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AccuClean™
Brand name for
American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning's whole home air filtration system that removes up to 99.98%
of airborne allergens
from the filtered air in your home.
AccuLink™ Communicating System
AccuLink™ Communicating System is American Standard’s integrated and
self-configuring system that makes it possible for your components to automatically talk to each other. It
lets you remotely adjust settings and provides proactive alerts so you know your system is working at its
best.
AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization
Efficiency. AFUE is a rating that reflects how efficiently a gas furnace
converts fuel to energy. An AFUE of 90 means that approximately 90 percent of
the fuel is utilized to provide warmth to your home, while the remaining 10
percent escapes as exhaust.
Air Cleaner (also Air
Filtration System)
A device that removes
allergens,
pollutants and other undesirable particles from air that is heated or
cooled.
Air Handler
The indoor component of your air conditioner or
heating system that moves air throughout your home.
Allegiance® Brand name for the American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning family of air
conditioners.
Allergen
A substance that causes an allergic reaction. It
includes dust, pollen, pet hair and dander, dust mites, mildew, lint, fungus,
most tobacco smoke, cooking grease and bacteria.
All-In-One
System (also Packaged System) An air
conditioning and/or heating system in which all components are located in one
cabinet. Used in certain localities and for certain building types, the
all-in-one system is installed either beside or on top of your home.
BTU British Thermal Unit. In scientific terms, it represents
the amount of energy required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.
One BTU is the equivalent of the heat given off by a single wooden kitchen
match. For your home, it represents the measure of heat given off when fuel is
burned for heating, or the measure of heat extracted from your home for
cooling.
CFM
Cubic feet per minute, a standard of airflow
measurement. A typical system produces 400 CFM per ton of air
conditioning.
Capacity
The output or producing capability of a piece of
cooling or heating equipment. Cooling and heating capacity are normally referred
to in BTUs.
Comfort-R™
Comfort-R™ is American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning's process for
reducing your home's humidity and
maintaining a comfortable temperature. Set by the dealer, Comfort-R™ ramps up
the airflow in your home—making your home cooler and more comfortable
faster.
Compressor
The heart of an air conditioning or heat pump
system. It is part of the outdoor unit that pumps refrigerant. The compressor
maintains adequate pressure to cause refrigerant to flow in sufficient
quantities in order to meet the cooling requirements of the system and your
home.
Condenser Coil or Outdoor Coil Located in the outdoor unit, the coil dissipates heat from
the refrigerant, changing the refrigerant from vapor to liquid. In American
Standard units, the coil is called Spine
Fin™.
Damper
Found in ductwork, this movable plate opens
and closes to control airflow. Dampers are used effectively in zoning to
regulate airflow to certain rooms.
Ductwork Pipes or channels that
carry air throughout your home.
Energy Star®
A program developed by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) in order to reduce the nation's energy consumption. Energy
Star® qualified heating equipment can be up to 15 percent more
efficient than standard models. Energy Star-qualified cooling equipment can be
up to 7 percent more efficient than minimum-standard equipment.
Freedom®
Brand name for the American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning family of
gas and oil furnaces.
Heat Pump
Outdoor unit that warms your home in winter and cools your
home in summer.
HEPA
filter
A High Efficiency Particulate Absorbing
filter. A HEPA filter removes particles from the air by trapping them as air
flows through.
Heritage® Brand name
for the American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning family of heat pumps.
Heritage Hybrid™
comfort system
A home comfort system that
combines a Heritage® heat pump with a gas furnace. For areas with
colder temperatures, combining electric heating (heat pump) with gas heating
(furnace) lets you choose from two fuel sources in order to respond to
fluctuations in utility costs. Humidifier
A device that adds
moisture to dry indoor air during wintertime and in hot, dry climates.
Humidity
The amount of moisture in the air. Variable speed systems
can reduce this moisture for added comfort.
HSPF
Heating Seasonal
Performance Factor. Refers to the efficiency of the heating mode of heat pumps
over an entire heating season. The higher the number, the more efficient the
unit.
HVAC
The classic acronym for Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning. Today, an HVAC system also includes air cleaning and moisture
control.
Indoor Coil The other, less
visible half of your outdoor unit. It's attached to your furnace or air handler.
As indoor air flows across it, heat and moisture are drawn out, leaving air that
is cool, comfortable and conditioned.
Indoor/Outdoor System (also
Split System) Refers to a comfort system
consisting of components in two locations. Common examples include an outside
unit, such as an air conditioner, and an indoor unit, such as a furnace with a
coil.
Integrated AccuClean™ TechnologyAn American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning whole home
air filtration system that is built into select furnaces and air handlers. It removes up to 99% of airborne
allergens from filtered air, while
saving space and offering an easy, all-in-one installation.
Load Calculation A detailed analysis of your home's energy needs conducted
by your dealer to help determine which comfort system is best for your
home.
Matched System A heating and
cooling system where all of its components are matched in capacity and
efficiency. This enables your system to perform at its best, and most efficient,
for longer.
NATE
North American Technician
Excellence. It's the nationwide certification program for home heating and
cooling technicians. It's the only certification that is recognized by the
entire industry.
Packaged System (also All-In-One
System)
An air conditioning and/or heating
system in which all components are located in one cabinet. Used in certain
localities and for certain building types, the packaged system is installed
either beside or on top of your home.
Refrigerant
A substance that
produces a cooling effect. It's used in most air conditioning and cooling
systems.
SEER
Seasonal Energy Efficiency
Ratio, a rating that measures the cooling efficiency of a heat pump or air
conditioner. The higher the number, the more efficient the unit.
SEET
Seasonal Extreme Environmental Test. It's the American
Standard testing facility for heating and air conditioning systems, where the
equivalent of five years of operation is condensed into 16 weeks of testing
under harsh conditions. American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning wants to ensure your new system will
be as reliable as possible.
Spine Fin™
A revolutionary
technology that makes stronger, more efficient cooling coils. Spine Fin™
consists of thousands of tiny spines bonded to continuous aluminum refrigerant
tubing. The tiny spines create a greater surface area, helping it to transfer
more heat from your home, more efficiently. American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning features Spine
Fin™ coils in our Allegiance® and Heritage®
products.
Split System (also
Indoor/Outdoor System)
Refers to a comfort
system consisting of components in two locations. Common examples include an
outside unit, such as an air conditioner, and an indoor unit, such as a furnace
with a coil.
Thermostat
A temperature-control
device, typically found on a wall inside the home. It consists of a series of
sensors and relays that monitor and control the functions of a heating and
cooling system. American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning's programmable thermostats allow you to
program different levels of comfort for different times of the day.
Three-stage Heating
Three-stage heating provides greater fuel efficiency and better comfort
control by allowing for different modes of operation, depending on the situation. Most of the time,
three-stage heating operates at an energy-saving speed, but can switch to other speeds when more heating
is needed to provide comfort for your family.
Ton
A unit of
measurement used for determining cooling capacity. One ton is the equivalent of
12,000 BTUs per hour.
Two-stage Heating / Two-stage Cooling
Two-stage heating and cooling is
considered to be more efficient, because it operates at a low, energy-saving
speed most of the time. However, on days when more heating or cooling is
required, it switches to the next stage for maximum comfort.
Variable Speed Motor
The fan motor inside higher efficiency indoor
and outdoor units is designed to change its speed based on your home's heating
and air conditioning requirements. Working in conjunction with your thermostat,
it keeps the appropriate-temperature air (e.g., warm air on cold days)
circulating throughout your home, reducing temperature variances. The variable
speed motor also increases dehumidification and is quiet because it runs at a
lower speed most of the time. Plus, the consistent air circulation eliminates
noisy startups and shutdowns.
 AccuClean™ AFUE Allergen Capacity Comfort-R™ Ductwork HEPA Filter HSPF
Humidity Indoor Coil Matched System N.A.T.E. SEER
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