forced-air heating

Blown furnace heat

Forced-air heating is a system that warms a building by blowing heated air through ducts and vents.

A furnace heats the air, and a blower distributes it throughout the space.

It's the most common heating system in American homes, often combined with central air conditioning using the same ductwork: The house has forced-air heating and cooling.

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blower · propane · circulation · cold spots · registers · return air · vents · insulation · ductwork · thermostat · air filter · electricity · leak detection · warm air · oil · carbon footprint · solar power · turbulence

Opposites
heat distribution method

forced-air heatingradiant heating

Surface-emitted thermal energy

baseboard heating · radiators · underfloor heating · steam heating · hot water heating

heating versus cooling function

forced-air heatingcentral air conditioning

Ducted system cooling entire building

air conditioning

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G