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An air conditioner has a fan that will push the air into the room you want to cool. The exhaust needs a path outside (via window or outdoor AC unit), otherwise the air condition won't be doing anything except heating and cooling the room at the same time.
A fridge will just cool the interior of its insulated container.
Functionally, its the same idea: cool air in one place by heating air in another.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThey both use the same processes and the same machinery. One just cools a vacuum-sealed container with food in it, and the other cools a house. A refrigerator is just a vacuum-sealed closet with a particularly intense AC
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What is the difference between a window air conditioner and a through the wall air conditioner?
Usually the manner in which the unit vents. Window air conditioners are contained in a case that has vent holes on the top and side while wall air conditioners are vented in the rear.
How are air conditioners similar to refrigerators?
The differences would make for a shorter answer. A refrigerator basically works the same way as an air conditioner.
What are the different types of home air conditioners that are available?
Different types of home air conditioners are: Central Air Conditioners Split System Air Conditioners Packaged Central air conditioners Portable air conditioners Ductless air conditioners and, Evaporation Coolers
How do you work out the difference from mpa to psi in air conditioners?
find a conversion chart
Where was air conditioners invented?
When was Air Conditioners invented
What is difference between refrigerator air cooler and how?
A refrigerator has a freezer and a cooler compartment. Very cold air from the freezer compartment is blown over the cooler compartment below to cool the product while a Cooler has no freezer compartment.
What is the difference between air conditioners and air coolers?
A; air conditioning works on the principle of gas compression and expansion which tends to remove water molecules from the air. Air cooler just provide air flow to distribute evenly the air and probably add water to the environment
What group of chemical compounds is used in refrigerator's air conditioners and foam packages that is harmful to the ozone layer?
CFC's are the compounds. They react with ozone and deplete them.
What is the difference between cooling in air condition and refrigerator?
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What gas is used in Refrigerators and AC and Car?
The latest gas or refrigerant use for refrigerator, auto aircon and home air-conditioners is no other than 134a
What are the advantages of cabinet air conditioners?
Cabinet air conditioners produce clean air and don't allow outside air to enter inside them. All the air that flows through these air conditioners is filtered and compressed.
Are there any portable air conditioners that are energy star rated?
no there are no portable air conditioners.
