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Compressor

A mechanical device that pressurizes a gas in order to turn it into a liquid, thereby allowing heat to be […]

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Combustion chamber

The part of a boiler, furnace, or woodstove where the burn occurs; normally lined with firebrick or molded or sprayed

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Combustion air

The ductwork installed to bring fresh, outside air to the furnace and/or hot water heater. Normally two separate supplies of

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Combination doors or windows

Combination doors or windows used over regular openings. They provide winter insulation and summer protection and often have self-storing or

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Class A 

Optimum fire rating issued by Underwriters Laboratories on roofing. The building codes in some areas require this type of roofing

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Circuit breaker

A device which looks like a switch and is usually located inside the electrical breaker panel or circuit breaker box.

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Circuit

The path of electrical flow from a power source through an outlet and back to ground.

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Chip board

A manufactured wood panel made out of 1 2 wood chips and glue. Often used as a substitute for plywood

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Chink

To install fiberglass insulation around all exterior door and window frames, wall corners, and small gaps in the exterior wall.

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