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Wrong - The vapor retarder does not completely cover the pier block and is not sealed to the post; the support strapping pinches the flex duct.

Wrong - The vapor retarder does not completely cover the pier block and is not sealed to the post; the support strapping pinches the flex duct.
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Wrong - Water proofing barrier is not laid flat against foundation wall.

Wrong - Water proofing barrier is not laid flat against foundation wall.
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Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation

Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation
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Wrong – If a wall vapor retarder is needed, as in this cold-climate home, openings in the vapor retarder should be sealed with tape.

Wrong – If a wall vapor retarder is needed, as in this cold-climate home, openings in the vapor retarder should be sealed with tape.
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Wrong – Overly powerful kitchen exhaust fans can backdraft other combustion appliances in the home

Wrong – Overly powerful kitchen exhaust fans can backdraft other combustion appliances in the home
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Wrong – Refrigerator was not properly secured to the wall studs of the home.

Wrong – Refrigerator was not properly secured to the wall studs of the home.
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Wrong – Seams in the furnace-to-AC connection at the air handler are not sealed.

Wrong – Seams in the furnace-to-AC connection at the air handler are not sealed.
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Wrong – the exhaust terminal for a clothes dryer should not be covered with a screen which could trap lint; instead, cover it with a hooded, louvered damper

Wrong – the exhaust terminal for a clothes dryer should not be covered with a screen which could trap lint; instead, cover it with a hooded, louvered damper
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Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.

Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.
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Wrong –Excessive length and a vertical angle on this dryer duct reduced air flow allowing the dryer duct to become completely clogged with dryer lint

Wrong –Excessive length and a vertical angle on this dryer duct reduced air flow allowing the dryer duct to become completely clogged with dryer lint
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Your Northern Home: Small Space Heater Maintenance