The HVAC system is the mechanical plant in our customer’s home. Many different components work together in order to provide comfort in an efficient way. Technicians who wish to fulfill their customers’ needs should be aware of these various components. Today we will examine the equipment that makes up the mechanical plant and the signature features that combine to make it operate efficiently.
Furnace — The heart of the heating system. Furnaces today combine variable-speed motors, multi-stage heat output, and secondary heat exchangers for high-efficiency operation and increased humidity control potential. Sophisticated electronic circuit boards even come with self-diagnostic capabilities.