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gas pack
A packaged heating and cooling unit that contains all of the components of a furnace and an air conditioner.
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air cleaner
An air cleaner is the part of your indoor air quality system that filters out harmful contaminants.
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air conditioning
AHRI is the voice for heating and air conditioning contractors and consumers. This institute maintains standards across the industry and lobbies for policy changes in government.
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air conditioner
An air conditioner is the most common home cooling method. Air conditioners can come in either split or package system varieties.
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air handler
An air handler is the portion of your central cooling/heating system that works in tandem with your outdoor, condensing unit to force heating/conditioned air through your home's ductwork.
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airflow
This is a measurement of the amount of air that a device is able to supply. In HVAC, airflow is measured in CFM and has implications for the effectiveness of your heating and cooling equipment. If your airflow, CFM measurement, is too low you won't be getting enough air distributed through your home, which can lead to hot or cold spots.
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afue
AFUE is a measure of heating unit efficiency - specifically furnaces. This percentage tells you just how much energy your heating unit is converting to useful heating power - basically, the higher the number, the greater the efficiency.
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btu
BTUs are a measure of the amount of heat it takes to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. In HVAC, this typically measures the heating capacity of a furnace or air conditioner - the higher the BTU rating, the larger the heating capacity of your HVAC unit.
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capacity
Capacity refers to the ability of a heating or cooling system to heat or cool a given amount of space. Typically, heating capacity is expressed in BTUs and cooling capacity is expressed in tons. The higher the capacity, the more heating or cooling power that unit supplies.
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carbon monoxide
An odorless, colorless gas that is harmful and deadly. Make sure to keep your carbon monoxide detector on and operational.
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