Air conditioners

Air conditioners

Industry: Household appliances

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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 half way between the ...

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 and bacteria, drawing ...

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 unit or indoor coil.

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.