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Air conditioners

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 cooling delivered by ...

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 speed at which 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 a non-compressor - ...

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