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How to Operate your Wood Stove More Efficiently

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If fans share common exhaust duct, back-draft dampers installed

If fans share common exhaust duct, back-draft dampers installed
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If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution

If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution
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If the air filter is quite loose in the slot, you can add adhesive weatherstripping foam tape around the perimeter of the cardboard frame to minimize the amount of air passing around the filter.

If the air filter is quite loose in the slot, you can add adhesive weatherstripping foam tape around the perimeter of the cardboard frame to minimize the amount of air passing around the filter.
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In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake

In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake
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In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan

In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan
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In this ventilation configuration for a multifamily building, outside air enters through a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), and inside air exits the space through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans

In this ventilation configuration for a multifamily building, outside air enters through a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), and inside air exits the space through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans
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In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately

In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately
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Insert an electric leaf blower into the dryer exhaust duct and turn on at lowest setting to blow out the duct

Insert an electric leaf blower into the dryer exhaust duct and turn on at lowest setting to blow out the duct
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Install a gasket around the plumbing vent stack in the exterior top plate

Install a gasket around the plumbing vent stack in the exterior top plate
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Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.

Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.
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Insulation should be at least 6 inches from the flue of gas water heaters; if pipes are within 8 inches of the flue, it is safest to use fiberglass or mineral wool pipe wrap.

Insulation should be at least 6 inches from the flue of gas water heaters; if pipes are within 8 inches of the flue, it is safest to use fiberglass or mineral wool pipe wrap.
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Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
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Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof

Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof
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Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system

Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system
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Karuna Passive House Domestic Hot Water System

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Kitchens should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors

Kitchens should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors
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Leaky faucets lead to wasted water.

Leaky faucets lead to wasted water.
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Lower-cost local ERVs are usually installed in a ceiling to supply outdoor air to and exhaust air from the room in which they are located

Lower-cost local ERVs are usually installed in a ceiling to supply outdoor air to and exhaust air from the room in which they are located
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Manifold plumbing layout - plumbing diagram.

Manifold plumbing layout - plumbing diagram.
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Match the pipe sleeve inner diameters with the outer diameter of the plumbing pipes to be insulated

Match the pipe sleeve inner diameters with the outer diameter of the plumbing pipes to be insulated
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Measure the air filter space in the return grille of the HVAC system to determine the thickest air filter the space will accommodate, in this case two inches.

Measure the air filter space in the return grille of the HVAC system to determine the thickest air filter the space will accommodate, in this case two inches.
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Measure the air flow of an exhaust fan with a flow hood

Measure the air flow of an exhaust fan with a flow hood
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Managing Water Vapor Flow