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What is BTU?
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit.
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One British Thermal Unit (BTU) represents the amount of heat required to raise or lower the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. The heat extracted from your home by an
air conditioner
is measured in BTUs.
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