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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. Glossary of HVAC terms - Wikipedia

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    dehumidifier A dehumidifier is the equipment that extracts and removes humidity from the air. It works by cooling air to the point where water turns to liquid from vapor form and then the liquid is removed. diffuser A diffuser is placed over ductwork, and it separates air with vanes going in differing directions.

  4. 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 ...

  5. 13 Home Remedies for Allergies That Really Work—and 3 ... - AOL

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    The NineSky dehumidifier has an 85-ounce water tank, making it a good choice for rooms up to 800 square feet. Enjoy features like sleep mode and auto shut-off to tailor your dehumidifying to your ...

  6. 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]

  7. Humidifier - Wikipedia

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    A humidifier is a household appliance or device designed to increase the moisture level in the air within a room or an enclosed space. It achieves this by emitting water droplets or steam into the surrounding air, thereby raising the humidity.

  8. Forced-air - Wikipedia

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    A simple electric heating element warms the air.; When the thermostat calls for heat, blower and element come on at the same time. When thermostat is "satisfied", blower and element shut off.

  9. Furnace (central heating) - Wikipedia

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    By comparison, most modern "warm air" furnaces typically use a fan to circulate air to the rooms of house and pull cooler air back to the furnace for reheating; this is called forced-air heat. Because the fan easily overcomes the resistance of the ductwork, the arrangement of ducts can be far more flexible than the octopus of old.