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An air conditioner (often abbreviated to AC in the United States and Canada, and air-con in Australia and in Britain) is an appliance or mechanism designed to extract heat from an area using a refrigeration cycle. In construction, a complete system of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is referred to as HVAC. ...more on Wikipedia about "Air conditioning"

An appliance plug is a three-conductor power connector originally developed for electric jugs and similar small appliances. ...more on Wikipedia about "Appliance plug"

A Bar Fridge is a fridge that is located inside a bar. Nowdays however they are called that due to their small size, even if they are not located in a Bar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bar Fridge"

A blender is a kitchen appliance used to blend ingredients or puree food. The term typically refers to a stationary, upright electrical device, which is to be distinguished from a hand-powered or electric mixer that may be used for similar purposes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blender (device)"

The box mangle is said to have been invented in the 17th century. It consisted of a heavy frame containing a large box filled with rocks, resting on a series of long wooden rollers. Washing and rinsed laundry was carefully laid flat on a washed and rinsed sheet and the sheet was then wound round one of the rollers. When the rollers were filled, two people pulled on levers or turned cranks to move the heavy box back and forth over the rollers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Box mangle"

A can opener (also known as a tin opener) is a device used to open metal cans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Can opener"

A chimenea is a freestanding front-loading fireplace or oven with a bulbous body and usually a vertical smoke vent or chimney. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chimenea" Don't hesitate to contact stuff on http://www.shortopedia.com Home_appliances

A clothes dryer or tumble dryer (also spelt with an i: drier) is a major household appliance that is used to remove the residual moisture from clothing or fabrics, generally shortly after being cleaned in a washing or washing/drying machine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clothes dryer"

A clothes hanger, or coat hanger, is a device in the shape of human shoulders designed to facilitate the hanging of a coat, jacket, sweater, shirt, blouse or dress in a manner that prevents wrinkles, with a lower bar for the hanging of pants. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clothes hanger"

A crumber is a tool designed to remove crumbs from a table cloth. Generally crumbers are used in high-end restaurants and occasionally bars. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crumber"

Cuisinart is a brand of small kitchen appliances. The trademark is owned by Conair Corporation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cuisinart"

A dehumidifier is a household appliance that reduces the level of humidity in a room. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dehumidifier"

The term dishwasher can represent either a person who washes (cleans) dishes (a term commonly used in the food service industry) or a machine that performs a similar function. The latter usage is discussed in this article. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dishwasher"

A domestic robot is a robot used for household chores. Thus far, there are only a few limited models; science fiction authors have suggested that they could become more common in the future. ...more on Wikipedia about "Domestic robot" Please tell your friends about shortopedia

An extractor hood, also known as a kitchen hood, stove hood, or exhaust hood, is a device containing a fan that hangs above the stove in the kitchen. It is used to filter steam from cooking and remove certain particles in it. The remainder is preferably vented out of the house via an exhaust pipe, although it may simply be let back into the room, often after passing through carbon filters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Extractor hood"

A fireplace is an appliance built into many homes, consisting of a space designed to contain an open fire, generally for heating but sometimes also for cooking. A chimney or other vent allows gas and particulate exhaust to escape the building. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fireplace"

A food processor is a kitchen appliance used to facilitate various repetitive tasks in the process of preparation of food. Today, the term almost always refers to an electric-motor-driven appliance, although there are some manual devices also referred to as "food processors". ...more on Wikipedia about "Food processor"

A Forced-air vent is a heating system that use hot or cold air instead of water.The forced-air heating system intakes air from a basment (or wherever the furnace is)warms it or cools it inside a furnace or other heater and forces it through vents up into other floors. ...more on Wikipedia about "Forced-air vent"

A freezer is generally used to describe a appliance that keeps foods frozen. Freezers are common as household units for storing food but are also used in commercial settings. Most Freezers operate around -18°C (0°F). ...more on Wikipedia about "Freezer"

A furnace is a device used for heating. ...more on Wikipedia about "Furnace"

A garbage disposal (in Canadian English, garburator) is an electrically-powered device installed under a kitchen sink between the drain and the U-bend. It shreds food waste into very small pieces so that they can be passed through the plumbing without clogging. Also called a food waste disposal, they are sold in North America under brand names like In-Sink-Erator (the largest manufacturer of garbage disposals) and "Waste King." ...more on Wikipedia about "Garbage disposal"

Home appliances are electrical/mechanical appliances which accomplish some household functions, such as cooking or cleaning. ...more on Wikipedia about "Home appliance"

A humidifier is a household appliance that increases the level of water vapor, or moisture, in a room. ...more on Wikipedia about "Humidifier"

An ice cream maker is a machine used to make homemade ice cream. It usually consists of a rotating paddle and a bowl with a layer of space outside it to hold rock salt. Other types of ice cream makers include a bowl that you can freeze. This type does not require rock salt. The ingredients for ice cream usually include: ...more on Wikipedia about "Ice cream maker"

Ironing or smoothing is the work of using a heated tool to remove wrinkles from washed clothes. The common tools for this purpose are called "irons", though modern designs are no longer made of iron. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ironing"

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