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A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed
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A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust
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A heat pump clothes dryer is a type of condensing clothes dryer that uses heat pump technology to efficiently dry clothes
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A natural gas 94% efficiency tankless hot water heater provides endless hot water.
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A portable CO monitor is used to test for ambient CO near a ventless combustion fireplace
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A portable power meter shows the power usage of equipment; e.g., this laptop is drawing 12 watts while idle
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A refrigerator is secured to the wall by use of an angle bracket with lag bolts, expansion bolts and metal screws
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A simple kit for anchoring a TV, appliance, or furniture to a wall may include straps, attachment hardware, and screws for attaching both to the appliance and to the wall
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A water heater and furnace are protected from flood waters by a concrete floodwall, with a shielded, gasketed door.
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A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
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An in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer
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An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake
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An innovative U-shaped heat pump offers SEER 15 efficiency and operation with smart phones
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At the outlet of the dryer exhaust duct, install a hooded vent with a louvered damper
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Basic components of a gas tankless water heater include a high-powered burner, fan, and heat exchanger; condensing gas water heaters also have a secondary heat exchanger and a piped air intake to the sealed combustion chamber
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Because flue temperatures are cool, intake and exhaust ducts on a Category 4 direct-vent sealed-combustion condensing furnace can be made of PVC
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Because heat pump clothes dryers recycle the hot air in the drum rather than venting it, they use 70% less energy than conventional electric clothes dryers while drying clothes in the same amount of time
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Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler configured as a direct-vented appliance that draws its combustion air from outside
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Clothes dryers vented directly to outdoors, except for ventless dryers equipped with a condensate drain
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Compare gas tankless water heater efficiencies on the Energy Guide labels or look for the ENERGY STAR label
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Cooling setting adjustments on a refrigerator allow the unit to be tuned to meet the target temperature for energy efficiency
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Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct
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Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.
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ENERGY STAR appliances like the dishwasher and refrigerator save energy and money for consumers.
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For fireplaces that are not mechanically drafted or direct-vented to outdoors, total net rated exhaust flow of the two largest exhaust fans is .15 CFM per 100 sq. ft. of occupiable space when at full capacity
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Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented
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Furniture and heavy household items should be anchored to prevent tipping over during an earthquake and for everyday use if small children are in the home
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Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances
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Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps
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National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature
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Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior
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Preventative steps to take throughout the home to prepare for an earthquake or other natural disasters
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Right - EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow plumbing fixtures are verified as using less water than typical plumbing fixtures.
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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
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Right – An ENERGY STAR washer and heat pump dryer save energy and money for home owners.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated showerheads, faucets, and toilets contribute to both water and energy savings.
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Right – This net zero energy home has an electric vehicle charging station in the carport.
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Right – This stacking ENERGY STAR-labeled washer and dryer save energy and water as well as space.
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Small, battery-powered evaporative coolers can be appropriate for personal cooling in arid climates (only)
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The cabinet above this refrigerator will keep it from tipping forward during a seismic event
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The condensate line (amber-colored plastic tube) from the high-efficiency furnace drains into the sewer via the same drain pipe as the clothes washer
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The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure
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The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone
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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.
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This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation
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This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors
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This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)
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This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system
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This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes
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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation
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Wrong – Overly powerful kitchen exhaust fans can backdraft other combustion appliances in the home
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Wrong – Seams in the furnace-to-AC connection at the air handler are not sealed.
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Wrong – the exhaust terminal for a clothes dryer should not be covered with a screen which could trap lint; instead, cover it with a hooded, louvered damper
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Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.
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Wrong –Excessive length and a vertical angle on this dryer duct reduced air flow allowing the dryer duct to become completely clogged with dryer lint