Air Conditioner + Air Handler Systems

An air conditioner and air handler system is the all-electric cooling package: a Goodman split air conditioner outdoors and a matched air handler indoors that holds the blower and the evaporator coil. There is no gas furnace in this layout — heat, if you need it, comes from an electric heat kit installed in the air handler — which makes it the standard choice for homes without gas service, for additions and bonus rooms, and for the mild-winter South where a few weeks of electric heat is cheaper than running a gas line.

Every AC and air handler system on this page is sold as an AHRI-certified matched pair — the components are factory-rated together, so the efficiency on the label is the efficiency you get — and ships free from our Winder, Georgia warehouse. 158 combinations are listed; the quickest way through them is by size.

Air Conditioner + Air Handler Systems by size

1.5 ton AC and air handler systems

A 1.5-ton system delivers 18,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 600 to 900 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 21 1.5-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 1.5 Ton 14.3 SEER2 AC + Air Handler · Goodman 1.5 Ton 15.2 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

2 ton AC and air handler systems

A 2-ton system delivers 24,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 900 to 1,200 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 36 2-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 2 Ton 14.5 SEER2 AC + Air Handler · Goodman 2 Ton 15.2 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

2.5 ton AC and air handler systems

A 2.5-ton system delivers 30,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 1,200 to 1,500 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 40 2.5-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 2.5 Ton 15.2 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

3 ton AC and air handler systems

A 3-ton system delivers 36,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 1,500 to 1,800 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 29 3-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 3 Ton 15.2 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

3.5 ton AC and air handler systems

A 3.5-ton system delivers 42,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 1,800 to 2,100 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 15 3.5-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 3.5 Ton 13.5 SEER2 AC + Air Handler · Goodman 3.5 Ton 15.2 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

4 ton AC and air handler systems

A 4-ton system delivers 48,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 2,100 to 2,400 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 11 4-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 4 Ton 13.6 SEER2 AC + Air Handler · Goodman 4 Ton 15.2 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

5 ton AC and air handler systems

A 5-ton system delivers 60,000 BTU/h of cooling — roughly 2,400 to 3,000 square feet in a moderate climate as a rule of thumb, before a load calculation. 6 5-ton combinations are in stock; typical starting points: Goodman 5 Ton 13.8 SEER2 AC + Air Handler · Goodman 5 Ton 14.5 SEER2 AC + Air Handler.

How to choose a AC and air handler system

• Tonnage from a load calculation, not the old nameplate — use our sizing tool as a starting point.
• SEER2: 13.4 to 15.2 SEER2 in this group. Higher SEER2 means lower cooling bills; the matched-system rating is what AHRI certifies, and it is often higher than the condenser’s rating alone.
• Air handler orientation and cabinet width for the closet, attic or garage where it lives.
• Electric heat kit if you need heat — sized to the home and climate, sold separately.

What ships with a complete system

The components listed on each product page — the outdoor unit, the indoor coil, air handler or furnace — and nothing else. Line set, thermostat, equipment pad, disconnect and any electric heat kit are sold separately, and installation is licensed-contractor work (R-32 is an A2L refrigerant). Goodman residential equipment carries a 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty when registered within 60 days of installation. Not sure which combination fits your house? Call (877) 843-4822 and we will check the load, the duct layout and the accessories before you order. Financing through Affirm is available at checkout, and you can read what customers say on our reviews page.

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Air Conditioner + Air Handler Systems FAQ

Does an air conditioner and air handler system include heat?

Not by itself. The air handler accepts an electric heat kit, sold separately and sized to your home. Without one, this is a cooling-only system.

Can I use an air handler with a gas furnace?

No — the air handler replaces the furnace as the indoor unit. If you have gas, look at the air conditioner and furnace systems instead.