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  2. Dehumidifier - Wikipedia

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    A typical "portable" dehumidifier can be moved about on built-in casters. A dehumidifier is an air conditioning device which reduces and maintains the level of humidity in the air. [1] This is done usually for health or thermal comfort reasons or to eliminate musty odor and to prevent the growth of mildew by extracting water from the air. It ...

  3. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning - Wikipedia

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    A dehumidifier is an air-conditioner-like device that controls the humidity of a room or building. It is often employed in basements that have a higher relative humidity because of their lower temperature (and propensity for damp floors and walls). In food retailing establishments, large open chiller cabinets are highly effective at ...

  4. Glossary of HVAC terms - Wikipedia

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    thermostat A thermostat is a system that monitors and regulates a heating or cooling system. It can be used to set the desired temperature at which it keeps the environment either heated or cooled. two-stage (cooling and heating) A two-stage air conditioner is designed to operate on high and low settings during different weather conditions and ...

  5. Forced-air - Wikipedia

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    Thermostat calls for heat; Source of ignition is provided at the boiler; Circulator initiates water flow to the hydronic coil (heat exchanger) Once the heat exchanger warms up, the main blower is activated; When call for heat ceases, the boiler and circulator turn off

  6. Air changes per hour - Wikipedia

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    Air changes are often cited as a means of preventing condensation in houses with forced ventilation systems often rated 3–5 ACH though without referencing the size of the house. However, where ACH is already greater than 0.75 a forced ventilation system is unlikely to be of use at controlling condensation and instead insulation or heating are ...

  7. Passive cooling - Wikipedia

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    Passive cooling covers all natural processes and techniques of heat dissipation and modulation without the use of energy. [1] Some authors consider that minor and simple mechanical systems (e.g. pumps and economizers) can be integrated in passive cooling techniques, as long they are used to enhance the effectiveness of the natural cooling process. [7]

  8. 'That's not a side hustle, it's a hobby': Philadelphia couple ...

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    Instead of renting an expensive unit, the business could be operated from the couple’s basement, or the husband could make house calls. Both options would go a long way toward making the venture ...

  9. Thermal destratification - Wikipedia

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    The study indicates that stratified buildings tend to overheat or overcool based on the temperature at the thermostat, which tends to be lower than the overall heat energy present in the room. The study also showed that energy waste due to stratification was present at ceiling heights ranging from 20 ft. to 40 ft, and higher ceilings caused ...