HVAC is the broader term that describes your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in its entirety. This includes your outdoor unit, your thermostat, air duct system, and every other component that plays a role in the heating, ventilating, and cooling of your space.
Your heating system heats the air that is taken from outside by your ventilation system and your central air conditioning cools the air that is brought in. This allows homeowners to have complete climate control of their home throughout every season of the year.
If you have an HVAC system that is not properly heating, cooling, or filtering out humidity then you may be in need of a service tune-up or system repair. Reach out to the team at Arrow Comfort to have your system inspected and corrected by our experienced technicians. We work fast to diagnose and correct malfunctions with residential and commercial HVAC units. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our team members to gain control of the climate in your space quickly.
What is HVAC?
HVAC, which stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, is an all-encompassing term when it comes to talking about your heating and cooling system in its entirety. While the world of HVAC might seem complicated, it doesn’t have to be confusing for homeowners. Let’s break down the basics.
What does HVAC mean?
HVAC is an acronym that stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The term HVAC is used to describe a complete home comfort system that can be used to heat and cool your home, as well as provide improved indoor air quality. HVAC can be easily confused with the term AC, but AC simply refers to air conditioning on its own, while HVAC refers to the broader system, which may or may not include an air conditioning unit.
What are the components that make up an HVAC system?
A complete HVAC system has more than one component. In fact, it has multiple units and parts, both inside and outside your home, that all work together doing different jobs to bring you the complete home comfort you need. While there are many different components that can be part of an HVAC system, below are a few of the ones you’re most likely to see in your system, plus what they do:
Air Conditioner – An air conditioner cools your home by removing heat and humidity from inside and transferring it outside.
Heat Pump – Contrary to their name, a heat pump can both heat and cool your home. They use refrigerant to absorb, transport, and release heat, and they can reverse the flow of that refrigerant depending on if you need heating or cooling. Heat pumps are powered by electricity, not fossil fuels.
Furnace – Furnaces create heat by burning a fuel source like natural gas or propane. The heat they create is then distributed throughout your home, in order to increase the indoor temperature.
Air Handler – Air handlers circulate both warm and cool air formed by other HVAC units throughout your entire home, in order to reach your desired temperature in every room.
Ductwork – Ductwork is a system of pipes, also known as ducts, that carry and distribute air from units like your furnace, air conditioner, and heat pump.
Thermostat – The thermostat, located inside your home, allows you to control your indoor temperature. When you change the temperature on your thermostat, it signals to the rest of your HVAC system your home needs to be warmer or cooler.
When you find the right combination of these HVAC units (and others!) for your home, it will help ensure your unique temperature and air quality needs are met all year long.
What Is a Ventilation System?
Your ventilation system works by filtering air and allowing it to become cooled or heated by your HVAC unit. There are many different types of ventilation systems that may be connected to your central air conditioner. The most common type of ventilation system found in residential properties is Whole-House Ventilation.
About Arrow Comfort AC and Heating
Arrow Comfort LLC has over 20 years of experience providing quality HVAC services to Cleveland, Dayton, Liberty Texas, and surrounding areas. We specialize in affordable air conditioning and heating service, repairs, and installations. Our team of HVAC technicians work in both residential and commercial settings to help you gain climate control of your home or business. Reach out to us today to learn more about our air conditioning system and heating services.
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