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DOE Efficient New Homes: Single-Family

Equipment

  • Guide:

    Combustion Furnaces

    Description
    Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.
  • Guide:

    Gas-Fired Boilers

    Description
    Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
  • Guide:

    Oil-Fired Boilers

    Description
    Guide describing oil-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
  • Guide:

    Condensing Boilers

    Description
    Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
  • Guide:

    Air Conditioning

    Description
    Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
  • Guide:

    Ductless (Mini-Split) Heat Pumps

    Description
    Guide describing ductless heat pump systems used for single-room or whole-house heating and cooling.
  • Guide:

    Traditional Split Heat Pumps

    Description
    Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.
  • Guide:

    Ground-Source Heat Pumps

    Description
    Guide describing ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps including an overview of technology and guidance on compliance and installation.
  • Guide:

    Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing and Selection

    Description
    Guide describing sizing methods for cold climate heat pumps.

Ventilation

Testing and Controls

  • Guide:

    Thermostat Controls

    Description
    Guide describing the use and testing of programmable thermostats.