What is HVAC? What It Means, What a HVAC System is, and How It Works
When you think of the term “HVAC” there are probably a lot of different ideas that come to mind. Some people might think that it’s an industry or profession, and they wouldn’t be wrong. Some people might think that it’s the system in their home or business that provides heating and cooling. And, again, they […]
What is an HVAC Maintenance Agreement?
An HVAC maintenance agreement is similar to any other maintenance agreement. It includes a list of maintenance services that the HVAC company will perform within the specified time period. These agreements are also referred to as maintenance contracts or maintenance plans. These maintenance agreements are typically made between an HVAC company and homeowners or businesses. In most […]
What is an Air Handler? What Does it Do?
When it comes to air conditioners and HVAC units in general, there are terms that we hear that we might not have a firm grasp on what they actually are. I want to change that! For example, have you ever heard of a condenser unit, an evaporator coil, or an air handler? Chances are that […]
What is an AC Evaporator Coil?
In a typical air conditioning system there are primarily two main parts or sections. These sections are usually referred to as the ac condensing unit and the ac evaporator coil. In a previous post we went over the details of what an ac condenser unit is. In this post I am going to go into the […]
What is an AC Condenser Unit?
Have you ever heard the term “ac condenser unit” or just “the condenser unit” when it comes to an air conditioner? You probably have. And you’ve probably wondered which part of the air conditioner system the condenser unit is. In this post I’m going to share this information with you and much more! Get ready […]
What is AFUE for Furnaces?
When it comes to understanding the numbers and traits of a furnace, there is probably nothing more important than AFUE or the AFUE rating. In short, this term determines the efficiency of the furnace. The AFUE rating is similar to the SEER or EER rating for an air conditioner. “AFUE” stands for Annual Fuel Utilization […]
What is a SEER Rating? What Does It Mean?
One of the most common terms used to compare air conditioners is the SEER or SEER rating. If you are shopping for a new air conditioner for your home or business, you are probably going to come across this term. Understanding what it means will be helpful when comparing different units. So, what is a […]
What is a Good SEER Rating for an Air Conditioner?
When it comes to buying a new air conditioner, the SEER rating is one of the main attributes used for comparing different models. But, if you don’t know what a good SEER rating is, then you don’t even have a good benchmark to start with. But don’t worry. We’re going to help you with that! […]
What is a Geothermal Heat Pump and How Does It Work?
Geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground-source or water-source heat pumps, are growing in popularity in the United States. And, with good reason. These ultra-efficient heat pumps use the temperature in the earth as its heat exchange source, rather than the outside air, to provide heated and cooled air. This allows the heat pump to […]
What exactly is a Split Unit in HVAC?
If you’ve ever been looking for a new heating and air conditioning unit then you’ve probably come across the term “split unit”. There are various types of split units in the HVAC world and in this post I’m going to explain the basic understanding of what a split unit is. The Basic Concept A split […]
