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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 distance from the center of the screw hole for the mounting bracket to the outside of the window well, ensuring the measurements are the same on both sides of the window.

Measure the distance from the center of the screw hole for the mounting bracket to the outside of the window well, ensuring the measurements are the same on both sides of the window.
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Measure the inside dimensions and depth of the window opening when ordering inside-mount cellular blinds.

Measure the inside dimensions and depth of the window opening when ordering inside-mount cellular blinds.
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Measure the storm window to ensure it will fit the intended opening.

Measure the storm window to ensure it will fit the intended opening.
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Mechanical damper installed

Mechanical damper installed
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Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct

Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct
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Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct

Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - "Hot Spot" Quality HVAC Ductwork

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Quality Management System

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Stone Veneer Internal Drainage Plane

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Most ductless heat pumps have a hinged front panel that lifts out and up for access to the air filters

Most ductless heat pumps have a hinged front panel that lifts out and up for access to the air filters
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Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.

Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, California

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No Excessive Coiled or Looped Flex Ducts

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No gasket at filter location

No gasket at filter location
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No insulation installed in cavity and not air sealed

No insulation installed in cavity and not air sealed
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No Kinks or Sharp Bends in Flex Duct Installation (1)

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No mechanical damper installed

No mechanical damper installed
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On some ductless heat pumps, the filter is located on top of the indoor unit and is held in place with magnets

On some ductless heat pumps, the filter is located on top of the indoor unit and is held in place with magnets
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On this ductless heat pump model, lift up the air filters located on top of the air handler unit to disconnect them from the magnets holding them in place to remove the filters for cleaning

On this ductless heat pump model, lift up the air filters located on top of the air handler unit to disconnect them from the magnets holding them in place to remove the filters for cleaning
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On this ductless heat pump model, the air filters are lifted up and slid out of their tracks for cleaning

On this ductless heat pump model, the air filters are lifted up and slid out of their tracks for cleaning
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On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on the intake of the air duct of the water heater

On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on the intake of the air duct of the water heater
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On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on top of the water heater

On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on top of the water heater