air-conditioning
Indoor temperature regulation
Air-conditioning is the process of cooling and dehumidifying indoor air, or the system that does this.
The technology transformed architecture, migration patterns, and work culture in hot climates during the twentieth century.
The office air-conditioning broke down in July.
Often shortened to AC or A/C.
Automatic climate control device
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
coolant · temperature · cold · chill · fan · circulation · airflow · breeze
Easing of distress
- coolCalm or fashionable
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- escapeFlight from captivity
indoor · oasis · respite · luxury · amenity · convenience · relaxation · sleep
Indoor climate management
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- registersRecords officially
- grillesProtective perforated coverings
- diffusersThings that spread outward
vents · blower · intake · return · supply · installation · maintenance · servicing
Separating solids from liquids
- purifierContamination removal device
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- dehumidifierDevice reducing air moisture
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
allergens · dust · pollen · mold · circulation · purification · particulates
Prolonged abnormally high temperatures
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- reliefEasing of distress
- swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- HFCFluorinated gas abbreviation
- CFCHalogenated compound harming stratosphere
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
charge · leak · recharge · ozone · environmental · regulations · retrofit · gas
Changes DC to AC
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- savingsAccumulated money kept
electricity · wattage · timer · kilowatt
thermostat
Automatic climate control device
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
refrigerant · coolant · temperature · cold · chill · fan · circulation · airflow · breeze · draft
relief
Easing of distress
- coolCalm or fashionable
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
escape · indoor · oasis · respite · luxury · amenity · convenience · relaxation · sleep · productivity
HVAC
Indoor climate management
diffusers · vents · blower · intake · return · supply · installation · maintenance · servicing · filter
filtration
Separating solids from liquids
- purifierContamination removal device
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- dehumidifierDevice reducing air moisture
ventilation · allergens · dust · pollen · mold · circulation · purification · particulates
heatwave
Prolonged abnormally high temperatures
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- reliefEasing of distress
- swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
freon
Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant brand
- HFCFluorinated gas abbreviation
- CFCHalogenated compound harming stratosphere
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
ammonia · charge · leak · recharge · ozone · environmental · regulations · retrofit · gas · pressure
inverter
Changes DC to AC
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
savings · electricity · wattage · timer · kilowatt
air-conditioningheating
Raising temperature artificially
central heating · furnace · radiator · space heater · boiler
air-conditioningnatural ventilation
Airflow without powered fans
open windows · fresh air · passive cooling · cross-ventilation · outdoor air
condition, conditions, conditioned, conditioning, conditioner, unconditioned, reconditioning, reconditioned, preconditioned