Your guide to heating and cooling terms
Get to know the terminology used across heating, air conditioning and refrigeration with simple definitions designed to make technical terms easier to understand.

Making HVAC terminology simpler
You don’t need to be a technician to understand the basics. We’ve created this glossary to explain common heating, cooling and refrigeration terminology in clear language without unnecessary technical detail.
Use the glossary to learn more about different systems, components and industry terms. Each definition is designed to give you a useful starting point before exploring Trimech’s related services.
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Browse common terms used across heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration. Search for a term below or explore the glossary to find a clear explanation.
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