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Right - This ductless minisplit uses a ceiling-mounted rather than wall-mounted air handler.

Right - This ductless minisplit uses a ceiling-mounted rather than wall-mounted air handler.
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Right - Two high-efficiency (12 HSPF, 26 SEER) ductless mini-split heat pumps heat and cool the home.

Right - Two high-efficiency (12 HSPF, 26 SEER) ductless mini-split heat pumps heat and cool the home.
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Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.

Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.
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Right – A ground-source heat pump provides space heating and domestic hot water.

Right – A ground-source heat pump provides space heating and domestic hot water.
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Right – Adequate space is provided near the air handler for the water lines of this ground-source heat pump.

Right – Adequate space is provided near the air handler for the water lines of this ground-source heat pump.
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Right – An air-to-water heat pump efficiently provides hot water for radiant floor heating.

Right – An air-to-water heat pump efficiently provides hot water for radiant floor heating.
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Right – An air-to-water heat pump provides water and space heating while a heat recovery ventilator provides fresh air that is filtered by the HEPA filter.

Right – An air-to-water heat pump provides water and space heating while a heat recovery ventilator provides fresh air that is filtered by the HEPA filter.
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Right – Building materials were kept dry and free of mold

Right – Building materials were kept dry and free of mold
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Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.

Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.
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Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.

Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.
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Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.

Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Shingles kept wrapped and on pallets to prevent from getting wet

Right – Shingles kept wrapped and on pallets to prevent from getting wet
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Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.

Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
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Right – The double compressor unit supplies multiple interior minisplit heat pump heads.

Right – The double compressor unit supplies multiple interior minisplit heat pump heads.
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Right – The ductless minisplit in this open area is installed in the ceiling rather than on a wall.

Right – The ductless minisplit in this open area is installed in the ceiling rather than on a wall.
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Right – The exterior unit of the mini-split heat pump is installed on blocks on a concrete pad to keep the equipment elevated above mud and water runoff.

Right – The exterior unit of the mini-split heat pump is installed on blocks on a concrete pad to keep the equipment elevated above mud and water runoff.
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Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.

Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.
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Right – The insulation has been located to the exterior of the thermal mass in this wall section

Right – The insulation has been located to the exterior of the thermal mass in this wall section
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Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.

Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.
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Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.

Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.