Stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This number represents how efficiently a furnace converts fuel to energy. The higher the rating, the more fuel-efficient the furnace is.Percentage of fue [..]

The portion of your air conditioner or heating system that forces air through your home’s ductwork.

Stands for British Thermal Units. This number indicates 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 [..]

Heating and cooling equipment capacities are measured in BTUs. How much heat can the air conditioning unit remove.

A colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas produced when carbon burns without sufficient air nearby.

A colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas produced when carbon burns without sufficient air nearby.

A colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas produced when carbon burns without sufficient air nearby.

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 throu [..]

The Compressor is the most important piece of a heating or cooling system. Located in the outdoor unit, the compressor is responsible for pumping refrigerant throughout the system.

The outdoor portion of a heating or cooling system that either releases or collects heat from the outside air, depending on the time of year. The Condenser Coil is connected directly to the home’s Air [..]