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Relative humidity

Household appliances; Air conditioners

The ratio of the amount of vapour contained in the air to the greatest amount the air could hold at that temperature. Normally expressed as a percentage.

Humidification

Household appliances; Air conditioners

The process of adding moisture to the air within a space.

Humidistat

Household appliances; Air conditioners

A device designed to regulate humidity input by reacting to changes in the moisture content of the air.

Humidity

Household appliances; Air conditioners

The amount of moisture in the air. Air conditioners remove moisture for added comfort.

Indoor unit

Household appliances; Air conditioners

This is usually located inside the house and contains the indoor coil, fan, motor, and filtering device, sometimes called the air handler.

Indoor coil

Household appliances; Air conditioners

Refrigerant containing portion of a fan coil unit similar to a car radiator, typically made of several rows of copper tubing with aluminium fins.

Insulation

Household appliances; Air conditioners

Any material that slows down the transfer of heat.

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