Spring is here: flowers are blooming, families are planning vacations, and temperatures are rising. If you live in Florida, you are already mentally prepared for the weather to heat up significantly. That’s why Spring is the ideal season to give your HVAC system a thorough once-over to make sure everything is functioning correctly.
A well maintained system is a long lasting one, so it’s important to stay on top of minor issues like leaks and other minor repairs now to insure a durable system for the future. Whether you check your air conditioning and heating units yourself or hire a professional AC repair company to handle your yearly inspection for you, it’s important to know the basic ins and outs of your system. Here are some common terms to keep in mind regarding your heating and air:
airflow – distribution of air throughout the home.
coil – piece of equipment responsible for transferring heat to air; can be heated or cooled either through liquid, steam, or electrical means.
compressor – compresses refrigerant and forces it into the condenser, which pumps it through the HVAC system to cool the home.
condenser – responsible for removing heat during refrigeration, this component condenses substances from a gas to a liquid.
duct – a channel designed to transfer air throughout a building.
fresh air intake – an opening that draws fresh air from outside into the building, thereby refreshing exhausted air and reducing dangerous gases and back draft.
furnace – a heating component in the HVAC systemthat heats air by burning fuel
gas furnace heat exchanger – transfers heat from within the furnace to the air surrounding it. This heat is then circulated throughout the home through air ducts.
split system – combination of an outdoor HVAC unit and an indoor unit.
The modern central heating and air system is extremely complex and consists of several different components. That’s why we recommend you leave heating and air repairs to the professionals. At Cox Air, we handle all of your HVAC needs so you can kick your heels up, relax, and cool down.
