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Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Users guide to help contractors and homeowners use the Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools developed by NEEP to size and select the best air source heat pumps for their cold climate location.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 5 of 14 describes condensate and drainage.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 9 of 14 describes evacuation of the system prior to use.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 7 of 14 describes flaring pipes correctly and attaching them to fittings.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 1 of 14 describes planning the system layout and considerations like vegetation, accessibility, moisture, and client approval.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 6 of 14 describes line setting.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 10 of 14 describes charging the system with refrigerant.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 2 of 14 describes indoor unit installation, including mounting, leveling, and wiring.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 11 of 14 describes electrical installation of the heat pump.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 3 of 14 describes the outdoor unit including clearance, environmental protection (impact, vibration, and snow), and elevation.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 8 of 14 describes pressure testing the system and what to do if there are leaks.
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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 4 of 14 describes line set covers including routing, leveling, and supports.
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Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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Fact sheet describing best practices in installing leak-free refrigerant systems, including specifics on creating flare joints and brazed joints, pressure testing, vacuum testing, and charging the system with refrigerant.
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Report describing a project whose goal was to determine the prevalence of residential comfort system faults with a focus on air conditioners and heat pumps, and on key faults that can occur during installation: (1) incorrect refrigerant charge level (undercharge or overcharge); (2) indoor coil...
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Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
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Guide describing how and where to install ducts, to ensure enough cavity space to avoid compression of the flex ducts or duct insulation.
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without kinks or sharp bends.
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
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Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an attic, basement, or crawl space.