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Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use

Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use
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Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use

Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use
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Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek

Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek
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Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a horizontal air handler unit located in the attic

Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a horizontal air handler unit located in the attic
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Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a vertical air handler unit located in the house

Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a vertical air handler unit located in the house
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Target Ventilation, Formula 4.1a from ASHRAE 62.2-2010

Target Ventilation, Formula 4.1a from ASHRAE 62.2-2010
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air Inlets

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum Retrofit

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold Climate

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing Homes

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

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Test the thermostat fan, cool, and heat settings

Test the thermostat fan, cool, and heat settings
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The “old” exhaust fan vent on the right was installed before or during the siding installation and is likely properly flashed- the “new” exhaust fan on the left was installed after the siding was installed and relies on caulking to keep water out

The “old” exhaust fan vent on the right was installed before or during the siding installation and is likely properly flashed- the “new” exhaust fan on the left was installed after the siding was installed and relies on caulking to keep water out
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The air filter slot on this air handler has no cover.

The air filter slot on this air handler has no cover.
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The air filter slot on this furnace is covered with a magnetic seal.

The air filter slot on this furnace is covered with a magnetic seal.
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The air intake or exhaust grilles in this second-story soffit will be very difficult to safely access to measure airflow

The air intake or exhaust grilles in this second-story soffit will be very difficult to safely access to measure airflow
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The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers

The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers