Module 5: Heating Systems

Course Content

Combustion Basics
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Combustion?
The Fire Triangle
Complete vs. Incomplete Combustion
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Proper Ventilation and Safe Combustion
Combustion Basics – Knowledge Check
Gas Furnaces
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Gas Furnace?
Major Components of a Gas Furnace
Sequence of Operation
Heat Transfer Inside the Furnace
Furnace Efficiency and Maintenance
Gas Furnaces – Knowledge Check
Safety Controls
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Why Safety Controls Are Important
High-Limit Switch
Pressure Switch and Flame Sensor
Rollout Switch and Vent Safety
Troubleshooting Furnace Safety Controls
Safety Controls – Knowledge Check
Electric Heat Strips
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Are Electric Heat Strips?
How Electric Heat Strips Work
Components of a Heat Strip Assembly
Where Heat Strips Are Used
Advantages and Limitations of Electric Heat Strips
Electric Heat Strips – Knowledge Check
Electric Furnaces
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is an Electric Furnace?
Major Components of an Electric Furnace
Sequence of Operation
Airflow Through an Electric Furnace
Maintenance and Inspection
Electric Furnaces – Knowledge Check
Heat Generation
5 Topics
1 Quiz
How Electricity Produces Heat
Heating Elements
Factors That Affect Heat Output
Heat Transfer in an Electric Furnace
Efficient and Safe Heat Generation
Heat Generation – Knowledge Check
Heating Mode
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Heating Mode?
The Reversing Valve
Refrigerant Flow During Heating
Heat Exists Even in Cold Air
Heating Performance
Heating Mode – Knowledge Check
Defrost Cycle
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Why Is Defrost Needed?
How the Defrost Cycle Works
Components Used During Defrost
What Happens Indoors During Defrost?
Normal vs. Abnormal Defrost Operation
Defrost Cycle – Knowledge Check
Auxiliary Heat
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Auxiliary Heat?
When Does Auxiliary Heat Operate?
Auxiliary Heat vs. Emergency Heat
Components Used During Auxiliary Heat
Troubleshooting Auxiliary Heat
Auxiliary Heat – Knowledge Check
Final Quiz
Module 5 – Final Examination