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  2. Thermal cutoff - Wikipedia

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    Two thermal switches (Thermal Cut) Schematic symbol for a thermal overload switch. A thermal switch (sometimes thermal reset or thermal cutout (TCO)) is a device which normally opens at a high temperature (often with a faint "plink" sound) and re-closes when the temperature drops. The thermal switch may be a bimetallic strip, often encased in a ...

  3. Central heating - Wikipedia

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    The energy cost of heating is one of the main costs of operating a building in a cold climate. Some central heating plants can switch fuels for reasons of economy and convenience; for example, a home owner may install a wood-fired furnace with electrical backup for occasional unattended operation.

  4. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning - Wikipedia

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    The safety interlock switch is at the bottom left. In the lower middle is the capacitor. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the use of various technologies to control the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an enclosed space. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality.

  5. Furnace (central heating) - Wikipedia

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    These furnaces were still big and bulky compared to modern furnaces, and had heavy-steel exteriors with bolt-on removable panels. Energy efficiency would range anywhere from just over 50% to upward of 65% AFUE. This style furnace still used large, masonry or brick chimneys for flues and was eventually designed to accommodate air-conditioning ...

  6. Thermostat - Wikipedia

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    Start draft inducer fan/blower (if the furnace is relatively recent) to create a column of air flowing up the chimney; Heat ignitor or start spark-ignition system; Open gas valve to ignite main burners; Wait (if furnace is relatively recent) until the heat exchanger is at proper operating temperature before starting main blower fan or ...

  7. Glossary of HVAC terms - Wikipedia

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    furnace Main article: Furnace A component of an HVAC system that adds heat to air or an intermediate fluid by burning fuel (natural gas, oil, propane, butane, or other flammable substances) in a heat exchanger.