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Proper Clothes Dryer Venting

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Proper Installation of Filter

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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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Recirculating fan installed that does not exhaust to outside

Recirculating fan installed that does not exhaust to outside
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Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth

Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth
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Replace HVAC air filters regularly to protect the equipment and maintain system efficiency

Replace HVAC air filters regularly to protect the equipment and maintain system efficiency
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Restoring your home after a natural disaster

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Right - A duct leakage test is conducted from the door of a large ERV Cabinet on a rooftop using a duct tester fan and a blower door frame, and the chamber that the duct tester is set up on is sealed where it leads to the ERV core or enthalpy wheel

Right - A duct leakage test is conducted from the door of a large ERV Cabinet on a rooftop using a duct tester fan and a blower door frame, and the chamber that the duct tester is set up on is sealed where it leads to the ERV core or enthalpy wheel
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Right - A durable, vented cover is installed over this exhaust duct to prevent bird and pest entry

Right - A durable, vented cover is installed over this exhaust duct to prevent bird and pest entry
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Right - Air-sealing the wall between the garage and the home is vital for occupant health and safety.

Right - Air-sealing the wall between the garage and the home is vital for occupant health and safety.
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Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling

Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling
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Right - Flex duct is used to connect the duct tester to the top of a duct riser where it meets the roof; connecting the duct tester to the largest part of the ductwork helps ensure uniform pressure distribution during a duct leakage test

Right - Flex duct is used to connect the duct tester to the top of a duct riser where it meets the roof; connecting the duct tester to the largest part of the ductwork helps ensure uniform pressure distribution during a duct leakage test
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Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution

Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution
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Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.

Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.
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Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.

Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.
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Right - The kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding; however, the opening should be screened to keep out pests.

Right - The kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding; however, the opening should be screened to keep out pests.
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Right - The sealed conditioned crawlspace provides a clean, dry, and temperate environment for the home’s supplemental dehumidifier.

Right - The sealed conditioned crawlspace provides a clean, dry, and temperate environment for the home’s supplemental dehumidifier.
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Right - This enclosed parking garage in a multistory multifamily building is equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

Right - This enclosed parking garage in a multistory multifamily building is equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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Right - This kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding.

Right - This kitchen exhaust duct termination is integrated aesthetically and functionally with the exterior cladding.
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Right - This manufacturer's label shows a CFM higher than the requirement, increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed.

Right - This manufacturer's label shows a CFM higher than the requirement, increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed.
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Right - This shared enclosed parking garage is equipped with exhaust fans to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

Right - This shared enclosed parking garage is equipped with exhaust fans to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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Right – Flex duct is used to connect the duct tester to the largest part of the ductwork where the ducts meet the ERV Cabinet; this helps ensure uniform pressure distribution during a duct leakage test

Right – Flex duct is used to connect the duct tester to the largest part of the ductwork where the ducts meet the ERV Cabinet; this helps ensure uniform pressure distribution during a duct leakage test
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Right – The mechanical damper leading to interior ductwork from a Central ERV is wide open for a duct leakage test when the duct tester is attached to an exterior door of the ERV Cabinet

Right – The mechanical damper leading to interior ductwork from a Central ERV is wide open for a duct leakage test when the duct tester is attached to an exterior door of the ERV Cabinet
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Right – The termination of this kitchen exhaust duct is sealed to the wall to keep out air and water and is screened to keep out pests.

Right – The termination of this kitchen exhaust duct is sealed to the wall to keep out air and water and is screened to keep out pests.