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AC Replacement
The process of replacing an old air conditioning unit with a new one for improved energy efficiency.
Advanced Reciprocating Compressor
A type of HVAC compressor that uses a more efficient process for compressing refrigerant, enhancing air conditioning and cooling system efficiency.
AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Indicated as a percentage, your furnace’s energy efficiency AFUE tells you how much energy is being converted to heat. For example, an AFUE of 90 means that 90% of the fuel is being used to warm your home, while the other 10% escapes as exhaust with the combustion gases.
Air Conditioning Repair
Services that diagnose and fix issues related to air conditioning units.
Air Handler
The portion of your HVAC system (air conditioner or heating system) that forces air through your home’s ductwork.
Air Purification Systems
Systems used to improve indoor air quality by removing contaminants, allergens, and bacteria.
Beckett Burner
A burner assembly within your oil furnace that ensures efficient combustion of heating oil.
BTU
British Thermal Unit. Used for both heating systems and cooling systems, BTU measures the heat given off when fuel is combusted. For cooling, it measures heat extracted from your home.
BTUH
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the unit of heat required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. BTUH is British Thermal Units per Hour, commonly used in HVAC systems.
Capacity
The ability of a heating or cooling system to effectively regulate the temperature of a given space. Heating capacity is expressed in BTUs, while cooling is usually measured in tons.
Carbon Monoxide
A colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas produced when natural gas or other carbon-based fuels burn without sufficient air.
CFM
Stands for Cubic Feet per Minute, a measurement of airflow that shows how much air is being forced through the HVAC system per minute.
Compressor
Part of a split-system heat pump or air conditioner, this controls the pressure applied to refrigerant, key in both heating and cooling your home.
Condenser Coil
Part of the outdoor portion of a split-system air conditioner or heat pump. By converting refrigerant from gas back to liquid, it releases heat outside your home.
Damper
A type of “valve” used in ductwork that controls airflow. Often used in zoning systems to regulate warm or cool air.
DB
Decibels (dB) are a unit measuring the intensity of noise.
Downflow
A type of furnace that draws cool air from the top and blows warm air downward, often used in homes with furnaces located in second-floor closets or utility rooms.
Ductless Mini-Split
Refers to an energy-efficient system that provides both heating and cooling without ductwork.
Ductwork
Hollow pipes used to transfer air from the Air Handler to the air vents throughout your home. Ductwork is a vital component of a home’s heating and cooling system.
EER
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) measures the efficiency of an HVAC product by dividing its BTU output by its wattage. A higher EER means better energy efficiency.
Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC)
An electronic device that filters large particles and contaminants in indoor air, such as viruses, bacteria, and allergens, improving indoor air quality.
Energy Efficient HVAC Systems
HVAC systems designed to minimize energy consumption while maintaining optimal performance.
Energy Saver Switch
An energy-saver switch causes the air conditioner’s fan and compressor to cycle on and off together, reducing energy use.
Energy Star
Energy Star is a government-backed program ensuring that HVAC products with this rating provide energy efficiency and help lower energy bills.
Evaporator Coil
Part of a split-system air conditioner or heat pump located indoors. It cools and dehumidifies the air as it changes refrigerant from liquid to gas.
Fan Coil
An indoor component of an air conditioner or heat pump system, replacing a furnace and evaporator coil to regulate refrigerant and move air.
Furnace Tune-Up
A routine maintenance service that ensures a furnace operates efficiently and safely.
Geothermal Heating
A heating system that uses heat from the earth to provide energy-efficient home heating and cooling.
Heat Exchanger
The part of a furnace that transfers heat to nearby air, playing a crucial role in home heating.
Heat Pump
An HVAC product that functions as an air conditioner in cooling mode, but reverses refrigerant flow in heating mode to extract heat from outside air, providing energy-efficient heating.
Heat Pump Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for ensuring the efficiency and longevity of a heat pump system.
Horizontal Flow
A type of furnace installed on its side, often used in spaces like attics or crawl spaces.
HSPF
The Heating Seasonal Performance Factor is a measure of the heating efficiency of a heat pump. The higher the HSPF number, the more efficiently the heat pump heats your home.
Humidifier
A device that adds water vapor to heated air from the furnace, balancing humidity levels to protect furnishings and reduce static.
HVAC
Term for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, referring to all systems that manage a building’s temperature and air quality.
HVAC Installation
Refers to the installation process of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential or commercial spaces.
Hybrid Heat
A Hybrid Heat system combines a traditional furnace with an energy-efficient heat pump, optimizing home heating efficiency during mild conditions.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Measures and refers to the quality of the air inside a home or building, including factors like pollution and humidity.
Indoor Coil
Load Estimate
A comprehensive analysis to determine the heating or cooling requirements of your home, using factors like square footage and insulation to size your HVAC system properly.
Low Boy
Low Boy is a type of furnace configuration in which the furnace is lower in height and occupies more floor space.
Matched System
An HVAC system where the heating and cooling units are designed to work together, maximizing performance and energy efficiency.
MERV
The Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value is the standard comparison of the efficiency of an air filter. The MERV scale ranges from 1 (least efficient) to 16 (most efficient), and measures a filter’s ability remove particles from 3 to 10 microns in size.
Non-Thermal plasma (Cold Plasma)
Plasma in its simplest form is oppositely charged hydrogen and oxygen ions, also called bi-polar ionization. These naturally occurring ions are artificially produced when a sufficiently high voltage is applied to a sharp point. The plasma, when produced and injected into a moving air stream, breaks down gases to harmless compounds prevalent in the atmosphere such as oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor and carbon dioxide.
Operating Cost
The ongoing cost of running your HVAC system, based on its energy consumption.
Outdoor Coil
Payback Analysis
Overall measure of the efficiency and value of your home comfort system. By combining your purchase price and ongoing operating costs, a payback analysis determines the number of years required before monthly energy savings offset the purchase price.
Puron Refrigerant
An environmentally friendly refrigerant designed to replace Freon, ensuring compliance with regulations that phase out ozone-depleting refrigerants.
QuieTech
QuieTech™ is a noise reduction system that provides comfortable heat while generating very little noise in the process.
R-22 Refrigerant
R-22 is a single component HCFC refrigerant with low ozone depletion potential. It has long been used in a variety of air-conditioning and refrigeration applications in a variety of markets. Production of R-22 will cease in 2015 per the Montreal Protocol.
Reciprocating Compressor
A type of compressor used in air conditioners that compresses refrigerant by using a type of “piston” action.
Reclaiming
Returning used refrigerant to the manufacturer for disposal or reuse.
Recycling
Removing, cleaning and reusing refrigerant.
Refrigerant Lines
Two copper lines that connect the Condenser (Outdoor) Coil to the Evaporator (Indoor) Coil.
Riello Burner
A burner assembly within your oil furnace. This burner provides a cleaner, higher quality combustion of heating oil to increase energy efficiency.
Scroll Compressor
A specially designed compressor that works in a circular motion vs. an up and down piston action.
SEER
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, a key measure of the cooling efficiency of your air conditioner or heat pump. The higher the SEER number, the more efficient the unit.
Setback Thermostat
A state-of-the-art electronic thermostat with a built-in memory that can be programmed for different temperature settings at different times of the day.
Single Package Product
One outdoor unit that contains both a heating and a cooling system.
Smart Recovery
Smart Recovery starts the system in advance to be sure that each zone reaches your selected temperature setting at the scheduled time.
Smart Thermostat
A programmable thermostat that allows for more efficient energy use by learning user preferences and adjusting temperature accordingly.
Split System
Refers to an air conditioner or heat pump that has components in two locations. Usually, one part of the system is located inside (evaporator coil) and the other is located outside your home (condenser coil).
Thermidistat
The Thermidistat™ Control monitors temperatures both inside and outside, as well as indoor humidity and adjusts system operation to maintain the temperature and humidity levels set by the homeowner.
Thermostat
A device that monitors and controls your HVAC system, allowing you to set your preferred temperature and manage energy use.
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is precision device used to meter the flow of liquid refrigerant entering the evaporator at a rate that matches the amount of refrigerant being boiled off in the evaporator.
Ton
A unit of measurement for cooling capacity. One ton equals 12,000 BTUs per hour.
An HVAC strategy that divides your home into zones, allowing you to control the heating and cooling of specific areas separately, improving energy efficiency and comfort.
Total Home Comfort System
The ultimate solution to providing you with consistent, customized home comfort, despite the ever-changing weather.
TrueSense Dirty Filter Detection
TrueSense™ dirty filter detection reminds you when it’s time to change your media filter.
Two Stage Compressor
Two Stage Compressors are capable of two levels of operation, a low stage and a high stage. Properly sized equipment will operate 80% of the time in low stage, enhancing efficiency and comfort with lower humidity levels and quieter operation. It’s like getting two air conditioners or heat pumps in one system.
UL
UL is an objective, non-profit organization that tests and rates electrical products for public safety.
Upflow
A type of furnace that draws cool air from the bottom and blows the warmed air out the top into the duct work. This type of furnace is usually installed in a basement or an out-of-the-way closet.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
A type of HVAC system that allows for individualized climate control in different zones of a building.
Ventilator
A ventilator captures heating or cooling energy from stale indoor air and transfers it to fresh incoming air.
Zoning
An HVAC strategy that divides your home into zones, allowing you to control the heating and cooling of specific areas separately, improving energy efficiency and comfort.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Snyder’s Heating & Cooling is proud to be a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer. This designation signifies our commitment to superior skills, service, products, comfort, and a promise of 100% satisfaction, guaranteed. Our technicians are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified, ensuring high-quality service every time.
We are also bonded, insured, and maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
