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insulation
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Any material that slows down the transfer of heat.
integrally controlled motor
Household appliances; Air conditioners
A variable-speed motor that operates at low RPM when possible for efficiency and quiet operation. ICM motors are more than 90% efficient versus 60% efficiency for conventional motors.
isolation valves
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Valves used for the transfer and isolation of refrigerant charge in the cooler or condenser, allowing refrigerant to be stored inside a chiller during servicing.
(k) factor
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The insulating value of any material. Also known as conductivity.
kilowatt
Household appliances; Air conditioners
Equal to 1,000 watts. Kilowatt-hour (kWh) - A common unit of electrical consumption measured by the total energy created by one kilowatt in one hour.
latent cooling capacity
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An A/C system's capability to remove moisture from the air.
latent heat
Household appliances; Air conditioners
The heat energy needed to change the state of a substance (i.e.: from a liquid to a gas) but not it's temperature.
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