US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

BAS 5 - Not Just Hot Air: Heating Systems Basics

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Explore the performance of gas and oil furnaces. Be able to recognize their basic components. Understand how forced air systems operate, and what their controls are designed to do. Find out how an inadequate duct or venting system impacts performance.

By attending this session, participants will

Discover forced air heating system components and controls
Find out what adjustments are done in the field to improve their operation
Understand how furnaces have changed in operation and performance

KEYWORDS: clean & tune,components, controls, distribution system, duct system, efficiency, equipment, forced air, health & safety, heating systems, introductory, operation, principles, venting

Russ Bogue, Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development, Athens, OH
Greg Frank, Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development, Athens, OH

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: The Basics
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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