HVAC Basics
This system heats and cools buildings.
What is HVAC?
This provides power to buildings.
What is electricity?
This delivers water into a building.
What is plumbing?
Used to drive screws.
What is a screwdriver?
Fixing things before they break.
What is preventive maintenance?
This device controls temperature settings in a building.
What is a thermostat?
This device protects circuits from overload.
What is a circuit breaker?
This tool clears clogged drains.
What is a plunger?
Used to tighten bolts.
What is a wrench?
Fixing things after they break.
What is corrective maintenance?
These should be changed regularly to maintain airflow.
What are air filters?
This tool checks voltage.
What is a multimeter?
This pipe under sinks prevents bad odors.
What is a P-trap?
Measures length.
What is a tape measure?
A request for repair work.
What is a work order?
This unit measures cooling capacity.
What is BTU?
The standard wall outlet voltage in the U.S.
What is 120 volts?
This valve stops water flow.
What is a shutoff valve?
Checks if something is level.
What is a level?
Keeping a building in good condition.
What is maintenance?
This part blows air through ducts.
What is a fan (or blower)?
This is the unit used to measure electrical power.
What is a watt?
This problem causes dripping faucets.
What is a worn washer (or faulty valve)?
Used to drill holes.
What is a drill?
This system tracks maintenance tasks.
What is a CMMS?