Purpose and benefits

Willis Haviland Carrier invented his air-conditioning machine early in his career. He spent the rest of his life improving his product and building and leading the company that sold it. His initial research into heating and cooling devices resulted in one of the first commercial air-conditioning machines. When his company dropped the technology, Carrier started his own company. Then, with a mixture of charm, persuasion and inventiveness, he set about selling his idea to America. He was so successful that by the time of his death in 1950, air conditioning was taken for granted by millions of Americans.

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Method

Biographical details, defining career moments and context and contributions.

Time to Complete

10 mins

Length

4 Pages

Participants

1

Price

£2 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)