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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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reversing valve
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A device in a heat pump that reverses the flow of refrigerant as the system is switched from cooling to heating.
seasonal energy efficiency ratio
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A rating that denotes the efficiency of air conditioning equipment. It is the amount of cooling your equipment delivers for every dollar spent on electricity. It is the ratio of ...
sensible cooling capacity
Household appliances; Air conditioners
An A/C system's capability to remove heat from the air. (lower the temperature).
sensible heat
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Heat energy that causes a rise or fall in the temperature of a gas, liquid or solid when added or removed from that material. Sensible heat changes the temperature by changing the ...
setpoint
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The temperature to which a thermostat is set for desired comfort level.
single package
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A year-round heating and air conditioning system that has all of the components completely encased in one unit outside the home.
split system
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A central air conditioner consisting of two or more major components. The system usually consists of a compressor-containing unit and condenser, installed outside the building and ...
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