air ducts
Building breath channels
Air ducts are the tubes or channels that carry heated or cooled air through a building's ventilation system.
They typically run through walls, ceilings, and floors, connecting the furnace or air conditioner to vents in each room: The technician cleaned out the air ducts.
Ducts accumulate dust and can harbor mold if not maintained.
Electrical current or cooling
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
thermostat · climate control · blower · fan · dehumidifier · temperature · chill · freon
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- heat exchangerTransfers thermal energy between media
- warmthHeat you feel
- blowerWind-producing device
- radiantEmitting light or joy
convection · thermostat · central heating · boiler · pilot light · flue · combustion · baseboard
Movement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- draftPreliminary version of text
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
convection · exchange · vortex · turbulence · diffuser · register · grille · plenum
HVAC distribution channels
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- aluminumElement thirteen
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- rigidUnable to bend
sheet metal · insulation · sealing · fiberboard · spiral · rectangular · round · trunk line
Indoor climate management
- contractorHired construction professional
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- planningArranging for future events
sizing · zoning · fitting · fastening · routing · ceiling · crawlspace · attic
Separating solids from liquids
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- pollutantsHarmful environmental substances
- dustFine settled particles
- moldForm-giving container
spores · particulates · purification · HEPA · VOC · carbon monoxide · radon · odors
Removing dirt and mess
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- technicianSkilled practical worker
debris · clogs · leakage · repair · sealing · preventive · scheduling · vacuuming
AC
Electrical current or cooling
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
compressor · thermostat · climate control · blower · fan · dehumidifier · temperature · chill · freon · split system
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- heat exchangerTransfers thermal energy between media
- warmthHeat you feel
- blowerWind-producing device
radiant · convection · thermostat · central heating · boiler · pilot light · flue · combustion · baseboard · hydronic
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- draftPreliminary version of text
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
breeze · convection · exchange · vortex · turbulence · diffuser · register · grille · plenum · damper
ductwork
HVAC distribution channels
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- aluminumElement thirteen
- flexibleAble to bend freely
rigid · sheet metal · insulation · sealing · fiberboard · spiral · rectangular · round · trunk line · branch
HVAC
Indoor climate management
- contractorHired construction professional
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
planning · sizing · zoning · fitting · fastening · routing · ceiling · crawlspace · attic · retrofit
filtration
Separating solids from liquids
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- pollutantsHarmful environmental substances
- dustFine settled particles
mold · spores · particulates · purification · HEPA · VOC · carbon monoxide · radon · odors · smoke
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
technician · debris · clogs · leakage · repair · sealing · preventive · scheduling · vacuuming · sanitizing
- movie mythshacking, enhance, silencers, chloroform, defibrillators
- circulation systemsblood vessels, arteries, veins, capillaries, heart
- Air Qualityemissions, pollutants, contaminants, ventilation systems, particulates
- building healthsick building, mold exposure, radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide
- building systemsHVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, cooling
- ventilationvent, vents, ductwork, exhaust fan, exhaust fans
air ductswater pipes
Tubes conveying H2O
plumbing · sewer lines · drainage pipes · gas lines · oil pipelines
air ductsfurnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
air conditioning unit · boiler · heat pump · compressor · thermostat