# What is a fan coil unit?

> We are currently working on a job that has fan coil units on it? For myself and a bunch of my guys, this will be the first project that we are working around this type…

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We are currently working on a job that has fan coil units on it? For myself and a bunch of my guys, this will be the first project that we are working around this type of mechanical equipment. Wondering if there is some good advice for us? Thanks in advance!

PS something tells me that it's similar to a VAV?

## Answers

### Answer 1

Hey Kyle! Great to hear from you. To answer your question, a fan coil unit is a essentially an air conditioner for an office space or condo unit that provides heating or cooling to an isolated area.

Fan coil units are often fed by hot water and chilled water - air passes over the coils and is either heated or cooled.

Let me know if that helps.

### Answer 2

You shouldn;t be working around equipment if you don't know what it is?

### Answer 3

A little furnace or air conditioner depending upon the water you feed to it!

### Answer 4

Lets use this as another question answer. Even though it might not be the best answer