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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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heat trap
Household appliances; Water heaters
Restricts heat loss through water connections to a tank.
hydrojet
Household appliances; Water heaters
Cold inlet tube designed to reduce sediment build-up as well as increase efficiency and overall hot water availability in the water heater.
incoming (inlet) temperature
Household appliances; Water heaters
Temperature of water entering tank.
non–CFC
Household appliances; Water heaters
Foam insulation that minimizes the use of Chlorofluorocarbons.
British thermal unit (BTU)
Household appliances; Water heaters
Unit of heat energy required to raise 1 lb. of water 1°F.
Sub-categories
- Air conditioners (10196)
- Coffee makers (602)
- Cooking appliances (87)
- Dishwashers (7)
- Home heating systems (7)
- Refrigerators & freezers (15)
- Vacuum cleaners (1899)
- Washing machines & dryers (1139)
- Water heaters (1090)