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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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economizer
Household appliances; Air conditioners
In a chiller with a two-stage centrifugal compressor, the discharge from the first stage impeller and the inlet to the second stage impeller are at a pressure level approximately ...
electronic air cleaner
Household appliances; Air conditioners
An electronic device that filters out large particles and contaminants in indoor air. It then electronically pulls out tiny particles that have been magnetized, such as viruses ...
emergency heat
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The back-up heat built into a heat pump system.
energy efficiency ratio
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Means the ratio of the cooling capacity of the air conditioner in British Thermal Units per hour, to the total electrical input in watts under ARI-specified test conditions.
enthalpy
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Heat content or total heat, including both sensible and latent heat. The amount of heat contained in a refrigerant at any given temperature with reference to -40°F.
evaporator
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Absorbs heat from the surrounding air or liquid and moves it outside the refrigerated area by means of a refrigerant. It is also known as a cooling coil, blower coil, chilling ...
evaporator coil
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A series or network of tubes filled with refrigerant located inside the home that take heat and moisture out of indoor air as liquid refrigerant evaporates.
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- Air conditioners (10196)
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- Dishwashers (7)
- Home heating systems (7)
- Refrigerators & freezers (15)
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