What is HVAC?
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It is the system that controls the temperature and air flow inside the home or commercial building.
Common HVAC Systems
- A combined system with both a furnace and central air conditioning unit.
- A dual-purpose system that provides both heating and cooling.
- Provides both heating and cooling without ductwork.
HVAC Directory
- Furnaces (forced air)
- Boilers (hydronic water/steam)
- Heat Pumps (electric transfer)
- Ductless Mini-Splits
- Central Air Conditioning
- Split-System AC
- Heat Pump System
- Hybrid (Dual Fuel) Systems
- Geothermal (Ground Source) Heat Pumps
- Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)
- Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs)
- Supply Ventilation Systems
- Exhaust Ventilation Systems
This site is a structured reference describing common residential system failures, typical repair ranges, and replacement thresholds based on typical service conditions.