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Old 12-14-2023, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I understand your point, but the air handler is just a fan. Wouldn't the same logic also apply to more expensive items, such as the water heater and the refrigerator?
Air handlers now days include electronics for speed controlled fans that requires replacing the entire fan assembly costing over $500.

So agree with you it would depend on the cost off adding a hard wired surge protector to that unit.