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A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts

A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts
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A whole-house dehumidifier is connected to the return side of the HVAC system.

A whole-house dehumidifier is connected to the return side of the HVAC system.
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An Energy Recovery Ventilator provides outside air to this dwelling unit; a range hood with dedicated makeup air provides local kitchen exhaust; a Packaged Terminal Heat Pump provides conditioned air and dehumidification is provided separately

An Energy Recovery Ventilator provides outside air to this dwelling unit; a range hood with dedicated makeup air provides local kitchen exhaust; a Packaged Terminal Heat Pump provides conditioned air and dehumidification is provided separately
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An independent ducted dehumidifier draws air from and supplies air to the living space using its own ducts, not ducts that are connected to the HVAC system

An independent ducted dehumidifier draws air from and supplies air to the living space using its own ducts, not ducts that are connected to the HVAC system
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Baffles made from sheet metal are installed to minimize sound and light transmission

Baffles made from sheet metal are installed to minimize sound and light transmission
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Baxter Community - High Performance Green Building

Baxter Community - High Performance Green Building
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BetterBuiltNW: Introduction to Ductless Heat Pumps Part C—Designing and Sizing Systems

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Centex Corporation, San Ramon, California

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Community Development Corporation of Utah

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Coastal Habitats

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Concord Four Square Retrofit

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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported

Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported
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Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported

Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported
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Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes
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Fairburn Community

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Flexible ducts in unconditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than outer duct diameter; in conditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than inner duct diameter

Flexible ducts in unconditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than outer duct diameter; in conditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than inner duct diameter
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Framing allowed duct work to be properly installed without compression

Framing allowed duct work to be properly installed without compression
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Furnace filters come in many sizes; verify the correct size when purchasing for proper fit in the filter slot.

Furnace filters come in many sizes; verify the correct size when purchasing for proper fit in the filter slot.
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Habitat for Humanity High R-Value Prototype

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Hidden sheet metal baffles prevent the transmission of light and sound through the transfer grille

Hidden sheet metal baffles prevent the transmission of light and sound through the transfer grille
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Hot Spot: Closed Crawlspace - Ventilation