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Glossary of Terms

1. Heat Pump - Energy efficient all electric heating and air conditioning system
2. Air Conditioner - An electrical means to condition the indoor environment for your home
3. Furnace - An enclosed structure in which heat is produced
4. Mechanical Air Cleaner - The indoor air is cleaned as it passes through the pleated media filter. The clean air is then circulated throughout your home
5. Humidifier - Adds moisture back into the air
6. Zoning System - The ability to create a customized comfort schedule in different locations within a home
7. Controls - The ability to monitor heating and cooling from a remote location
8. Ductwork - The system in which air flows
9. Geothermal Heat Pump - Similar to ordinary heat pumps, but use ground instead of outside air to provide heating, cooling and in some cases hot water
10. Whole House Dehumidifier - Central system that controls the removal of moisture. It can also be used as stand-alone system or as part of your ducted central heating / cooling system.
11. UV Light - Ultra Violet Light, germicidal UV lamps kill mold and bacteria that can sometimes grow on the indoor evaporator coil, before the air can be circulated in your home.
12. IAQ - Indoor Air Quality
13. SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, the higher the number the more efficient the system.
14. EER - Energy Efficiency Ratio
15. AFUE - Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
16. HSPF - Heating Season Performance Factor
17. Radiant Floor Warming - Heat applied to floor system to raise the temperature of floor surface.
18. Dual Fuel / Hybrid Heat - Use of electric and fossil fuels in combination to maximize energy efficiency
19. Split System - System that consists of indoor and outdoor equipment.
20. Package Unit - System that is entirely outdoors without indoor equipment
21. Programmable Thermostat - Thermostat that has the ability to be programmed to set temperatures on a time basis