Any device used to remove dust and other impurities from air for the purposes of reducing the load on the respiratory system and to protect the HVAC equipment through a straining process. Filters vary greatly in particle arrestant; the higher the MERV rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value- a number from 1 to 16 that is […]
Energy Efficiency Ratio (steady state). Means the ratio of the cooling capacity of the air conditioner in British Thermal Units per hour, to the total electrical input in watts under ARI-specified test conditions.
A high efficiency systems carry the ENERGY STAR label which is the result of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR products are more energy efficient and help reduce our whole earth’s pollution issues. Choosing an ENERGY STAR Comfort System assures homeowners of lower energy bills and
Environmental Protection Agency. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
An device that measures air temperature independently of humidity.
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Heat intensity, measured by a dry bulb thermometer.
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Also referred to as a condensate pan. This is a pan used to catch and collect condensate (in residential systems vapor is liquefied on the indoor coil, collected in the drain pan and removed through a drain line).
A pipe or conduit through which air is supplied. Ducts are typically made of metal, fiberboard or a flexible material. In a home comfort system, the size and application of ductwork is critical to performance and is as principal as the equipment.
