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What are the three types of air distribution systems in homes?
The three types of air distribution systems in homes are forced-air, gravity, and radiant systems.
How does a forced-air system distribute warm or cool air?
A forced-air system uses a blower to distribute warm or cool air through ducts.
Why can gravity systems not distribute cool air?
Gravity systems rely on the natural rising of warm air and cannot distribute cool air.
What are the two ways radiant systems warm the air?
Radiant systems warm walls, floors, or ceilings, or use radiators to warm the air.
What is a disadvantage of radiant systems?
Radiant systems cannot distribute cool air.
How do hydronic systems distribute heat?
Hydronic systems use a pump to circulate heated water to radiators or convectors.
How do modern radiant systems warm the air?
Modern radiant systems use hot water pipes under concrete slabs to warm the air.
Study Notes
- Air distribution in homes can be done through forced-air, gravity, or radiant systems.
- Forced-air systems use a blower to distribute warm or cool air through ducts.
- Gravity systems rely on the natural rising of warm air and cannot distribute cool air.
- Radiant systems warm walls, floors, or ceilings, or use radiators to warm the air.
- Radiant systems cannot distribute cool air.
- Hydronic systems use a pump to circulate heated water to radiators or convectors.
- Modern radiant systems use hot water pipes under concrete slabs to warm the air.
- Forced-air systems may have blower malfunctions and add electrical power costs.
- Gravity systems may have heat registers positioned high on walls.
- Radiant systems may have clogged pipes or malfunctioning boilers.
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