Whether you are an HVAC journeyman, a seasoned HVAC technician, a dispatcher for an HVAC company, or simply a customer, read on to learn the most common HVAC terms.
Air Changes Per Hour (ACH)
Air Conditioner (AC)
Annual Fuel Efficiency Ratio (AFUE)
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Chiller
Coil
Condenser Coil
Controller
Ductwork
Dehumidifier
Diffuser
Evaporator Coil
Fresh Air Intake
Grille
Heating Coil
Heat Pump
Heat Transfer
Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
Packaged Unit or RTU (Rooftop Unit)
Plenum Space
Radiation
Refrigerant
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
Split System (Zoned)
Subcooling
Thermostat
Variable Air Volume (VAV)