There a lots of acronyms used in reference to heating and cooling systems. One that you’ve probably heard mentioned is “BTU.” Here, we’ll explain what BTUs are and how they relate to your home heating system.
How Many BTUs Does a Furnace Need for Your Dayton Home?
BTU stands for British thermal unit, the standard metric for measuring the heat input of furnaces. One BTU is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit, or about the amount of energy given off by a birthday candle.