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Reportable Business Segments (Equity Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total income from equity method investments | $ 18.4 | $ 18.4 | $ 13.4
Refrigeration [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total income from equity method investments | 3.9 | 4.0 | 2.8
Residential [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total income from equity method investments | 11.7 | 11.5 | 8.0
Commercial Heating and Cooling [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total income from equity method investments | $ 2.8 | $ 2.9 | $ 2.6

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