HVAC Term Definitions
CARBON MONOXIDE: A colorless, odorless highly poisonous gas produced when carbon-based fuels, such as natural gas, burns without sufficient air nearby.
CHARGE: Amount of refrigeration placed in an air conditioner unit.
COMPRESSOR: Part of a split system heat pump or air conditioner's outdoor unit that controls the pressure applied to the refrigerant, necessary for taking heat to warm your home or getting rid of heat to keep your home cool.
CONDENSATION:Formed by more heating being absorbed into the air leaving less temperature to carry the water vapor produced in gas combustion to pass out of the venting system.Infinity System
CONDENSER COIL: Part of the outdoor portion of a split system air conditioner or heat pump. By converting refrigerant that is in a gas form back to a liquid, the coil sends heat carried by the refrigerant to the outside.
DAMPER: A device that is located in ductwork to adjust airflow. This movable plate opens and closes to control airflow to certain rooms of your home.
DECIBEL: Decibels (db) are a unit measuring the intensity of noise.
DIRECT-VENT: Pulls outside air for combustion and vents combustion gases directly outside.
DOE: Department of Energy is the Federal agency in charge of monitoring the consumption of energy sources.
DOWNFLOW: A type of furnace that takes cool air from the top and blows warm air to the bottom - common where furnaces must be located in a second-floor closet or utility area.
CHARGE: Amount of refrigeration placed in an air conditioner unit.
COMPRESSOR: Part of a split system heat pump or air conditioner's outdoor unit that controls the pressure applied to the refrigerant, necessary for taking heat to warm your home or getting rid of heat to keep your home cool.
CONDENSATION:Formed by more heating being absorbed into the air leaving less temperature to carry the water vapor produced in gas combustion to pass out of the venting system.Infinity System
CONDENSER COIL: Part of the outdoor portion of a split system air conditioner or heat pump. By converting refrigerant that is in a gas form back to a liquid, the coil sends heat carried by the refrigerant to the outside.
DAMPER: A device that is located in ductwork to adjust airflow. This movable plate opens and closes to control airflow to certain rooms of your home.
DECIBEL: Decibels (db) are a unit measuring the intensity of noise.
DIRECT-VENT: Pulls outside air for combustion and vents combustion gases directly outside.
DOE: Department of Energy is the Federal agency in charge of monitoring the consumption of energy sources.
DOWNFLOW: A type of furnace that takes cool air from the top and blows warm air to the bottom - common where furnaces must be located in a second-floor closet or utility area.
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