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A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location

A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location
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A ventless gas fireplace has no chimney

A ventless gas fireplace has no chimney
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A Whole New World – ENERGY STAR + HVAC Grading

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Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.

Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.
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Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design
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After securing the inner coil, cover the draw band and the seam with a generous amount of mastic

After securing the inner coil, cover the draw band and the seam with a generous amount of mastic
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Air flow is produced when central HVAC fan is energized (set thermostat to “fan”)

Air flow is produced when central HVAC fan is energized (set thermostat to “fan”)
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Air inlet is located in a convenient place for homeowner to clean

Air inlet is located in a convenient place for homeowner to clean
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Air inlet is not convenient for cleaning and located next to exhaust outlets

Air inlet is not convenient for cleaning and located next to exhaust outlets
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Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls

Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls
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Air seal and insulate flex ducts

Air seal and insulate flex ducts
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Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal at chase walls - plan

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Air seal at chase walls - plan
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Air seal at duct boot

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Air seal at duct boot
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Air seal at top plate electrical penetration

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Air seal at top plate electrical penetration
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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration

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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration
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Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.

Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.
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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam

Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam

Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam
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Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.

Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.
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Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weatherstripping.

Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weatherstripping.
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Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.

Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.
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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws

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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws