Appliances Glossary

Electric Cooktop (Electric Cooker).  An electric cooktop is used to provide heat for a pot (or saucepan) via an electric element.

Electric Heat Pump.  Unlike other heating and cooling systems, an electric heat pump can provide both heating and cooling from the one unit.

Electric Heater.  An electric heater uses electricity to provide heat.

Electric Heating.  Electric heating uses electricity to provide heat.

Electric Hot Water.  Electric hot water systems use electricity to heat hot water.

Electric Jug.  An electric jug is used to heat water, often for tea of coffee.

Electric Oven.  An electric oven obtains heat from an electric element, and provides a constant temperature for cooking and baking of food placed inside.

Espresso Machine.  An espresso machine allows you to make genuine, espresso coffee at home.

Evaporative Cooler.  An evaporative cooler pumps air through wet pads to cool it.

Evaporative Cooling.  Evaporative cooling pumps air through wet pads to cool it.

Manufacturers of Appliances

• Edwards.  Products from Edwards include Solar Hot Water
• Electrolux.  Products from Electrolux include Vaccuum Cleaner and Oven
• Elektra.  Products from Elektra include and Espresso Machine
• Elkay.  Products from Elkay include and Instant Hot Water
• Euro Pro Corp.  Products from Euro Pro Corp include and Steam Cleaner
• EuroSteam.  Products from EuroSteam include and Steam Cleaner

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