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thermostat[thur-muh-stat]
This is your control station for your heating and cooling system. It allows you to set the temperature in the home, and once set, your heating and cooling system will automatically operate as needed to regulate the temperature. In addition, some thermostats are programmable which allow you to automatically set the temperature for different times an [..] Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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know your hvac vocabulary
The HVAC industry is stuffed full of jargon and vocabulary unfamiliar to the average consumer. Without an understanding of key terms like AFUE and SEER, it is nearly impossible to make an educated, informed furnace or air conditioner purchase. To help you learn the lingo and gain a little insight into the industry we love, here is a thorough list o [..] Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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balance point[bal-uh-ns point]
Signifies an outdoor temperature generally between 30-45°F. At this temperature, the heat pump's output equals the heating needs of the home. When dropping below the balancing point, additional electric resistance heating is required to establish and maintain indoor comfort. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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btu or british thermal unit [bee-tee-yoo]
Equates to the amount of heat and energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree fahrenheit. Ex. a 10,000 BTU furnace is capable of creating 10,000 BTUs of heat per hour. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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cfm cubic feet per minute [see-ef-em]
A standard measurement of airflow. It measures the amount of cubic feet that can be filled, heated, or cooled in one minute. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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capacity [kuh-pas-i-tee]
The heating or cooling capabilities of a unit. Normally, this is displayed in BTUs. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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compressor[kuhm-pres-er]
The compressor pumps the refrigerant through the coils in the outdoor segments of the air conditioner or heat pump. It pumps the refrigerant at a speed and in quantities sufficient to cool the home. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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damper [dam-per]
In air ducts, these vents restrict or permit airflow to regulate the air distribution to certain rooms. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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downflow furnace [doun-floh fur-nis]
This kind of furnace is designed to intake air through the top and expel heated air through the bottom. Source: fourseasonsheatingcooling.com (offline)
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