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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Department of Energy

Household appliances; Air conditioners

A federal agency that sets industry efficiency standards and monitors the use of various energy sources.

direct expansion systems

Household appliances; Air conditioners

One of two types of basic cooling media (the other is chilled water). Direct expansion systems utilize freon for cooling and dehumidification. The three most common methods of ...

direct vent

Household appliances; Air conditioners

Pulls outside air for combustion and vents combustion gases directly outside.

downflow

Household appliances; Air conditioners

Refers to a type of precision air conditioning system that discharges air downward, directly beneath a raised floor, commonly found in computer rooms and modern office spaces.