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AFUEAnnual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. A measure of a furnace's heating efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient the product. The government's established minimum AFUE rating for fur [..]
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air handlerThe piece of equipment in the central air conditioning or heat pump system that moves heated or cooled air throughout a home's ductwork. In some systems a furnace handles this function. BTU:
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compressorThe pump that moves the refrigerant from the indoor evaporator coil to the outdoor condensing unit and back to the evaporator. The compressor functions as the heart of the system, because it circulate [..]
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Condenser CoilA network of refrigerant-filled tubes where heat leaves the hot refrigerant vapor. The vapor then condenses into a liquid capable of absorbing more heat. Evaporator Coil:
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heat pumpAn air conditioner that contains a valve that allows it to alternate between heating and cooling. Heat Source:
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Heat PumpAn air conditioner that contains a valve that allows it to alternate between heating and cooling. Heat Source:
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HVACAbbreviations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, the three main functions of an indoor home comfort system. HSPF:
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SEERSeasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. A measure of an air conditioner's cooling efficiency. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the product. The government's established minimum SEER rating [..]
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ThermostatA temperature control device mounted on the wall to send signals to turn the system on and off to maintain a comfortable temperature. Programmable thermostats provide more control settings to operate [..]
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