HVAC

[ eych-vee-ey-see, eych-vak ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of HVAC¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

One of them, Heath, worked in HVAC; the other, Shaw, worked in mining.

From Slate

The work on the restaurant itself continues, too — there is no HVAC, and it turns out the radiators aren’t what they should be, especially with the recent cold.

From Seattle Times

Write down crucial phone numbers on paper, including emergency services, plumber and HVAC.

From Seattle Times

Substantial experience in HVAC, construction or home inspection gives them a lot of understanding of the ins and outs of energy loss.

From Seattle Times

If the IRA rebate rollout is done right—with, for example, strong tenant protections, renter access, and community outreach—it offers the potential to give renters more control over the historically inaccessible and expensive fiefdom of HVAC.

From Slate