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Guide describing compression cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
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Guide describing combustion furnaces with compliance and installation guidance.
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
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Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.
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Guide describing how to install ducted returns in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms and to enable stale air to return to a central heating system's air handler for reconditioning even when room doors are closed.
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increases the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues and reducing air leakage.
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This guide describes evaporative cooling technologies which can be used to cool homes in dry climates.
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Guide providing information about ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps including an overview of technology and guidance on compliance and installation.
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This guide describes the uses, selection process, and specification of high-MERV filters.
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Guide describing how to install jump ducts in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms and to enable stale air to return to a central heating system's air handler for reconditioning even when room doors are closed.
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Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an air sealed conditioned attic, basement, or crawl space.
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Guide describing removal of construction debris from flex ducts and protection of ducts and HVAC equipment during construction to keep them free of dust and debris.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.