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Glossary

Your go-to resource for understanding key terms and concepts. Here, you'll find clear definitions and practical explanations to help you maintain, repair, and improve your home with confidence.

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Ductless Range Hood
Freezer Bag
Freezer Compressor

A

  • Agitator Washer
  • Air Handler
  • Astragal

    B

    • BTU

          C

          • Central Air
          • CFC Certification

              D

              • Ductless Range Hood

                    E

                    • EPA Certification for HVAC
                    • Evaporative Cooler

                        F

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                        • Freezer Bag
                        • Freezer Compressor
                        • Freezer Door Gasket
                        • French-Door Refrigerator
                        • Furnace
                        • Furnace Blower Motor
                        • Furnace Condensate Pump
                        • Furnace Door
                        • Furnace Fan
                        • Furnace Filter
                        • Furnace Flame Sensor
                        • Furnace Heat Exchanger

                        G

                        • Garage Door Extension Spring
                        • Garage Door Spring
                        • Garage Door Torsion Spring
                        • Garbage Disposal
                        • Gas Dryer
                        • Generator Stator
                        • Geothermal Heating

                        H

                        See All
                        • Hard Water
                        • Heat Exchanger
                        • Heat Pump
                        • Heat Pump Water Heater
                        • High-Efficiency Furnace
                        • Humidifier
                        • HVAC
                        • HVAC Blower
                        • HVAC Compressor
                        • HVAC Control Module
                        • HVAC Filter
                        • Hybrid Water Heater

                        I

                        • Induction Cooktop
                        • Inverter AC Unit

                            K

                            • K-Type Thermocouple

                                  M

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                                  • Manual Defrost Freezer
                                  • MERV Rating
                                  • Microwave Charcoal Filter
                                  • Microwave Cover
                                  • Microwave Diode
                                  • Microwave Drawer
                                  • Microwave Filter
                                  • Microwave Hood
                                  • Microwave Magnetron
                                  • Microwave Sensor
                                  • Microwave Waveguide Cover
                                  • Multimeter

                                  N

                                  • NATE Certification
                                  • Natural Gas

                                      O

                                      • OEM Part
                                      • Oven Bag
                                      • Oven Rack

                                        R

                                        See All
                                        • R-12 Refrigerant
                                        • Range Backguard
                                        • Range Hood
                                        • Range Hood Filter
                                        • Range Hood Liner
                                        • Range Receptacle
                                        • Range Sensor
                                        • Refrigerant
                                        • Refrigerator Auger Motor
                                        • Refrigerator Evaporator
                                        • Refrigerator Thermostat
                                        • Run Capacitor

                                        S

                                        • Scroll Compressor
                                        • Snowblower Auger
                                        • Split Unit Air Conditioning System
                                        • Swamp Cooling

                                        T

                                        • Thermo Pump
                                        • Thermocouple
                                        • Trash Compactor

                                          V

                                          • Voltage Meter

                                                W

                                                See All
                                                • Washer Agitator
                                                • Washer Basket
                                                • Washer Drip Tray
                                                • Washer Drum
                                                • Washer Fill Hose
                                                • Washer Impeller
                                                • Washer Lid Switch
                                                • Washer Screw
                                                • Washer Tub
                                                • Washing Machine Check Valve
                                                • Washing Machine Pedestal
                                                • Wattage

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                                                What is a Ductless Range Hood?

                                                A ductless range hood, also known as a recirculating hood, filters and recirculates air in the kitchen, removing smoke, heat, and cooking odors without venting outdoors.

                                                What is a Freezer Bag?

                                                A freezer bag is a specially designed plastic bag used for the cold storage of food in the freezer, offering protection against freezer burn and preserving the food's freshness and flavor over extended periods.

                                                What is a Freezer Compressor?

                                                A freezer compressor is a vital component of a freezer's refrigeration system, functioning as a pump to circulate refrigerant through the system, which cools the interior by absorbing and expelling heat.

                                                What is a Freezer Door Gasket?

                                                A freezer door gasket is a flexible seal that outlines the edge of the freezer door, ensuring an airtight closure to maintain cold temperatures inside and prevent warm air from entering.

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