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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct

A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct

A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A passive air inlet is one approach to providing makeup air when operating an exhaust-only ventilation system

A passive air inlet is one approach to providing makeup air when operating an exhaust-only ventilation system
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A passive flow hood is used to measure the flow rate of air that passes through a ceiling-mounted exhaust fan

A passive flow hood is used to measure the flow rate of air that passes through a ceiling-mounted exhaust fan
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A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.

A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.
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A portable CO monitor is used to test for ambient CO near a ventless combustion fireplace

A portable CO monitor is used to test for ambient CO near a ventless combustion fireplace
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A properly sized cold climate heat pump can meet 100% of a home’s heating load in nearly any location in the United States

A properly sized cold climate heat pump can meet 100% of a home’s heating load in nearly any location in the United States
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A properly sized high-efficiency heat pump is located in conditioned space in a closet inside the home.

A properly sized high-efficiency heat pump is located in conditioned space in a closet inside the home.
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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.

A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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A riser vent is installed on the stub-out below the hand valve

A riser vent is installed on the stub-out below the hand valve
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A seismic snubber is a type of bracket specifically designed to anchor heavy equipment to the floor to restrain it in the event of an earthquake.

A seismic snubber is a type of bracket specifically designed to anchor heavy equipment to the floor to restrain it in the event of an earthquake.
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A single ductless heat pump heats and cools the country’s first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home.

A single ductless heat pump heats and cools the country’s first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home.
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A static pressure measurement is taken on this air handler using probes on the supply and return sides of the fan.

A static pressure measurement is taken on this air handler using probes on the supply and return sides of the fan.
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A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler

A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler
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A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed

A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed
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A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside

A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside
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A technician conducts a duct blaster test

A technician conducts a duct blaster test
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A tree of main vents is installed on top of drip piping

A tree of main vents is installed on top of drip piping
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A vacuum decay test is performed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital micron gauge for accurate measurement; a deep vacuum is achieved quickly by using large diameter, vacuum-rated hoses, and removing valve cores

A vacuum decay test is performed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital micron gauge for accurate measurement; a deep vacuum is achieved quickly by using large diameter, vacuum-rated hoses, and removing valve cores
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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 water-resistant backer board is installed behind the shower tiles.

A water-resistant backer board is installed behind the shower tiles.
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A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.

A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
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A Whole New World – ENERGY STAR + HVAC Grading