HVAC Latest Update with Verified Solutions

HVAC Latest Update with Verified Solutions airflow the distribution or movement of air. air handler indoor part of an air conditioner that moves cooled or heated air throughout the ductwork of your home. Usually a furnace or blower coil. BTU British thermal unit. Unit of heat energy. central air conditioning system system in which air is treated at a central location and distributed to and from rooms by one or more fans and a series of ducts. compressor the part of the outdoor air conditioner or heat pump that compresses and pumps refrigerant to meet household cooling requirements. condenser coil outdoor portion of an air conditioner or heat pump that either releases or collects heat, depending on the time of the year. ductwork the method by which air is channeled from the furnace or the blower coil throughout your home. electronic air cleaner an electronic device that filters out large particles and bioaerosols in indoor environments. energy star a label attached to HVAC systems that meet or exceed the EPA guidelines for energy efficiency. evaporator coil the part of the air conditioner that is located inside the air handler. primary function is to absorb the heat and humidity from the air in your house. horizontal flow a type of furnace, installed on its side, which draws in air from one side, heats it and sends the warm air out the other side. Ideal for attic and crawl space installations. humidistat an automatic device used to maintain humidity at a fixed or adjustable set point. HVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning. MERV minimum efficiency reporting value MERV rating rating of a filter that descries the size of the holes in the filter that allow air to pass through. The higher the rating, the smaller the holes in the filter, the higher the efficiency. programmable thermostat ability to record different temperature/time settings for your heating and/or cooling equipment.