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hot surface ignition system
Furnace ignition system in which a silicon carbide element is heated in order to light the main burner. No pilot light is needed.
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ton of refrigeration
Refrigerating effect equal to melting one ton of ice in 24 hours. This may be expressed as follows: 288,000 BTU/24-hours, 12,000 BTU/hour or 200 BTU/minute.
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afue
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. A measure of a gas furnace’s efficiency in converting fuel to energy – the higher the rating, the more efficient the unit. For example: A rating of 90 means that approximately 90 percent of the fuel is used to provide warmth to your home, while the remaining 10 percent escapes as exhaust.
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btu
British Thermal Unit. This is the amount of heat it takes to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. For your home, it represents the measure of heat given off when fuel is burned for heating or the measure of heat extracted from your home for cooling.
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cfm
Cubic Feet Per Minute. A standard measurement of airflow. A typical system requires 400 CFM per ton of air conditioning.
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capacity
The output or producing ability of a piece of cooling or heating equipment. Cooling and heating capacities are referred to as BTUs.
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coil
In air conditioning, a network of tubes filled with refrigerant. A coil located inside the home takes heat and moisture out of the air as liquid refrigerant evaporates. Sometimes called a evaporator or cooling coil. See also Condenser.
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compressor
The heart of an air conditioning or heat pump system. It is part of the outdoor unit and pumps refrigerant in order to meet the cooling requirements of the system.
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condenser
That part of a refrigeration system which pumps vaporized refrigerant from the evaporator inside your home, compresses it, liquefies it in the condenser and returns the liquid refrigerant to refrigerant control to remove heat from your home. The compressor is located here.
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damper
Found in ductwork, this movable plate opens and closes to control airflow. Dampers can be used to balance airflow in a duct system. They are also used in zoning to regulate airflow to certain rooms.
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