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Wrong: Insulation not fully enclosing duct chase

Wrong: Insulation not fully enclosing duct chase
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Wrong: Open wall cavities in the un-air-sealed return plenum connect the plenum to attic spaces

Wrong: Open wall cavities in the un-air-sealed return plenum connect the plenum to attic spaces
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Wrong: open wall cavity connected to this return air plenum is allowing cellulose attic insulation to be pulled into the furnace

Wrong: open wall cavity connected to this return air plenum is allowing cellulose attic insulation to be pulled into the furnace
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Wrong: The door and filter were removed, allowing unfiltered air to enter the air handler leading to premature failure of the system due to dirt accumulation.

Wrong: The door and filter were removed, allowing unfiltered air to enter the air handler leading to premature failure of the system due to dirt accumulation.
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Wrong: The return plenum is not air sealed to separate it from the wall cavities and it should not be used for storage

Wrong: The return plenum is not air sealed to separate it from the wall cavities and it should not be used for storage
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Wrong: This exhaust fan duct is too long and terminates in the attic instead of going through the roof and it is improperly supported; it needs straps all along its length to prevent sagging.

Wrong: This exhaust fan duct is too long and terminates in the attic instead of going through the roof and it is improperly supported; it needs straps all along its length to prevent sagging.
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Wrong: This return air plenum is not lined and air sealed

Wrong: This return air plenum is not lined and air sealed
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Wrong: This wall cavity is open to the attic allowing unconditioned, attic air to enter the HVAC system, bypassing the filter, and degrading system life and performance

Wrong: This wall cavity is open to the attic allowing unconditioned, attic air to enter the HVAC system, bypassing the filter, and degrading system life and performance
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Zero Net Now built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in New Paltz, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Zero Net Now built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in New Paltz, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.