AIR CONDITIONING

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Information on Air Conditioning

Description

Air conditioning is based on a chiller unit through which air is cooled and then circulated in a room or building. Many modern domestic air conditioning units come in the form of an electric heat pump, which is able to provide both heating and cooling.
    

Different types of Air Conditioning

  • Portable, which needs to be connected to the outside air to provide effective cooling.
  • Window-mounted
  • Split system, which has two parts: one inside and the other outside, with the two connected by a flexible hose.

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    Typical features of a Air Conditioning

    Features often found in a Air Conditioning include:
  • Programmable timer
  • Adjustable temperature
  • Adjustable fan
  • Flexible hose between parts of split unit.
        

    Some things to look for in Air Conditioning

    Ideas to think about when buying a Air Conditioning:
  • Air conditioning can provide cooling in any climate, whether humid or dry.
  • Air conditioning will cost more to run in a humid climate.
  • If air conditioning requires 3-phase power, do you have this available?

    • Manufacturers of Air Conditioning

    Brands of Air Conditioning include:
    • GE.  Products from GE include Air Conditioner, Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Electric Oven and Oven
    • Panasonic.  Products from Panasonic include Microwave Oven, Bread Maker and Air Conditioner
    • Sharp.  Products from Sharp include Air Conditioner and Toaster
    • Carrier.  Products from Carrier include Air Conditioner and Air Conditioning
    • Friedrich.  Products from Friedrich include Air Conditioning and
    • Fujitsu.  Products from Fujitsu include Air Conditioner and
    • LG.  Products from LG include , Washing Machine and Air Conditioning
    • DeLonghi.  Products from DeLonghi include Air Conditioning and Steam Cleaner


    Other topics in our resources on Appliances related to Air Conditioning include: 
     
  • Evaporative Cooling
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