Goodman AEPF Variable Speed Air Handler Review
The AEPF’s blower design includes a variable-speed direct current motor, which helps eliminate the cold blast of air upon heating start-up often associated with single-speed units. The Goodman® AEPF Multi-Position, Variable-Speed Air Handler is suitable for use with refrigerants R-410A and R-22. This unit’s blower motor allows for a soft start and stop for quieter, more effi cient operation and eliminates the cold blast of air upon heating start-up. Using an ECM™ motor, this air handler is ideal for new or retrofit applications. [adsenseone]Fully insulated, painted steel cabinet with attractive Architectural Gray finish. Built-in filter rack for 1” filter (filter not included) Low-voltage cabinet connections; control circuit arranged to permit staging. Power supply on top; low-voltage entry on top or side.
Goodman AEPF Variable Speed Air Handler Specs
- Suitable for use with R-410A and R-22 refrigerants
- Check flowrater expansion device for cooling and heat pump applications
- Variable-speed motor
- Provides constant CFM over a wide range of static pressure conditions independent of duct system; provides low CFM for efficient fan-only operation
- Up to 14 adjustable airflow settings to optimize the system’s CFM for each individual mode of operation
- Improved humidity control and comfort
- Compatible with heat pumps and variable-capacity cooling applications
- Multi-position — upflow, downfl ow or horizontal
- Built-in coil has horizontal, vertical, and downflow drain pans with secondary drain connections
- ARI Certified; ETL Listed
I have recenlty replaced my 14 year old builder grade Lennox heat pump to a new 14/15 SEER Amana heat pump. The contractor installed a vairable speed airhandelr (AEPF313716A). The air handler performs well. When I took the measurements for an air-filter, I noticed that the filter rack is about 21X24 inch. But there is some insulation sticking-out in the back-side and thus the full 24 inches cannot be achieved. I took a shar box-cutter and cut the excess insulation at the back of the rack. This made my rack long enough to install a 20 X 24 filter. Though 20 X 24 was a standard size a few years ago, now it’s only available at a few stores. Usually home depot carries a pleated kind in this size. Lowes near my house told me that they can special order for me as long as I buy the whole box. IF you do not cut the excess insulation, you are stuck finding a customizable filter or buying a goodman brand filter from the dealter. I must say that the goodman made filter fits in the rack perfectly and you will not even need the flimzy cover for this rack.
As far as the performance of the airhandler goes, it performs perfectly, very quiet compared to my old one and yes this thing can blow air. My duct work is poor, but I still get air in the rooms that I had trouble getting any before. I didn’t up size the system, my previous system was a 3 ton and the new one is the same nominal size as well. I hope this review helps.