HVAC systems
Indoor air management equipment
HVAC systems are heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment that regulate indoor temperature, humidity, and air quality.
The acronym is pronounced as letters or sometimes as "H-vac." Residential systems typically include a furnace, air conditioner, and ductwork; commercial buildings use more complex configurations.
The HVAC system needs servicing before winter.
- HVACIndoor climate management
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- heat pumpsDevices transferring thermal energy
ductwork · return vent · heat exchangers · smart thermostats · thermostat setting · furnace · dehumidification · airflow · climate control · air filtration · filter change · duct cleaning · refrigerant · condenser · energy audits · geothermal energy · electricity · fans
- engineeringengineers, civil engineering, engineering, electrical engineering, blueprint
- coolingair conditioning, refrigeration, air cooler, heat sink, evaporator
- motorized machinespower tools, power saws, blenders, fans, vacuums
- automotive engineeringpowertrain, drivetrain, engine design, brake systems, suspension systems
- Mechanical Engineeringmechanical engineer, design engineer, valves, motors, aerospace engineer
- building healthsick building, mold exposure, radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide
HVAC systemspassive cooling
Temperature control without power
natural ventilation · cross-ventilation · green roofs · shade trees · open windows