Reference
Description
Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
Reference
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Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.
Reference
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Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
Guide
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Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.
Reference
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Document covering the technical aspects of buried and insulated ducts (BEDs), as well as the advantages, disadvantages, and risks of BEDs compared to alternative strategies.
Case Study
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Case study describing the New American Home project.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade or expand an existing HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to conduct testing for adequate combustion air in the space where a combustion appliance is located if the appliance is located within the conditioned space of the home.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing options to consider when retrofitting or upgrading a home's HVAC system.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of heat flow in residential buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
Guide
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Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.