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Intermittent supply and exhaust fans rated at ≤ 3 sones by manufacturer, unless rated flow ≥ 400 CFM

Intermittent supply and exhaust fans rated at ≤ 3 sones by manufacturer, unless rated flow ≥ 400 CFM
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Jorge and Paul's Adventure with HRV

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Lower-cost local ERVs are usually installed in a ceiling to supply outdoor air to and exhaust air from the room in which they are located

Lower-cost local ERVs are usually installed in a ceiling to supply outdoor air to and exhaust air from the room in which they are located
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Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps

Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps
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Measure the air flow of an exhaust fan with a flow hood

Measure the air flow of an exhaust fan with a flow hood
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National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature

National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature
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Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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New House Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc., Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WA

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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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Opening the outlet on a bath fan reveals model information and provides access to the motor

Opening the outlet on a bath fan reveals model information and provides access to the motor
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Override control switches centrally located near thermostat for ease of access

Override control switches centrally located near thermostat for ease of access
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Pellet Stoves in Southeast Alaska: the Basics & the Benefits

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Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior

Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior
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Power vented water heater installed

Power vented water heater installed
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Preventative steps to take throughout the home to prepare for an earthquake or other natural disasters

Preventative steps to take throughout the home to prepare for an earthquake or other natural disasters
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Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan

Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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Protect Your Home from Lightning

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PSC Motor

PSC Motor