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SEER: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.
This is a term commonly used to identify how efficient an air
conditioner is at using electricity. In 2006, a law took effect
requiring a 13 SEER minimum air conditioning unit be installed when
purchasing a new unit.
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BTU: British Thermal Unit. This is the
amount of heat required to raise a temperature of one pound of water
one degree.
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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 to remove particles from 3 to 10
microns in size.
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410A REFRIGERANT: A environmentally sound
refrigerant design not to harm the earth's ozone layer. Federal law
requires all manufacturers to phase out ozone depleting refrigerant
such as R-22 by 2010.
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CFM: Stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. A
measurement of airflow that indicates how many cubic feet of air pass
by a stationary point in one minute. The higher the number, the more
air is being forced through the system.
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EER: Energy Efficient Ratings measure the
efficiency with which a product uses energy to function. It is
calculated by dividing a product's BTU output by its wattage.
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ZONING: A way to increase your home
comfort and energy efficiency by controlling when and where heating &
cooling occurs in a home.
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DUCTWORK: Hollow pipes used to transfer
air from the Air Handler to the air vents throughout your home.
Ductwork is one of the most important components of a home heating &
cooling system.
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