10 Interesting HVAC Facts You Surely Didn’t Know

To say the truth, unless you are working in the industry, the topic of HVAC might not appear very fun for you. But it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some interesting HVAC facts. We gathered some of the most entertaining and surprising stories about HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) for you. Time to dive into it!

10 Interesting HVAC Facts

  1. The Romans were the first people ever to use any kind of air heating system. They also heated floors in their houses during cold winters.
  2. The first modern air conditioner was invented in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier. He was an engineer who began experimenting with the laws of humidity control to solve an application problem at a printing plant in Brooklyn, NY.
  3. Until 1931 air conditioners were too big and expensive for regular homes. The first air conditioners were over six feet tall, just as wide and measured about 20 feet in length. Two inventors named H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman made the AC small enough for everyday household. However, those early models were still bigger and much heavier than those of today.
  4. Many medications would never have been invented without the air conditioning. That means that some diseases would’ve never been cured.
  5. Movie theatres were some of the first places to have air conditioning as a marketing strategy to get more people to go to the movies. It worked handsomely, and this is why we have the term “summer blockbuster”.interesting hvac facts
  6. You should thank the heat for the summer breaks in schools. Before the invention of the AC people believed that summers were too hot for children to study — so they did not have to go to school during the hottest months. Luckily for kids, the idea stuck and they get to enjoy the summer months with the benefit of the cooling system.
  7. Scientists found out that with the invention of the AC people have lost a good part of their natural tolerance for the heat. Back in the days we were way more stoic to it.
  8. Poorly installed HVAC systems in New York City cost building owners anywhere between $130 to $180 million each and every year. That is why you need to turn to real professionals while installing your system — like FUSE!
  9. Each year, people in the US consume more energy to power their AC units than the whole continent of Africa uses entirely per the same year. Now that’s dedication to cooling.
  10. And the last one of the interesting HVAC facts for today. One of the patents for one of the first modern air conditioners was called “an apparatus for treating the air”. Imagine, how we would abbreviate that. AAFTTA? Yes, “the AC” sounds much more convenient.

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  • HVAC Ultra Quiet operation installation in San Jose;
  • furnace installation in San Jose;
  • heater installation in San Jose;
  • air conditioner installation in San Jose;
  • AC installation HVAC 926TB48080V17 in San Jose.

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About Fuse

Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing was founded in 2007. So the company headquarter location is San Jose, California. Besides the company has a network of geographically distributed offices across the country. Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing is an official authorized dealer of Bryant, as well as a Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor. So we provide HVAC installation and repair services, electrical services, plumbing services and refrigerating services. Certainly Fuse provides warranty for labor and parts: 12 months for repair labor, besides we provide up to 3 years warranty for labor for HVAC-installations.

Also, our company provides same-day service, 7 days a week for residential, commercial and industrial HVAC installation, similarly we provide service for HVAC repair. Most importantly the technicians of the company are knowledgeable professionals with outstanding skills in installation and repairing all brands and models of all major HVAC systems.

Summing up, we pride ourselves on being the best HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing service in the country!

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Yelp reviews for San Jose, CA
Deena D.
Deena D.
2024-04-19
Very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful technician. Provided the options and associated costs. Would use this company again.
Ron B.
Ron B.
2024-04-17
We chose Fuse to do the HVAC portion of our home remodel and we're very happy with their work! They installed a full Mitsubishi Mini-split heat pump system all throughout our house in 6 rooms. It was a massive job and they did the work relatively quickly and efficiently. The supervisor, Maxim, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Out of several bids that we got, theirs was the only one that gave us everything we wanted at a competitive cost. We'd be happy to recommend Fuse! We also had Fuse Electric work on the electrical portion of our home remodel, for which I wrote up a separate review.
Pablo L. D.
Pablo L. D.
2024-04-10
Great service. They respond really fast and did a great job fixing my thermostat issues.
Manu B.
Manu B.
2024-04-07
We got our duct work completely replaced in our 50 yr old home. They recommended the work, other companies didn't do this much due diligence and mentioned about asbestos but FUSE technicians went step ahead and climbed into attic and our crawl space to ensure there were no asbestos to begin with. Honest people and very competitive if not best quote I got. Moreover the installer, David and Jeremy worked 2 long days non stop to get work done at our home with 100% satisfaction. David explained everything to me and provided other recommendations for future. He is the most honest technician I have encountered in so long. Because of David I wouldn't hesitate to work with FUSE again. Thank you for such a great work. Very happy and highly recommend FUSE!!
K R.
K R.
2024-04-05
The technical crews were excellent; very knowledgeable and capable. They were able to do our HVAC, water heater and ductwork replacement even when faced with several unexpected and very challenging situations. David in particular worked some very long hours to get everything installed correctly. The administration side had a few glitches, but everything worked out OK. I would recommend them, but if you are eligible for the Penninsula Clean Energy interest free loan, be sure to apply for it before the work is completed.
Matthew J.
Matthew J.
2024-04-05
Exceptional service from FUSE HVAC! They installed a Mitsubishi HVAC system in our home, and we couldn't be happier. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the process. Our home is now perfectly comfortable year-round, thanks to their expertise. From consultation to installation, everything was seamless and hassle-free. Highly recommend FUSE HVAC for anyone looking for top-notch HVAC solutions!
Amitabha C.
Amitabha C.
2024-04-04
Fuse HVAC installed Mitsubishi Heat pump in my house and completed the project on 31st March 2024. David and Jeremy started the project and David finished the installation. David worked Saturday and Sunday until 11 PM to complete the work. It took 4 1/2 days. I am very happy with the work that David performed. I was watching the process of installation of the pump and was very satisfied to see that after finishing each step David will spend 10-15 min inspecting the work that he did to make sure that there was no mistake. The result was that during pressure testing to check for gas leakage or when the heat pump was run there was no unanticipated issue. The new ductwork that was installed by FUSE passed the HERS test. FUSE is also installing the attic fan to keep the air circulation going and keep the attic cooler. FUSE was referred to by my friend who used them for installing a similar heat pump and although they were a little more expensive than a few quotes I got from other vendors, I decided to go with them based on my friend's recommendation. I had made a right choice! My only criticism for FUSE is they are not able to estimate the time that it will take to finish the project. They told me it will be done in 3 days but it took 4 1/2 days. My project needed the air handler to be moved to the attic but because the space which had the gas heater was too narrow for the air handler. On the whole it was a good experience working with FUSE. They kept us warm for two days with heater fans and David worked Easter Sunday until 11 PM to install and start up the system without hurrying up at any step to get the installation completed earlier. A big thanks to him and to his assistant Jeremy!

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