Description

The S-AWST36LU1308A is an air handler from Solace stocked by Buy Comfort Direct — full listing: Solace 3 Ton Air Handler – Wall-Mount – S-AWST36LU1308A. This page covers what it is, where it fits in a system, what to check before you order, and how it ships.

About the S-AWST36LU1308A

Where the S-AWST36LU1308A fits

An air handler is the indoor cabinet for systems that do not use a gas furnace: it holds the blower and the evaporator coil, and can accept an electric heat kit for backup or primary heat. The S-AWST36LU1308A has to match the outdoor unit’s tonnage and refrigerant, fit the closet or attic space in the orientation you need, and carry the right heat-kit rating for your climate and electrical service.

Cabinet air leakage is a spec worth reading: a tight cabinet keeps conditioned air in the duct system instead of dumping it into the attic or closet, and a multi-speed or variable-speed blower lets the installer dial airflow to the coil instead of accepting whatever the fan delivers.

Background reading: the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance.

What to check before you order

• Tonnage and refrigerant matched to the outdoor unit (AHRI-listed pairing).
• Orientation and cabinet dimensions for the installation space.
• Electric heat kit size, breaker and wire gauge from the unit data plate.
• Metering device (TXV or EEV) as specified for the outdoor unit.
• Filter rack or return plenum requirements.

Installation and service notes

Air handlers need a level set, a trapped condensate drain with a secondary pan or float switch when installed over living space, and sealed connections at the return and supply plenums. Heat kits are field-installed and wired to their own breakers, so plan the electrical before the unit goes in. Set the blower speed for the cooling tonnage of the outdoor unit.

Why buy the S-AWST36LU1308A from Buy Comfort Direct

We are a stocking HVAC distributor based in Winder, Georgia — not a marketplace reseller. Orders over $99 ship free, and financing is available at checkout through Affirm. If you are not sure this is the right part, call (877) 843-4822 before you order and we will match it to your equipment. Browse the rest of our 3 Ton or the Solace catalog, and see what customers say on our reviews page.

Ordering and delivery

In-stock items ship from our Winder, Georgia warehouse. Orders over $99 ship free; large equipment travels by freight carrier and parts by ground, and you will get tracking by email when it leaves. Need it matched to a system, or need a quantity that is not on the shelf? Use the contact page or call (877) 843-4822 and we will confirm availability before you pay.

S-AWST36LU1308A FAQ

Does the air handler come with a heat kit?

Not unless the listing says so. Heat kits are sized to the home and climate and are sold separately.

Does the S-AWST36LU1308A ship free?

Yes on orders over $99 — most orders that include it qualify. Large equipment ships by freight carrier; parts ship by ground.

How do I know it matches my equipment?

Send us your equipment model number through our contact page or call (877) 843-4822. We check the pairing before it ships.