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Article in the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration NEWS newsletter describing PSC, ECM, and ECM replacement motors for HVAC equipment.

The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.

This research paper outlines residential HVAC advanced controls and sensors. It includes a technology review, applications, maintenance and commissioning, occupant behavior and a summary of the state-of-the-art technologies for advanced controls for residential HVAC.

Guide describing proper application, design, and installation of mechanical ventilation cooling systems for homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates, as well as a means of understanding the benefits, costs, and tradeoffs of these systems.

Bulletin describing the components of ECM motors and comparing their efficiency with PSC motors.

Factsheet describing the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.

IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.

Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.

Question and Answer article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.

Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.

Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.

Test method that measures the capture efficiency of wall-mounted domestic range hoods under controlled conditions in a test chambers which available for preview and purchase at the link and was published in the year 2018.

Report detailing the effects of replacing PSC motors with more efficient, variable-speed motors.

Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2010, and is available for...

Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2013, and is available for...