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Guide describing repair and reconfiguration of air handler closet and platform when replacing air handler.
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Guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom fan to remove excess moisture, cleaning chemical fumes, etc.
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Guide describing the bathroom exhaust fan ENERGY STAR rating requirements.
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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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Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).
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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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Home owners who use an HVAC system with a central air handler fan can realize significant energy savings by using a fan with an electronically commutated (ECM) motor (see Figure 1). Savings will be even larger for homeowners who run the HVAC fan continuously or frequently to filter the air or to...
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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 describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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This guide describes the uses, selection process, and specification of high-MERV filters.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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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.