Household appliances

Household appliances

Any device found in the home designed for a specific function, especially electric devices such as toasters or refrigerators.

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dc motor

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

A heavy-duty motor designed for continuous operation.

dustbag change indicator

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Vacuum cleaners with this feature will have a display that informs the user when the dustbag needs to be replaced; also referred to as a "Full Bag Indicator" or "Dustbag ...

dirt sensor

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Vacuum cleaners with this feature detect whether the unit is picking up dirt, and a light will indicate whether the floor is clean or dirty.

direct connect

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

A type of electric system found in many newer canister vacuum cleaners in which external cords on the hoses and wands are eliminated. Instead, the electrical system is actually ...

decibels

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

Expressed as "dB," this is the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound and is commonly used by vacuum manufacturers to determine how loud a unit will operate.

cyclonic action

Household appliances; Vacuum cleaners

A method of vacuum filtration that separates particles from the airflow by making the air stream spin. This subjects the air stream to centrifugal force which throws dirt and ...