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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps (1)

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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps (2)

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Minisplit heat pumps have one or more louvers, usually at the bottom of the unit, that open to direct air flow when the unit is in operation

Minisplit heat pumps have one or more louvers, usually at the bottom of the unit, that open to direct air flow when the unit is in operation
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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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Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.

Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.
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Net Zero Homes: Why it's easy to build one now!

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North Carolina

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders, Pine Mountain, Georgia

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Project Home Again Phase I

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes: Longleaf Village & Belmont, Gainesville, FL

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring Lake

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

On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located on top of the water heater
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Passive Solar Design Principles

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Passive venting options for a heat pump water heater located in a closet or small room include: a fully louvered door, high and low transfer grilles, or a high transfer grille with a 0.75-inch door undercut

Passive venting options for a heat pump water heater located in a closet or small room include: a fully louvered door, high and low transfer grilles, or a high transfer grille with a 0.75-inch door undercut