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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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sliding inner door
Household appliances; Water heaters
A door slides along combustion chamber radius for easy access to the burner and pilot.
solenoid
Household appliances; Water heaters
A coil of wire in the form of a cylinder that carries a current; resembles a bar magnet.
spark ignition
Household appliances; Water heaters
Intermittent ignition device that utilizes a spark to light a burner flame.
spark test
Household appliances; Water heaters
A test procedure to evaluate the integrity of the glass lining.
stacking
Household appliances; Water heaters
Also known as thermal stratification, or build-up, it is the ability of hot water to form layers of different temperatures in the tank.
stand by loss
Household appliances; Water heaters
The amount of heat lost while unit is in stand by mode.
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- 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)