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Condensing boilers have primary and secondary heat exchangers

Condensing boilers have primary and secondary heat exchangers
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Cool air flow is produced when the cooling cycle is energized (set thermostat to “cool”)

Cool air flow is produced when the cooling cycle is energized (set thermostat to “cool”)
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Cooling air temperatures that can be achieved by a direct evaporative cooler at various outdoor conditions

Cooling air temperatures that can be achieved by a direct evaporative cooler at various outdoor conditions
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Correctly insulated floor

Correctly insulated floor
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Cut fiber board with a red V-groove tool and a gray shiplap tool to create mitered corners and a shiplapped edge for duct sections

Cut fiber board with a red V-groove tool and a gray shiplap tool to create mitered corners and a shiplapped edge for duct sections
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Desuperheater for domestic hot water

Desuperheater for domestic hot water
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Detail A - Recommended reinforced horizontal latch system for garage door

Detail A - Recommended reinforced horizontal latch system for garage door
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Direct vent appliance installed

Direct vent appliance installed
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Direct-heat risers are bare pipes that heat the space they're in without connected radiators

Direct-heat risers are bare pipes that heat the space they're in without connected radiators
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Disconnect the duct from the clothes dryer, using a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp

Disconnect the duct from the clothes dryer, using a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp
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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes

Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes
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Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.

Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.
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Drywall is installed both prior to and after HVAC equipment is installed to create an airtight closet away from garage pollutants.

Drywall is installed both prior to and after HVAC equipment is installed to create an airtight closet away from garage pollutants.
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Duct Leakage to Outdoors (2)

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Ductless Heat Pump Outside Compressor

Ductless Heat Pump Outside Compressor
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Ductless heat pump’s digitally controlled inverter compressor

Ductless heat pump’s digitally controlled inverter compressor
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Ductless indoor units like this one are controlled individually by handheld remote controllers.

Ductless indoor units like this one are controlled individually by handheld remote controllers.
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Ducts should not be located in exterior wall cavities

Ducts should not be located in exterior wall cavities
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ECM Motor and Control

ECM Motor and Control
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ECM Motor Retrofit

ECM Motor Retrofit