-2,000
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Blower motor replacement
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Evaporator coil cleaning/repair
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Control board upgrade
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Complete motor assembly
Full Replacement: $2,500-5,000
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New air handler unit
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Properly sized for system
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New drain pans and safety switches
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10-year parts warranty
Emergency Service for Comfort Crises
No AC when it's 95 degrees? No heat when it's 15? That's not just uncomfortable - it's dangerous. Air handler failures can make homes unlivable fast.
We answer (201) 666-1118 every hour because comfort emergencies are real emergencies. Stock common parts on every truck. Most repairs done same day. Because nobody should suffer in their own home.
Whether your air handler's making weird noises, not moving air, or completely dead, call us. We'll diagnose the real issue, explain your options honestly, and get your system running right. After 60 years fixing Westwood's HVAC, we've seen every air handler problem possible.
Preventing Expensive Breakdowns
Monthly DIY Maintenance
Change filters religiously - set phone reminders. Check drain pans for water. Listen for new noises. Feel for proper airflow. Takes five minutes, saves thousands.
Professional Tune-Ups Matter
We measure things you can't - static pressure, temperature rise, amp draws. Catch problems while they're still cheap fixes. That worn bearing? $200 now or $1,200 motor later.
Why Bergen County Challenges Air Handlers
Humidity here is brutal on equipment. Coils stay wet, promoting mold. Drain lines clog with algae. Metal components rust faster. Plus, our temperature swings make equipment work harder.
Older Westwood homes have undersized ductwork, making air handlers strain. Washington Township's new builds have air handlers in unconditioned attics. Hillsdale's renovations often have mismatched components. Each situation stresses equipment differently.
Efficiency Upgrades Worth Considering
Variable Speed Motors
Old single-speed motors are electricity hogs. New variable speeds use 80% less power, run quieter, provide better comfort. Pays for itself in three years.
Smart Controls
WiFi thermostats are nice, but smart control boards are better. They protect equipment, optimize performance, alert you to problems. Like having a technician watching 24/7.
Had a Park Ridge customer upgrade just the motor and control board. Kept same air handler cabinet. Bill dropped $100/month, house more comfortable, equipment running smoother.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Air Handler Specialists: (201) 666-1118
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
License #19HC00257400 | Your Comfort Is Our Business