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Rater-measured ventilation rate is within 100-120% of HVAC contractor design value (2.11)
Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling
Right - The kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding; however, the opening should be screened to keep out pests.
Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
Right - This kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding.
Right - This manufacturer's label shows a CFM higher than the requirement, increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed.
Right – a booster fan was installed in this long dryer duct to increase air flow and help prevent the duct from being clogged with lint
Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
Right – The exhaust fan duct is sealed to the fan with mastic and the fan opening is covered with cardboard to keep out dust during construction.
Right – The HVAC unit installed in the insulated attic uses a heat pump to provide heating and cooling while also providing dehumidification and fresh air ventilation.
Right – This energy recovery ventilator provides fresh air and exhausts stale air through a heat exchanger that recovers heat from the outgoing air in winter and reduces heat from incoming air in the summer to provide ventilation without wasting energy.
Right – This exhaust fan duct is made of smooth rigid metal and the duct is mastic sealed at the joints.
Right – This kitchen exhaust duct is made of smooth rigid metal and the duct is mastic sealed at joints
Right – This kitchen exhaust fan duct is made of smooth round steel duct that takes the shortest, most direct route to the outdoors and joints are sealed with mastic.
Right – This kitchen exhaust fan has a damper to prevent outside air from entering when the fan is not operating
Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use
Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use
The blower wheel (fan) on this ductless wall-mounted indoor unit has accumulated dust and mold - a common issue for this design.
The elevator shaft in this multistory multifamily building has an exhaust fan that maintains a slight negative pressure to control odors; there is also a smoke vent that is dampered closed during normal conditions.
The ENERGY STAR logo on the manufacturer’s label indicates this is an ENERGY STAR qualifying exhaust fan
The exhaust fan housing may have holes that allow conditioned air to leak into the attic
The gap around this kitchen exhaust duct represents a significant source of air leakage to the unconditioned attic
The manufacturer’s label found on this exhaust fan housing shows a sone rating of 1.0
The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button
These ERV/HRV configurations are NOT recommended because outdoor air can be sucked back into the ERV/HRV before being distributed to the living space
This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour
This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator, pre-conditioning unit, and elevator shaft exhaust fan to supply air to dwelling units and corridors and to exhaust air from units and the elevator shaft in a multifamily building
This ducted, wall-mounted range hood exhaust fan replaced a recirculating fan that did not adequately remove kitchen contaminants.
This energy recovery ventilator (ERV) provides balanced ventilation to a dwelling unit in a multifamily building
This whole house fan is suspended from rafters and connected to the intake grille by a curved insulated duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space
This whole-house fan is suspended from rafters and connected to the intake grille by a curved acoustic duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space
Vent the kitchen fan exhaust directly to the outside, not into an attic, crawlspace, or space between floors
Wall controls operate the windows and fans allowing homeowners to capture prevailing breezes.