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A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location

A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location
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A ventless gas fireplace has no chimney

A ventless gas fireplace has no chimney
Presentation:

A Whole New World – ENERGY STAR + HVAC Grading

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Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design
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After all holes through the ceiling are air-sealed and the baffles have been installed, then the insulation can be installed.

After all holes through the ceiling are air-sealed and the baffles have been installed, then the insulation can be installed.
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After securing the inner coil, cover the draw band and the seam with a generous amount of mastic

After securing the inner coil, cover the draw band and the seam with a generous amount of mastic
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Air flow is produced when central HVAC fan is energized (set thermostat to “fan”)

Air flow is produced when central HVAC fan is energized (set thermostat to “fan”)
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Air inlet is located in a convenient place for homeowner to clean

Air inlet is located in a convenient place for homeowner to clean
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Air inlet is not convenient for cleaning and located next to exhaust outlets

Air inlet is not convenient for cleaning and located next to exhaust outlets
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Air seal and insulate flex ducts

Air seal and insulate flex ducts
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Air seal at cabinet soffit - single-story

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Air seal at cabinet soffit - single-story
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Air seal at cabinet soffit - two-story

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Air seal at cabinet soffit - two-story
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Air seal at duct soffit

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Air seal at duct soffit
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Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam

Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam
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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws

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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws
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Air sealing at attic pull down attic stair

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Air sealing at attic pull down attic stair
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Air sealing at interior wall between conditioned space and unconditioned attic

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Air sealing at interior wall between conditioned space and unconditioned attic
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built
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Air sealing at skylight shaft

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Air sealing at skylight shaft
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Air Sealing Retrofits: Conducting an IR Camera Inspection of an Existing Home - Ceilings and Supply Grills

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All of the exhaust fans are wired to one labeled switch at the electrical panel

All of the exhaust fans are wired to one labeled switch at the electrical panel
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All other supply ducts and all return ducts in unconditioned space have insulation ≥ R-6

All other supply ducts and all return ducts in unconditioned space have insulation ≥ R-6
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All return air and mechanically supplied outdoor air pass through filter prior to conditioning

All return air and mechanically supplied outdoor air pass through filter prior to conditioning