For one/two-semester, beginning/intermediate-level courses in Forced Air Heating (using gas, fuel oil, electricity, and heat pump fuel sources). This text offers a complete guide to the installation, maintenance, and service of gas, oil, and electric forced warm air heating and heat pump systems. It exploresin great detaila large base of newer as well as traditional equipment, using the principles and practices of older furnaces as a means of understanding the newer, electronically controlled, high-efficiency furnaces. It explores, in detail, the operation and diagnosis of controlsfrom the thermocouple to the SmartValveand provides a complete overview of all aspects of residential and light commercial heating. NEWChapter on safetyCh. 2. Provides safety information on the correct handling of tools, the safe placement of ladders, the correct use of fire extinguishers, and working with toxic materials. Makes students aware of dangerous work practices and how to maintain a safe work area. NEWUpdated information on humidifiers and fan controlCh. 4. Features new flow through and steam humidifier types, and discusses the use of the Fan Handler device. Keeps students abreast of the most current add-on components available. NEWAdded information on electric power transmissionCh. 9. Shows detailed progression of power through various substations and transmission lines, and explores house and control circuits. Helps students understand how electric power is transmitted from the source to the consumer. NEWExpanded sequence of operation and diagnostics of integrated computer furnace control systemsCh. 12. Presents the step-by-step sequence of operation and troubleshooting of the Honeywell SmartValve system and the White Rodgers Total Furnace Control system. Provides diagnostic flow diagrams in an appendix. Provides students with knowledge needed to work on cutting-edge control systems. NEWUpdated information on energy efficiencyCh. 20. Includes new information on windows, attic ventilation, solar systems and energy codes. Allows students to evaluate new and existing structures for efficient construction components. NEWCompletely revised chapter on indoor air qualityCh. 21. Discusses energy recovery ventilators, HEPA filters, and germicidal lamps. Makes students aware of devices available to maintain a clean and healthy indoor environment. NEWUpdated information on zoningCh. 22. Covers the Honeywell Mastertrol system and the popular California Economizer zone systemboth with detailed application, installation, and adjustment data. Describes in detail the installation and operation and service of the systems. Keeps students abreast of new popular systems, their operation, installation, and control. NEWRevised Hydronics chapterCh. 23. Shows how to design a multi-zone series loop hot water system, and adds a hydronic-air heating-air cooling integrated system. Exposes students to additional heating sources and how they may be integrated with forced warm air systems. NEWCompletely revised chapter on add-on cooling and heat pumpsCh. 24. Covers the refrigeration cycle, explains the use of each cycle component, discusses the various applications of GeoExchange (geothermal) heat pump systems and how each is unique in its operation. Introduces students to new recyclable heating sources and shows them how cooling affects the design and installation of heating systems. Sequential heating course content. Helps instructors develop a sequential presentation of the heating system, beginning with the essentials and progressing into the more advanced topics. Gas furnace ignition controlsCh. 11. Covers the operational sequence and electrical diagrams for Honeywell, Fenwal, Johnson, White Rodgers, Bryant and other ignition systems. Keeps students abreast of the current technological tools and techniques, developing abilities to use the same or similar tools in the HVAC carrier. Traditional equipmentCh. 5. Considers the operation of older standing pilot furnaces and components, including the safety pilot, manifold and orifice, and gas burners and adjustments. Provides students with a foundation for understanding the newer, electronically controlled, high-efficiency furnaces. Electro-mechanical and electrical controlsCh. 10. Covers thermostats, fan and limit controls and humidistats. Students get coverage of older and newer equipment. Operation of gas furnace control circuitsCh. 11. Discusses the use of gas furnace controls, typical wiring diagrams, burner and pilot ignition, direct spark ignition, and the silicon carbide ignition system. Operational sequence of modern systemsCh. 12. Explores the latest high-efficiency furnaces and control systems, including new integrated control systems. Discusses 78% through 96% AFUE furnaces, control sequences and furnace characteristics. Components and operation of oil-fired furnacesChs. 13 &14. Examines types of burners, high-pressure burner components and accessories, furnace control and circuits, typical wiring diagrams, maintenance, troubleshooting and service. Electric heat operation and troubleshootingCh. 15. Guides students through electric heat components, power supplies, control systems and the use of sequencers and heat relays. PhotographsDisplays the most up-to-date images throughout. Provides the visual support that today's learners need to fully grasp often abstract concepts and principles. Chapter objectives. Helps students stay focused as they read through chapter content and aids instructors in class preparation and curriculum development. Study questionsIn each chapter. Gives hints on where to find the answers. Provides a convenient way for students to check their comprehension of content