As with everything technical in the electrical appliances, air conditioning also involves a specialized terminology. If you have been searching for an air-conditioner or talking to a serviceman, you may have found yourself wondering what on earth the terminologies and jargons mean. With this in mind, we\u2019ve compiled a glossary of the most commonly used technical terms, words, and phrases that will help you while interacting with and AC serviceman. Brush up on these terms and you\u2019ll find it much easier to understand the exact issue with your air-conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Air filters are designed to trap dust and contaminants in the air from clogging up the indoor unit of an air conditioning system. They are manufactured from thermally bonded polyester fibre or a plastic resin-based net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This product is specifically designed to remove allergens, pollutants, bacteria and odours from the air in your home. Some air purifiers can be integrated into existing air conditioning systems, while others are portable units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The product resulting from the combination of two or three compounds that have identical vapour and liquid compositions. An azeotrope cannot be separated into its parts by distillation. Azeotropes will fractionate slightly and experience temperature glide outside of the identified azeotropic points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The temperature where a liquid mixture boils and produces vapour with exactly the same composition as the liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A piece of equipment designed to move air through a system. Usually refers to the air handling unit or air handler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Microscopic living organisms suspended in the air. Bioaerosols grow and multiply in warm, humid places. British Thermal Unit (BTU): The BTU is a measurement of heat energy. To raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit requires one BTU of heat. The greater the heating capacity of the system reflects a high BTU rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of refrigerant in a system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blades that are designed with rugged materials and an exclusive angled design that improve operation and durability, even in the harshest environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A compressor is a component of the outdoor air conditioner or heat pump that compresses and pumps refrigerant to sustain cooling requirements. It is the \u2018pump\u2019 that circulates vapour refrigerant throughout the system from the indoor evaporator to the outdoor condenser and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The condenser coil or sometimes known as an outdoor coil is the compressor is an outdoor component of an air conditioner or heat pump that either releases or collects heat, depending on the time of the year. It is a series of tubes filled with gas (vapour) refrigerant that carries heat from the home and removes it outdoors allowing the refrigerant to condense or liquefy and start the process again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A device that condenses a substance from a gaseous to a liquid state, typically by cooling it. In the process, the latent heat is given up by the substance and will transfer to the condenser coolant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A measurement of how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The more air being moved through the ductwork by the system, the higher the number is to the CFM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in the ductwork is a moveable plate that regulates airflow and directs it to areas that need it most, which is typically used in a zoning application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A type of air conditioning system that does not use ducts to transfer cool air and instead the outdoor condenser unit is connected directly to an interior air handler. Due to this direct connection, generally, only one room or space can be cooled at a time making ductless mini-splits a viable option for room additions or add-ons, but potentially troublesome for whole-home solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n