Guides A-Z

Guide outlining how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.

No outdoor air intakes connected to return side of the HVAC system, unless controls are installed to operate intermittently & automatically based on a timer and to restrict intake when not in use (e.g., motorized damper)

Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.

Guide describing proper installation of high-MERV furnace and air-handler filters.

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.

Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.

Guide describing the use and testing of programmable thermostats.

Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.

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.

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.