air-conditioners
Window-mounted cooling units
Air-conditioners is the plural of air-conditioner—a machine that cools and dehumidifies indoor air.
The term covers everything from window units to central systems: The air-conditioners in this building are ancient.
In casual speech, often shortened to AC or A/C.
Standard measures of quantity
- compressorsVolume-reducing machines
- thermostatsDevices maintaining set temperatures
- ventsOpenings for airflow
- filtersSelective passage barriers
refrigerant · coils · condensers · evaporators · fans · ducts · remote controls · timers
Losing thermal energy
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
airflow · dehumidification · climate control · circulation · freshness · stuffiness · sweltering · muggy
Steadily increasing in degree
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- central airDucted household cooling system
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- portableAble to be carried
wall-mounted · cassette · ceiling · contractors · HVAC · wiring · electrical · BTU
Removing dirt and mess
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- coilsConnected loops of material
- drainageLiquid removal system
mold · technicians · repairs · recharging · annual service · clogged · dusty · replacement
Power to do work
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- kilowattsThousand-watt units
units
Standard measures of quantity
- compressorsVolume-reducing machines
- thermostatsDevices maintaining set temperatures
- ventsOpenings for airflow
filters · refrigerant · coils · condensers · evaporators · fans · ducts · remote controls · timers · inverters
cooling
Losing thermal energy
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- comfortEase or soothing relief
ventilation · airflow · dehumidification · climate control · circulation · freshness · stuffiness · sweltering · muggy · tropical
mounting
Steadily increasing in degree
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- central airDucted household cooling system
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
portable · wall-mounted · cassette · ceiling · contractors · HVAC · wiring · electrical · BTU · tonnage
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- coilsConnected loops of material
drainage · mold · technicians · repairs · recharging · annual service · clogged · dusty · replacement · warranty
energy
Power to do work
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
bills · kilowatts · costs · efficiency ratings · star rating
air-conditionersheaters
Devices producing warmth
furnaces · space heaters · radiators · central heating · boilers
air-conditionersfans
Ardent admirers or coolers
ceiling fans · natural ventilation · swamp coolers · open windows · hand fans
air-conditionersopen windows
Unsealed glazed wall gaps
natural ventilation · fresh air · cross-ventilation · passive cooling · shade trees
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