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Water hammer arresters were installed on this clothes washer to absorb shocks from water pressure surges reducing noise and wear on the equipment.

Water hammer arresters were installed on this clothes washer to absorb shocks from water pressure surges reducing noise and wear on the equipment.
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Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation

Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation
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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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Well insulated slab

Well insulated slab
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Wet Floodproofing

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When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.

When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.
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When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.

When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.
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When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.

When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.
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When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .

When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .
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Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?

Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?
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Whole house fan cover details

Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic

Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood

Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood
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Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements

Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
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Window head at window frame wall

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Window head at window frame wall
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Window head at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall
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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window sash modification

Window sash modification
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Window sash replacement jamb liners

Window sash replacement jamb liners
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Window sash retrofit example

Window sash retrofit example
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Wipe refrigerator condenser coils with a slightly damp rag to remove stubborn dust from the coils.

Wipe refrigerator condenser coils with a slightly damp rag to remove stubborn dust from the coils.
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With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time