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Article describing the author's experiences in owning and servicing a modcon boiler.
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Second part of an article series focusing on servicing high efficiency modcon boilers. This part focuses on paperwork and follow-up communication with the homeowner for scheduling annual maintenance.
Case Study
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Case study describing a method for evaluating safe installation and operation of combustion appliances in homes undergoing energy efficiency upgrades where indoor air is used for combustion and venting.
Video
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Video describing the maintenance of a small space heater in Alaska.
Video
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Video describing how a pellet stove works and how to maintain it.
Video
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Video describing a combustion safety test and how to fix resulting issues for a house in Alaska.
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Information sheet with safety tips for home owners on proper maintenance of clothes dryers.
Video
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This video gives homeowners information about wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts.
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Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
Video
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This video shows home owners how to operate their wood stoves more efficiently to get more heat with up to one-third less wood.
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Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.
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2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.
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2018 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.
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Webpage describing burn bans, which wood burning devices are legal in Washington, why wood smoke is harmful to health, and how to reduce the smoke from your wood burning device.
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The exhaust from residential combustion appliances contains air pollutants and high levels of moisture that must be conveyed to the outdoors to maintain acceptable indoor quality.
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Measure Guideline describing how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned spaces of low-rise residential buildings.
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This measure guideline provides guidance on combustion safety inspection procedures for appliances and heating equipment that use indoor air for combustion and dilution of flue gases in low-rise residential buildings.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of boiler controls in multifamily housing.
Guide
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Guide describing concerns with un-vented combustion appliances such as sealed fireplaces.
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.