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Residential type central air conditioner

Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-001985

There are four basic parts to a residential central air-conditioning system (1) a condensing unit, (2) a cooling coil, (3) ductwork, and (4) a control mechanism such as a thermostat. There are two basic configurations of residential central systems (1) a "split system" where the condensing unit is located outside and the other components are inside, and (2) a packaged-terminal air-encased in one unit and is usually found in a "utility closet."

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENE-001985
FieldEnergy
ReferencesEIA Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "There are four basic parts to a residential central air-conditioning system (1) a condensing unit, (2) a cooling coil, (3) ductwork, and (4) a control mechanism such as a thermostat. There are two basic configurations of residential central systems (1) a \"split system\" where the condensing unit is located outside and the other components are inside, and (2) a packaged-terminal air-encased in one unit and is usually found in a \"utility closet.\"",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/residential-type-central-air-conditioner/"
}

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