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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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ambient temperature
Household appliances; Water heaters
The average temperature of the atmosphere in the vicinity of an appliance.
anode rod
Household appliances; Water heaters
A sacrificial rod composed of one or more metals installed in the water heater that protects the tank from corrosion helping extend the life of the tank.
atmospheric combustion
Household appliances; Water heaters
Combustion takes place when gaseous, liquid or solid fuels react at an elevated temperature with oxygen by burning, thus releasing heat in an open combustion system.
back flow
Household appliances; Water heaters
When water travels from one system upstream or back into any part of the main distribution system.
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)