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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 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
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Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.

Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.
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Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid foam insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and 1x4 furring strips to provide a nailing surface and ventilation gap under lap siding

Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid foam insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and 1x4 furring strips to provide a nailing surface and ventilation gap under lap siding
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Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid mineral wool insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and topped with metal hat channel providing a ventilation gap surface to nail under the lap siding

Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid mineral wool insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and topped with metal hat channel providing a ventilation gap surface to nail under the lap siding
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Possible locations of heat pump water heater (HPWH)s in a hypothetical multifamily building using a one-to-one deployment of one HPWH per apartment

Possible locations of heat pump water heater (HPWH)s in a hypothetical multifamily building using a one-to-one deployment of one HPWH per apartment
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Possible locations of heat pump water heaters in a hypothetical multifamily building using a cluster deployment where pairs of dwelling units share a heat pump water heater

Possible locations of heat pump water heaters in a hypothetical multifamily building using a cluster deployment where pairs of dwelling units share a heat pump water heater
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Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.

Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.
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Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot

Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot
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Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home

Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home
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Right - Brick veneer is installed with a 1-inch air space behind the brick, metal flashing and weep holes above and below the windows and at the base of the wall to direct out water that gets behind the brick.

Right - Brick veneer is installed with a 1-inch air space behind the brick, metal flashing and weep holes above and below the windows and at the base of the wall to direct out water that gets behind the brick.
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Right - Dovetail-shaped plastic mesh is installed to collect mortar droppings at the base of the wall to keep weep holes from being clogged.

Right - Dovetail-shaped plastic mesh is installed to collect mortar droppings at the base of the wall to keep weep holes from being clogged.
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Right - Ducts and heat pump cabinet are properly sealed with mastic, high MERV filter is installed, and duct and refrigerant lines are air sealed at ceiling.

Right - Ducts and heat pump cabinet are properly sealed with mastic, high MERV filter is installed, and duct and refrigerant lines are air sealed at ceiling.
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Right - Metal drip edge flashing is installed above hose bib and top of metal flashing is taped to wall.

Right - Metal drip edge flashing is installed above hose bib and top of metal flashing is taped to wall.
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Right - The corrosion-resistant metal siding on this tiny house is fire resistant.

Right - The corrosion-resistant metal siding on this tiny house is fire resistant.
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Right - The geothermal heat pump provides hot water for radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and the air handler for space conditioning upstairs.

Right - The geothermal heat pump provides hot water for radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and the air handler for space conditioning upstairs.
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Right - The home’s ground source heat pump preheats water for the air source heat pump water heater.

Right - The home’s ground source heat pump preheats water for the air source heat pump water heater.