Whole Home Air Handlers & Coils Buying Guide – Daikin & TopCare HVAC of Hamilton Ontario
When it comes to complete home comfort, the air handler and evaporator coil are essential components of any Daikin HVAC system. They work together to circulate conditioned air throughout your home, ensuring consistent heating and cooling performance year-round. At TopCare HVAC of Hamilton Ontario, we provide expert installation and service of Daikin air handlers and coils—helping homeowners choose the right HVAC system for their needs.
This ultimate guide explains how Daikin coils and air handlers function, why they’re critical for indoor comfort, and how to select the perfect Daikin solution for your home.
How Air Handlers and Coils Work
An air handler is responsible for moving air throughout your home, working with your heat pump, furnace, or air conditioner. The coil (often called the evaporator coil) is where refrigerant absorbs or releases heat, depending on whether your system is in cooling or heating mode. Together, they:
- Circulate the conditioned air through your ductwork and into every room
- Work with compressors, refrigerants, and outdoor units for efficient performance
- Provide indoor comfort by maintaining stable airflow, humidity control, and consistent temperatures
In short, without a properly matched air handler and coil, your HVAC system can’t deliver the full benefits of Daikin’s advanced heating and cooling technology.
Why Choose Daikin Air Handlers & Coils?
Daikin air handlers and evaporator coils are engineered for compatibility with Daikin furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioners. Homeowners across Ontario trust Daikin products because they provide:
- Energy efficiency with advanced inverter technology
- Compatibility with the Daikin Fit System and other Daikin HVAC systems
- Improved indoor air quality when paired with the Daikin One Premium Air Cleaner
- Reliability and durability for long-term year-round comfort
- Quiet performance that minimizes noise while maximizing airflow
Choosing the right Daikin air handler and coil ensures your HVAC system delivers peak performance for both residential and commercial heating and cooling needs.
Whole Home Comfort Solutions
With Daikin coils and air handlers, you can enjoy:
- Seamless integration with Daikin furnaces and heat pumps
- Better humidity and climate control for a more comfortable indoor environment
- Compatibility with Daikin smart thermostats, including the Daikin One+
- Enhanced energy efficiency across your entire HVAC system
Whether you’re installing a new air conditioning system or upgrading an existing HVAC unit, Daikin provides comfort solutions for the whole home.
Choosing the Right Daikin System
At TopCare HVAC of Hamilton Ontario, our licensed Daikin HVAC technicians guide you through:
- Selecting the right Daikin air handler and coil for your home’s size and layout
- Ensuring compatibility with your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner
- Installing systems with proper air ducts, return air ducts, and ventilation
- Recommending upgrades like the Daikin One Premium Air Cleaner to improve indoor air
Every homeowner deserves the right HVAC system that balances performance, efficiency, and comfort.
Air Handlers
AWST (R-32)
The Daikin brand A2L compliant R32 AWST air handler is designed to be vertically wall- or stud-mounted. This unit is equipped with a TXV and direct-drive, multi-speed motor.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 2 Tons
- AWST Models: Equipped wit a fully adjustable TXV
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Wall Mounted
AMST (R-32)
The Daikin brand A2L compliant R32 AMST Multi-Position, 9-Speed ECM air handler with internal TXV is optimized for single-stage AC and HP outdoor units up to 15.2 SEER2.
- Internal factory-installed thermal expansion valves for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Nine Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
DFVE (R-32)
The Daikin brand DFVE Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned Communicating air handler is engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
115V DFVE (R-32)
The Daikin brand 115V DFVE Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned Communicating air handler is engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
DMVT (R-32)
The Daikin brand DMVT Multi-Position, Variable-Speed, ECM-Based Air Handler with Internal TXV Communicating, 1½ to 5 Tons.
- Internal factory-installed thermal expansion valves for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
ACST Series (R-32)
The Daikin brand ACST Series Ceiling-Mounted Air Handlers – 1½ to 2½ Tons.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 2.5 Tons
- Factory installed TXV for heat pump and cooling-only applications
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Ceiling Mounted
115V DFVE
The Daikin brand 115V DFVE Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned Communicating air handler is engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
ACNF Ceiling Mount
The Daikin brand ACNF Electric Heat air handler is designed to be ceiling-mounted. It has galvanized steel construction and quiet operation.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 2.5 Tons
- 1. Check flowrater for heat pump and cooling-only applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Ceiling Mounted
ACSF Ceiling Mount
The Daikin brand ACSF Electric Heat air handler is designed to be ceiling-mounted. It has galvanized steel construction and quiet operation.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 2.5 Tons
- 1. All-Aluminum tube/aluminum fin coil
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed motor Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Ceiling Mounted
AMST
The AMST Multi-Position, 9-Speed ECM air handler with internal TXV is optimized for single-stage AC and HP outdoor units up to 15.2 SEER2.
- Internal factory-installed thermal expansion valves for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Single Speed Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
ARUF
The Daikin brand ARUF Multi-Position air handler is ideal for new or retrofit applications and may be installed in a variety of locations.
- Check flowrator for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- PSC Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
ASPT
The Daikin brand ASPT Multi-Position, Multi-Speed air handler features a 21″ deep cabinet for easy attic access.
- Internal factory-installed thermal expansion valves for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Fixed Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
AWSF Wall Mount
The Daikin brand AWSF air handler is designed to be vertically wall- or stud-mounted. This unit is equipped with a factory installed flowrator and direct-drive, multi-speed motor.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 3 Tons
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Wall Mounted
AWST Wall Mount
The Daikin brand AWST air handler is designed to be vertically wall- or stud-mounted. This unit is equipped with a fully adjustable TXV and direct-drive, multi-speed motor.
- AWST Models: Equipped wit a fully adjustable TXV
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Wall Mounted
AWUF/AWUT Wall Mount
The Daikin brand AWUF/AWUT air handler is designed to be vertically wall -or stud- mounted. Housed in a fully insulated, galvanized steel cabinet.
- Equipped with a Check Flowrater for cooling-only and heat pump operation
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Two-Speed PSC Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Wall Mounted
DFVE
The Daikin brand DFVE Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned Communicating air handler is engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
DMVE
The Daikin brand DMVE Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned Communicating air handler is part of our ComfortNet family of communicating units.
- Capacity of 2 to 5 Tons
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Multi Speed EEM Motor
DMVT
The Daikin brand DMVT Multi-Position, Variable-Speed, ECM-Based Air Handler with Internal TXV Communicating, 1½ to 5 Tons.
- Internal factory-installed thermal expansion valves for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
DVFEC
The Daikin brand DVFEC Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned Communicating air handler is engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
DVPEC
The Daikin brand DVPEC Multi-Position, Variable Speed, Inverter-Tuned air handler is part of our ComfortNet family of communicating units.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) for cooling and heat pump applications.
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
DVPTC
The Daikin brand DVPTC high-efficiency variable-speed air handler delivers optimum performance and comfort all season long.
- Internal factory-installed thermal expansion valves for cooling and heat pump applications
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
Coils
CAHEA R-32
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CAHEA Painted upflow/downflow, horizontal “A” and horizontal slab
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAPE/CAPEA
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CAPE/CAPEA Cased Upflow/Downflow Indoor Coils are made for split systems. Engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAPE/CAPEA R-32
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CAPE/CAPEA R-32 Cased Upflow/Downflow Indoor Coils are made for split systems. Engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAPF/CAPFA
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CAPF/CAPFA Cased Upflow/Downflow Indoor Coils are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Compact and lightweight all-aluminum evaporator coil with AlumaFin7™ technology
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAPFA R-32
The Daikin brand A2L compliant All-aluminum CAPF/CAPFA R-32 Cased Upflow/Downflow Indoor Coils are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Capacity of 2 to 5 Tons
- Compact and lightweight all-aluminum evaporator coil with AlumaFin7™ technology
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAPTA R-32
The Daikin brand A2L compliant All-aluminum R-32 CAPTA Cased Upflow/Downflow Cased coils with factory installed TXV are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 5 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAUF/CAUFA
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CAUF/CAUFA Uncased Upflow/Downflow Indoor Coils are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Capacity of 0.25 to 7.16 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CAUTA R-32
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CAUTA Painted upflow/downflow, horizontal “A” and horizontal slab
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CHPE
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CHPE Cased Horizonal “A” Coils are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps. Engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Capacity of 2 to 4 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CHPEA R-32
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CHPE R-32 Cased Horizonal “A” Coils are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps. Engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Capacity of 2 to 4 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CHPF
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CHPF Cased Horizonal “A” Coils are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 4 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CHPT/CHPTA
The Daikin brand All-aluminum CHPT/CHPTA Cased Horizontal “A” Coils with factory installed TXV are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Compact and lightweight all-aluminum evaporator coil with AlumaFin7™ technology
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CHPTA (R-32)
The Daikin brand A2L compliant All-aluminum R32 CHPTA Cased Horizontal Cased coils with factory installed TXV are made for split system air conditioners and heat pumps.
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CSCF
A Daikin horizontal evaporator coil can guarantee your cooling system provides dependable, efficient comfort with respectable performance.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 5 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
CSCT R-32
The Daikin brand All-aluminum R-32 CSCT models feature a factory-installed thermal expansion valve for cooling applications
- Capacity of 1.5 to 5 Tons
- All-Aluminum evaporator coil
- R-32 Refrigerant Type
- Installation Type: Ducted
MBVC Modular Blower
The Daikin brand MBVC modular blower is tailor-made for exceptional energy efficiency. Compatible with the Daikin One+ smart thermostat and other Daikin communicating equipment, the MBVC’s ECM indoor blower motor assemblies increase both installation and application flexibility. It can be matched with cased coils for upflow, downflow, and horizontal applications.
- Variable-speed ECM blower motor
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Type: Ducted Multi-position
MBVK Modular Blower
The MBVK modular blower is tailor-made for exceptional energy efficiency. Compatible with the ComfortNet equipment. Engineered for compatibility with Daikin Fit.
- Capacity of 1.5 to 5 Tons
- ComfortNet™ Compatible
- R-410A Refrigerant Type
- Variable-Speed ECM Motor
- Installation Configuration Type: Horizontal
- Installation Type: Horizontal
Installation and Service – TopCare HVAC of Hamilton Ontario
Our team provides professional HVAC installation service, maintenance, and repairs for Daikin systems. Whether you need a new coil, an air handler replacement, or a complete HVAC system, we’re here to help.
- Authorized Daikin dealer for genuine parts and equipment
- Expert installation of air handlers, coils, and Daikin Fit systems
- Support for residential and commercial HVAC systems across Hamilton and the GTA
- Energy-efficient upgrades to keep your system running at peak performance
With TopCare HVAC, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your Daikin HVAC system is installed and maintained by trusted experts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Handlers & Coils
Q: What is the role of an evaporator coil in my HVAC system?
A: The coil absorbs or releases heat depending on whether your system is in cooling or heating mode, working with refrigerant to condition the air.
Q: How do I know if I need a new air handler?
A: Signs include uneven airflow, frequent breakdowns, or reduced indoor comfort. Our HVAC contractors can inspect your system and recommend the right solution.
Q: Are Daikin air handlers compatible with other HVAC systems?
A: Daikin air handlers are specifically engineered for compatibility with Daikin furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps for best performance.