Definitions: B - HVAC
BTU
A standard measurement of output for a heating system. A BTU is the amount of heat required to heat 1 pound of water exactly 1 degree Fahrenheight.
References - BTU
See the following for additional BTU information:
- HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Third Edition Amer Technical Pub; 3rd edition, May 2003, S. Don Swenson, ISBN 826906788
- HVAC: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Handbook for Design & Implementation Industrial Press, February 2007, , ISBN 831131632
- How to Size HVAC Systems Correctly Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Heating and Cooling Equipment Efficiency Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Space Heating and Cooling United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
Service Professionals that can help with BTU issues
- HVAC Contractor
- Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor
- Air Conditioning Installer
- Furnace Maintenance
Common projects involving BTU
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