HVAC Terminology

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HVAC

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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; systems that control indoor temperature and air quality.

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Heating System

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Equipment that warms a building, such as a furnace, boiler, or heat pump.

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Ventilation

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The process of moving fresh air into a building and removing stale air.

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Air Conditioning

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A system that cools and removes moisture from indoor air.

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Thermostat

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A device used to set and control indoor temperature.

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Furnace

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A heating unit that produces warm air using gas, oil, or electricity.

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Boiler

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A heating system that heats water or steam to warm a building.

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Heat Pump

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A system that heats and cools by moving heat from one place to another.

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Ductwork

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Tubes or passages that carry heated or cooled air through a building.

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Air Filter

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A part that removes dust and particles from the air.