Guide
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Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.
Reference
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Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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Website containing commercial information related to air conditioning and heating.
Guide
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Guide describing approaches to burying and encapsulating ducts in unconditioned attics to increase the overall R-value of duct insulation.
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Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.
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Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.
Guide
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Guide describing how to hang HVAC ducts with supporting straps or saddles to adequately support ducts so they do not sag and are not pinched or compressed.
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Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
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Article describing benefits of ECM motors and how they can be installed as retrofit motors in HVAC equipment.
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Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.
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A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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Bulletin describing the components of ECM motors and comparing their efficiency with PSC motors.
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Article describing RESNET guidance on evaporative coolers.
Video
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Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.
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Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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Website homepage for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
Presentation
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Webinar discussing central space conditioning systems in multifamily buildings.
Video
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Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.
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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.
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Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020
Video
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Video describing the CO2-fired heat pump installed in a passive house.
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Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.
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Software tool available free online that can help calculate heating and cooling requirements to accurately size HVAC equipment in as little as 15 minutes.
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Standard providing nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of inspection tasks for HVAC maintenance.
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Report from ENERGY STAR on HVAC design for homes.