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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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switchover
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.
temperature
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The measure of the intensity of heat that a substance possesses.
thermidistat
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Highly sophisticated programmable thermostat that senses the outdoor temperature, indoor air temperature, and indoor relative humidity. A microprocessor communicates with the ...
thermostat
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A temperature control device, typically found on a wall inside that consists of a series of sensors and relays that monitor and control the functions of a heating and cooling ...
upflow furnace
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A furnace that pulls return air in from the bottom and expels warm air from the top.
vacuum pump
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A pump used to remove air and moisture from a refrigeration system at a pressure below atmospheric pressure.
vapor seal
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A vapor seal is an essential part of preventing moisture infiltration into or migration out of a critical space, such as a data processing center or other room that contains ...
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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)
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