{"id":8390,"date":"2020-10-08T03:31:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T08:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=8390"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:09:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:09:42","slug":"hvac-basics-definitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC Basics: HVAC Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/#Understanding_the_HVAC_Basics\" >Understanding the HVAC Basics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/#Indoor_Air_Quality_Makes_the_List_of_HVAC_Basics\" >Indoor Air Quality Makes the List of HVAC Basics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/#Weve_Got_Your_HVAC_Basics_Covered\" >We&rsquo;ve Got Your HVAC Basics Covered!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-basics-1-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"HVAC Basics &#038; Definitions\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-8415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-basics-1-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-basics-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We realize that a lot of technical jargon and acronyms get thrown around in this industry, so we wanted to take the time to cover some HVAC basics that all homeowners should be familiar with. Whether you are looking to purchase or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/fall-is-best-time-upgrade-your-hvac-system\/\">upgrade your HVAC system<\/a>, or you just want a refresher, these HVAC basics will make sure you feel comfortable reading and talking about your system. There can be a lot to take in when you are just getting started as a homeowner, so we hope to take some of the mystery out of heating and cooling with our list of HVAC basics.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about these HVAC basics or any other query about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a>, give us a call <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span> today and speak with a team member.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_HVAC_Basics\"><\/span>Understanding the HVAC Basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&rsquo;s start with the obvious one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/services.html\">HVAC<\/a>, which stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. This term essentially covers all the aspects of a system and its component parts that regulate the temperature inside your home.<\/p>\n<p>The following list is made up of the most essential HVAC basics you should know as a homeowner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Filters<\/strong> &#8211; Any forced air HVAC system will have air filters. These trap dust and particles in the air as it passes through your system and keeps them from getting into your home. Filters can easily be, and should be, changed regularly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ducts<\/strong> &#8211; The ductwork of your system is comprised of the metal tubes, vents, and grilles that the warm or cool air travels through. In a residence, these are mostly hidden away in the ceiling, walls, and flooring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Furnaces and Heat Pumps<\/strong> &#8211; The heating of most modern St. Louis homes is done by either furnaces or heat pumps. Both systems used forced air to heat your home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular Maintenance<\/strong> &#8211; Maintenance can take a few shapes with HVAC systems, either way, regular maintenance is important for the health and life of your system. Sometimes it is simply changing filters or making sure your outdoor unit is not being encroached by trees or shrubs. The other kind of maintenance is done by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/ask-an-hvac-technician\/\">HVAC technician<\/a> and should be scheduled twice a year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermostat<\/strong> &#8211; Another one of the vital HVAC basics, a thermostat is a tool that always you to customize and control the indoor temperature of your home. There are several types of thermostats: manual, programmable, and smart. They all tell your HVAC system when to turn on and off and for how long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Air_Quality_Makes_the_List_of_HVAC_Basics\"><\/span>Indoor Air Quality Makes the List of HVAC Basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IAQ, or indoor air quality, is often talked about when discussing heating and cooling. It is an important aspect to understand as it can directly affect your health. IAQ refers to the level of pollutants, toxins, and allergens present in the air in your home. The higher the presence of these, the lower your indoor air quality is. Home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/what-is-home-air-filtration\/\">air filtration<\/a> and purification devices that can be added on to your HVAC system, can drastically lower these elements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weve_Got_Your_HVAC_Basics_Covered\"><\/span>We&rsquo;ve Got Your HVAC Basics Covered!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-basics-2-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"HVAC Basics\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-basics-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-basics-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we have years of experience in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> business. We are happy to share our expertise and keep our customers informed. Give us a call at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span> for any of your HVAC needs or with any questions on the HVAC basics you need to know.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We realize that a lot of technical jargon and acronyms get thrown around in this industry, so we wanted to take the time to cover some HVAC basics that all homeowners should be familiar with. Whether you are looking to purchase or upgrade your HVAC system, or you just want a refresher, these HVAC basics will make sure you feel comfortable reading and talking about your system. There can be a lot to take in when you are just getting &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">HVAC Basics: HVAC Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,17,57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-heating-cooling-faqs","category-hvac-system","category-hvac-technology"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HVAC Basics: Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out our HVAC basics to learn defititions and terms that all homeowners should know when it comes to their HVAC systems.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"HVAC Basics: Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know | St. Louis HVAC Tips\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Check out our HVAC basics to learn defititions and terms that all homeowners should know when it comes to their HVAC systems.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-basics-definitions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"St. Louis HVAC Tips - Galmiche &amp; 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