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These schematics illustrate temporary deployment locations for probes during the commissioning process; these probes connect to smartphone commissioning applications.
A builder, energy efficiency consultant, and crew supervisor inspect a spray foam installation.
A duct leakage test is performed on a ducted heat pump system using a duct tester (blower fan) and a digital manometer.
A flow grid is inserted into the filter grille/slot to directly measure airflow.
A static pressure measurement is taken on this air handler using probes on the supply and return sides of the fan.
A vacuum decay test is performed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital micron gauge for accurate measurement; a deep vacuum is achieved quickly by using large diameter, vacuum-rated hoses, and removing valve cores
An infrared camera can show heat transfer and air leaks not visible to the naked eye.
Factory construction practices offer a climate-controlled environment for constructing high-performance homes.
High-performance home builders surveyed by PNNL report several reasons for choosing triple-pane over double-pane windows
Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.
Palo Duro provides every home owner with a manual providing equipment warranties, maintenance tips, certifications, and photos of each wall of the home before drywall installation so home owners can see where wiring and plumbing are located.
Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.
The PNNL Quality Install Tool simplifies and standardizes the documentation of HVAC installations and efficiency upgrades through photo-based prompts
When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.