| |
|
| AFUE |
Annual
Fuel Utilization Efficiency. The AFUE percentage tells
you how much energy is being converted to heat. The higher
the number the greater the efficiency. |
| Air Handler |
The portion of
your heating and cooling system that forces air through
your home's ductwork. |
| BTU |
British
Thermal Units. The amount of heat it takes to raise one
pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. The higher the BTU
rating, the larger the heating capacity of the furnace
or air conditioner. |
| Capacity |
The ability of
a heating or cooling system to heat or cool a given amount
of space. Heating is usually expressed in BTUs, cooling
is expressed in tons. |
| Compressor |
The
motor/pump that drives the air conditioning unit. It is
responsible for pumping refrigerant throughout the system. |
| Condenser Coil |
Part of the outdoor
portion of a heating or cooling system, that releases
or collects heat from the outside air. |
| Damper |
A
valve or moveable plate used in duct work that opens and
closes to control airflow. They are used to direct air
to specific areas of the home. |
| Evaporator
Coil |
Part
of the heating or cooling system located indoors, that
cools and dehumidifies the air by converting liquid refrigerant
into gas. |
| Heat Exchanger |
The major part
of the furnace that transfers heat into your home. |
| Heat
Pump |
A
unit that handles both heating and cooling. In some climates,
a heat pump may handle your heating and cooling needs
more efficiently than a furnace and air conditioner. |
| HSPF |
Heating
Seasonal Performance Factor. Measures the heating efficiency
of a heat pump. The higher the number the more efficient
the heat pump heats your home. |
| Humidifier |
A piece of equipment
that adds moisture to the air as it comes out of the furnace. |
| HVAC |
Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| Refrigerant |
A chemical that
cools air as it evaporates. |
| SEER |
Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Ratio. SEER measures a unit's cooling
efficiency. The higher the number, the greater the efficiency. |
| Thermostat |
A device that monitors
and controls your temperature inside your home. |
| Zone |
Zoning
allows you to control the heating and cooling delivered
to specific areas of your house for a custom solution.
Zoning can increase efficiency and comfort in the areas
of the house you use most often. |
| |
|
|
|
