Plumbing Glossary of Terms

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When you’re investing in plumbing equipment, it’s important to understand some industry-specific terminology to make sure you’re making the right purchase decision. Here are some terms to improve your HVAC knowledge:

Uniform Energy Factor (UEF): A UEF can be considered a ratio that measures how much of the energy a water heater uses is translated directly into heating water rather than wasted by heating the surrounding air or equipment.

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Jarod Meyer Jarod Meyer is the Content Manager of Mattioni Plumbing, Heating & Cooling’s Learning Center. With a background in B2C marketing and digital journalism, he has researched and written more than 270 articles covering plumbing and HVAC systems while collaborating with Mattioni’s licensed technicians to ensure the information shared reflects real-world service experience. Read More