heat pump
Refrigerator in reverse
A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, typically to warm or cool a building.
Unlike furnaces that generate heat by burning fuel, heat pumps move existing heat—extracting it from outdoor air, ground, or water even in cold weather.
They can reverse direction, providing both heating and cooling: We replaced our old furnace with a heat pump.
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- coilWound circular arrangement
inverter · ductless · mini-split · water source · defrost cycle · two-stage · variable speed · split system
Indoor cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- dehumidificationReducing air moisture content
- summerYear's warmest season
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
chilled · tonnage · humidity control · reversible · outdoor unit
Heat you feel
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- hydronicUsing water for heating
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
baseboard · underfloor · forced air · cold climate · low temperature · ambient temperature · winter · supplemental
Capable of restoration
- low carbonMinimal CO2 output
- electrificationConversion to powered systems
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
- net zeroBalanced emissions state
green building · carbon footprint · emissions reduction · weatherization · insulation · energy independence · incentives · rebates
UN environmental treaty meeting
- energy efficientUsing minimal power
- performance ratingAssessment of job quality
- BTUHeat measurement abbreviation
- capacityMaximum amount containable
sizing · climate zone · balance point · dual fuel · hybrid system · modulating · standby power
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
coil · inverter · ductless · mini-split · water source · defrost cycle · two-stage · variable speed · split system
air conditioning
Indoor cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- dehumidificationReducing air moisture content
- summerYear's warmest season
coolant · chilled · tonnage · humidity control · reversible · outdoor unit
warmth
Heat you feel
ductwork · baseboard · underfloor · forced air · cold climate · low temperature · ambient temperature · winter · supplemental
renewable
Capable of restoration
- low carbonMinimal CO2 output
- electrificationConversion to powered systems
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
net zero · green building · carbon footprint · emissions reduction · weatherization · insulation · energy independence · incentives · rebates
COP
UN environmental treaty meeting
- energy efficientUsing minimal power
- performance ratingAssessment of job quality
- BTUHeat measurement abbreviation
capacity · sizing · climate zone · balance point · dual fuel · hybrid system · modulating · standby power
- HVACair conditioner, furnaces, furnace, ductwork, central air
- heatingfurnace, boiler, radiator, furnaces, stoves
- appliancesrefrigerator, dishwasher, dishwashers, fridge, refrigerators
- Climate ControlHVAC, air conditioning, cooling, ventilation, dehumidifier
- heat sourcesradiator, furnace, stove, oven, fireplace
- heatersradiator, cast iron radiator, steam radiator, convector, oil burner
heat pumpfurnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
gas furnace · oil furnace · wood stove · boiler · space heater
heat pumpair conditioner
Mechanical cooling system
cooling system · refrigerator · chiller · evaporative cooler
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