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what is a seer rating?
SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. It is a rating and performance standard developed by the U.S. government and equipment manufacturer's to produce an energy consumption rating method that is simple and easily understood. It has a universal formula and conditioning that can be applied to all units and compensates for var [..]
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what is hspf?
HSPF is the most commonly used measure of a heat pumps heating efficiency. The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the heat pump.
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what is afue?
AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Indicated as a percentage, your furnace's AFUE tells you how much energy is being converted to heat. For example, an AFUE of 90 means that 90% of the fuel is being used to warm your home, while the other 10% escapes as exhaust with the combustion gases.
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advanced reciprocating compressor
An advanced reciprocating compressor is a type of compressor that uses a more efficient process for compressing refrigerant for better cooling efficiency.
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air handler
The air handler is the portion of your air conditioner or heating system that forces air through your home's ductwork.
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btu
British Thermal Unit. Used for both heating and cooling, BTU is a measure of the heat given off when fuel is combusted. Or for cooling, it's a measure of heat extracted from your home. (One BTU is approximately equal to the heat given off by a wooden kitchen match.)
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btuh
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the unit of heat required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. BTUH is British Thermal Units per Hour.
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beckett burner
A Beckett Burner is a burner assembly within your oil furnace, manufactured by Beckett to exact specifications of Carrier. This burner provides good combustion of heating oil.
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cfm
Stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. A measurement of airflow that indicates how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The higher the number, the more air is being forced through the system.
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capacity
Capacity is the ability of a heating or cooling system to heat or cool a given amount of space. For heating, capacity is usually expressed in BTUs. For cooling, capacity is usually given in tons.
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