HVAC

American  

[eych-vee-ey-see, eych-vak] / ˈeɪtʃˈviˈeɪˈsi, ˈeɪtʃˌvæk /

noun

1. heating, ventilation (or ventilating), and air conditioning.

   The right HVAC system can help regulate the environmental factors inside your home, like air quality, humidity, and temperature.

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Etymology

Origin of HVAC

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

"We have built a Rubisco house, but it won't be an efficient house unless we update the HVAC," said Laura Gunn, assistant professor at Cornell University, who co-led the research.

From Science Daily

Northern Virginia Community College, the largest workforce provider in the commonwealth, offers programs in automotive technology, HVAC, welding, mechatronics, cybersecurity, data-center operations and healthcare, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal

The current owners have outfitted it with smart home technology, with lighting, HVAC, appliances, and electronic devices controlled remotely by phone, computer, or mobile devices.

From MarketWatch

Before running for office, he had a vision of the empty former prison becoming an academy for trade skills such as HVAC, welding or even Cal Fire training.

From Los Angeles Times

This might look like fire abatement measures in wildfire-prone areas, or updating HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, or earthquake retrofitting — which also improve home values when you’re ready to sell.

From Salon