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Without an exhaust fan ducted to the exterior, particles resulting from cooking can accumulate on walls and ceilings, and will be present in the air where they can damage occupants' respiratory systems

Without an exhaust fan ducted to the exterior, particles resulting from cooking can accumulate on walls and ceilings, and will be present in the air where they can damage occupants' respiratory systems
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WPPI GreenMax-Chambers Residence: Near Zero Energy Monitoring Summary

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Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.

Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.
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Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.

Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.
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Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.

Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.
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Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.

Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.
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Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.

Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.
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Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.

Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.
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Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.

Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing

Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall

Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong - Vent screening on outdoor air intake has been clogged with dirt and screen has been pulled up into vent and is no longer covering the entire opening.

Wrong - Vent screening on outdoor air intake has been clogged with dirt and screen has been pulled up into vent and is no longer covering the entire opening.
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Wrong - Water has leaked into the window assembly and has not been able to drain out, possibly due to blocked weep holes; thus, mold and moss are growing in the window assembly.

Wrong - Water has leaked into the window assembly and has not been able to drain out, possibly due to blocked weep holes; thus, mold and moss are growing in the window assembly.
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – The blower door is installed improperly with a gap at the corner and along the side of the frame that will allow air leakage and could allow the frame apparatus to become dislodged during testing

Wrong – The blower door is installed improperly with a gap at the corner and along the side of the frame that will allow air leakage and could allow the frame apparatus to become dislodged during testing
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Wrong – The blower door pressure reference hose (blue) ends too close to the outdoors side of the fan. Air moving across the end of the hose will affect the pressure reading

Wrong – The blower door pressure reference hose (blue) ends too close to the outdoors side of the fan. Air moving across the end of the hose will affect the pressure reading
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Wrong – The gas water heater is left on during enclosure leakage testing, which could result in dangerous backdrafting of the water heater when the home is depressurized

Wrong – The gas water heater is left on during enclosure leakage testing, which could result in dangerous backdrafting of the water heater when the home is depressurized
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Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter

Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter