heat pumps
Move energy both directions
Heat pumps is the plural of heat pump, a device that transfers thermal energy from one place to another—extracting heat from air, ground, or water to warm a building, or reversing the process to cool it.
Unlike furnaces that generate heat by burning fuel, heat pumps move existing heat, making them more energy-efficient: We installed heat pumps to replace our old gas furnace.
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
Relating to underground heat
- ductlessWithout internal tubes
- mini-splitWall-mounted HVAC unit
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
Mechanical cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- chillerRefrigeration unit or horror
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- warmthHeat you feel
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
hydronic · ductwork · forced air · BTU · defrost cycle · cold climate
Minimizing wasted power
- low carbonMinimal CO2 output
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- carbon footprintTotal greenhouse gases produced
- electrificationConversion to powered systems
decarbonization · retrofitting · net-zero · carbon reduction · green building
Determining or adjusting dimensions
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- outdoor unitExternal climate control component
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
thermostat · coil · inverter · accumulator · variable speed
geothermal
Relating to underground heat
- ductlessWithout internal tubes
- mini-splitWall-mounted HVAC unit
- absorptionProcess of taking in
air conditioner
Mechanical cooling system
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- chillerRefrigeration unit or horror
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
convection · hydronic · ductwork · forced air · BTU · defrost cycle · cold climate
energy efficiency
Minimizing wasted power
- low carbonMinimal CO2 output
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- carbon footprintTotal greenhouse gases produced
electrification · decarbonization · retrofitting · net-zero · carbon reduction · green building
sizing
Determining or adjusting dimensions
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- renewablessolar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal, biomass
- heating equipment
- energyelectricity, power, oil, fuel, gas
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- heatingfurnace, boiler, radiator, furnaces, stoves
heat pumpsfurnaces
Enclosed heating chambers
boilers · gas furnaces · baseboard heaters · radiant heaters · wood stoves
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