Hvac Glossary

noun a device for creating a current of air, as a fan or compressor

• The industrial blower is used to provide ventilation in large buildings.
• I need to use the leaf blower to clean up the yard.
• She's a real blower when it comes to telling stories.
• His constant complaining is like a blower, always bringing negativity into the room.

noun something that has a depressing or inhibiting effect

• The damper on the chimney helps regulate the airflow in the fireplace.
• Don't forget to close the damper before starting a fire.
• I accidentally left the damper open and now the room is filled with smoke.
• The bad news put a damper on our celebration.

noun a structure or apparatus in which heat may be generated, as for heating houses or producing steam

• The furnace in the factory is used to melt metal for casting.
• It's freezing outside, let's crank up the furnace to warm up the house.
• I'm sweating like a pig in front of this dang furnace.
• Her anger burned like a furnace, scorching everyone in its path.

noun a type of window blind or shutter with horizontal slats that are angled to admit light and air while keeping out rain and direct sunshine

• The architect designed the building with louvered windows for better ventilation.
• I love how the louver blinds look in the living room.
• Check out those cool louvers on that car!
• She kept her emotions hidden behind a louver of indifference.

noun a system of pipes used for conveying fluids

adjective related to pipes or piping

• The engineer inspected the piping system for any leaks or damages.
• I heard a strange noise coming from the piping under the sink.
• I'm going to grab a wrench and fix the piping myself.
• Her voice was so loud, it cut through the room like piping through a construction site.

noun a device that emits heat, typically used to warm a room or a vehicle

• The radiator in the room provides heat during the winter months.
• Make sure to bleed the radiator if it's not warming up properly.
• I'm freezing, can you crank up the radiator?
• His anger was like a radiator, slowly building up until it exploded.

adjective describing something that is not affected by frost or freezing temperatures

• The new refrigerator comes with a frost-free feature, making it easier to maintain.
• I love my frost-free freezer, no need to defrost it every few weeks.
• This fridge is so cool, it's frost-free so no more ice buildup!
• His mind was like a frost-free zone, always clear and organized.

noun temperature - a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or environment

verb take - to grasp or hold with the hands

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• Before the meeting starts, we need to take the room's temperature to ensure everyone is comfortable.
• Let's take the room's temperature and see how everyone is feeling about the new project.
• Hey, let's take the room's temperature and see if anyone has any objections to the plan.
• As the tension rose during the negotiation, I could feel the need to take the room's temperature and address the underlying issues.

noun a measure of the amount of water vapor present in a unit volume of air, expressed in grams per cubic meter

• The meteorologist measured the absolute humidity in the air to determine the moisture content.
• I heard that the absolute humidity is really high today, so it's going to feel extra muggy outside.
• Dude, the absolute humidity is off the charts right now - it's like breathing in soup!
• Her anger was like the absolute humidity in a tropical rainforest, thick and suffocating.