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condensing unit
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Part of a refrigerating mechanism which pumps vaporized refrigerant from the evaporator, compresses it, liquefies it in the condenser and returns it to the refrigerant control. The outdoor portion of ...
cooling capacity
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A measure of the ability of a unit to remove heat from an enclosed space. COP - Coefficient of Performance of a heat pump means the ratio of the rate of useful heat output delivered by the complete ...
cooling load
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Heat which flows into a space from outdoors and/or indoors.
damper
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Found in ductwork, this movable plate opens and closes to control airflow. Dampers are used effectively in zoning to regulate airflow to certain rooms.
defrost cycle
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The process of removing ice or frost buildup from the outdoor coil during the heating season.
dehumidification
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The reduction of water vapor in air by cooling the air below the dew point; removal of water vapor from air by chemical means, refrigeration, etc.
