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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.
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air handler
The portion of your heating and cooling system that forces air through your home's ductwork.
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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.
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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.
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certified matched system
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) puts heating and cooling equipment through rigorous certification processes to ensure systems deliver the promised performance at certain test conditions.
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compressor
The motor/pump that drives the air conditioning unit. It is responsible for pumping refrigerant throughout the system.
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condenser coil
Part of the outdoor portion of a heating or cooling system, which releases or collects heat from the outside air.
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damper
A valve or moveable plate used in ductwork that opens and closes to control airflow. They are used to direct air to specific areas of the home.
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downflow
A type of furnace that takes cool air from the top and blows warm air to the bottom.
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ductwork
Hollow metal pipes used to transfer air throughout your house.
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