Definition
The output or producing ability of cooling or heating systems. Cooling and heating capacities are referred to in British thermal units (BTUs) per hour.
Why it matters in the Wenatchee Valley
The Valley's 100° summers, single-digit winters, and orchard dust work HVAC equipment harder than most climates — so terms like this show up on real estimates here. Use it to ask sharper follow-up questions, and if a quote doesn't add up, our free second opinion reviews it line by line.