air conditioning
Indoor temperature regulation
Air conditioning is the mechanical control of indoor temperature and humidity, typically for cooling.
The term covers both the system and the process: The air conditioning broke down during the heat wave.
Often shortened to AC or A/C.
Air-conditioned describes spaces equipped with such systems: an air-conditioned office.
Indoor climate management
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
ductwork · refrigerant · diffuser · registers · grilles · vents · filtration · blower
Low-temperature atmosphere
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- coolnessCalm self-possession
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- temperature controlRegulating heat levels
dehumidify · humidity · climate control · indoor climate · summer · sweltering · beat the heat · cool down
Trademarked cooling compound
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- electricalInvolving conducted current
heat exchange · capacitor · coil · charge · retrofit · diagnostic · smart home · automation
Energy from charged particles
- power consumptionRate of electrical usage
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- BTUHeat measurement abbreviation
- kilowattThousand watts of power
wattage · energy bill · utility costs · variable speed · power grid · peak demand · solar powered · sustainability
Easing of distress
- relaxationState of being unwound
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- convenienceEase of use
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
amenity · livability · pleasant · enjoyable · cozy · hospitable
Separating solids from liquids
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- circulationMovement through a system
fresh air · ventilation · air exchange · indoor air quality · dust removal · clean air · air purifier · ionizer
HVAC
Indoor climate management
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
condenser · ductwork · refrigerant · diffuser · registers · grilles · vents · filtration · blower · heat exchanger
cold air
Low-temperature atmosphere
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- coolnessCalm self-possession
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
temperature control · dehumidify · humidity · climate control · indoor climate · summer · sweltering · beat the heat · cool down · frosty
Freon
Trademarked cooling compound
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
electrical · heat exchange · capacitor · coil · charge · retrofit · diagnostic · smart home · automation
electricity
Energy from charged particles
- power consumptionRate of electrical usage
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- BTUHeat measurement abbreviation
kilowatt · wattage · energy bill · utility costs · variable speed · power grid · peak demand · solar powered · sustainability · carbon footprint
relief
Easing of distress
- relaxationState of being unwound
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- convenienceEase of use
luxury · amenity · livability · pleasant · enjoyable · cozy · hospitable
filtration
Separating solids from liquids
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
circulation · fresh air · ventilation · air exchange · indoor air quality · dust removal · clean air · air purifier · ionizer · mold prevention
- American InnovationEdison, Thomas Edison, Bell Labs, Silicon Valley, Wright brothers
- car featuresheating, seat warmers, cooled seats, lumbar support, leather interior
- Climate Controlthermostat, HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation
- conveniencesdishwasher, microwave, washing machine, refrigerator, central heating
- coolingrefrigeration, air cooler, heat sink, evaporator, heat sinks
- electricity useslighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration, cooking
air conditioningheating
Raising temperature artificially
central heating · furnace · heater · forced-air heating · radiator
air conditioningnatural ventilation
Airflow without powered fans
open windows · fresh air · passive cooling · shade · natural airflow
airing, aired, conditioning, conditioner, air conditioner, aeronautics, airings, air-conditioned