Blueridge air handlers are the indoor portion of a split-system air conditioning orheat pump system (if you don't have a furnace). Pair this air handler with an outdoor ACcondenser to complete your cooling system, or with a heat pump for efficient heating andcooling. Add an optional backup electric heat strip to ensure optimal heat, no matter theoutside temperature. The Blueridge BE5V series has a variable speed motor, which featuresa ramped start and stop profile for the quietest performance, and the widest range ofavailable speeds which means additional comfort and savings.