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Turn on power to the water heater from the circuit breaker.

Turn on power to the water heater from the circuit breaker.
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Two manometers are used when pressure testing the airtightness of the walls separating the house from an attached garage

Two manometers are used when pressure testing the airtightness of the walls separating the house from an attached garage
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Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units

Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units
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Typical ground-source plumbed system

Typical ground-source plumbed system
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University of Minnesota-NorthernSTAR: A Natural Gas-Fired Combi System for Space Heating and Hot Water

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Use a long stick lighter or incense stick to see if an ambient draft gas water heater is backdrafting

Use a long stick lighter or incense stick to see if an ambient draft gas water heater is backdrafting
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Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify the electricity is off, then disconnect the electrical and water connections of the old water heater tank.

Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify the electricity is off, then disconnect the electrical and water connections of the old water heater tank.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the front panel of a tankless water heater to access the air filter or other internal components

Use a screwdriver to remove the front panel of a tankless water heater to access the air filter or other internal components
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Use a square piece of insulation, secured with heat-resistant tape, to insulate the top of your electric water heater.

Use a square piece of insulation, secured with heat-resistant tape, to insulate the top of your electric water heater.
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Use a transfer pump to quickly drain a water heater for repair or replacement by attaching a clothes washer hose to the drain valve of the water heater and the other end to the inlet of the transfer pump, and using a garden hose from the pump to a drain.

Use a transfer pump to quickly drain a water heater for repair or replacement by attaching a clothes washer hose to the drain valve of the water heater and the other end to the inlet of the transfer pump, and using a garden hose from the pump to a drain.
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Use a vacuum brush attachment or a soft dry cloth to clean the light fixture of the exhaust fan/light

Use a vacuum brush attachment or a soft dry cloth to clean the light fixture of the exhaust fan/light
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Use a vacuum brush attachment to clean the exhaust fan motor and blades

Use a vacuum brush attachment to clean the exhaust fan motor and blades
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Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust out of the reusable air filters of your ductless heat pump

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust out of the reusable air filters of your ductless heat pump
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Use a water pressure gauge to check the house's cold water pressure at a garden hose spigot.

Use a water pressure gauge to check the house's cold water pressure at a garden hose spigot.
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Use an X-shaped cut to expose control panels when installing an insulation blanket on an electric water heater

Use an X-shaped cut to expose control panels when installing an insulation blanket on an electric water heater
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Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and debris on the bathroom exhaust fan vents

Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and debris on the bathroom exhaust fan vents
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Use the dust brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the air filters of your heat pump water heater

Use the dust brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the air filters of your heat pump water heater
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Use the remote control or your thermostat to turn off the heat pumps

Use the remote control or your thermostat to turn off the heat pumps
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Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank

Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank
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Vacuum is used to clean a reusable air filter for a ductless heat pump

Vacuum is used to clean a reusable air filter for a ductless heat pump
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Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes

Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes
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Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings