Air Conditioning
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Getting HVAC Right in a New, Tight Home
The trick is to balance ventilation, dehumidification, and heating/cooling
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Home Electricity Monitoring
A year's worth of data is informative for learning how you use energy, which shines the light on ways to economize. Here are some easy-to-adopt home-energy-use monitoring tools.
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All About Dehumidification
Indoor Air Quality specialist Nikki Krueger explains the importance of dehumidification and best practices for optimal conditions
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Central Air Conditioning vs. Window Units
Pros and cons of central AC vs. window-mounted units
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Cooling Load Variation With Changing Temperatures
A look at how cooling loads vary as outdoor and indoor temperatures fluctuate with considerations around humidity to inform HVAC design and equipment selection
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5 Tips for Sizing an Air Conditioner
Determine cooling loads and consider variables like insulation values, airtightness, and occupant behavior before choosing equipment
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Determining Heat Pump Capacity
A step-by-step guide for taking field measurements to assess a system’s heating and cooling capabilities and performance
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Planning for Back-up Power
What is the best electric panel configuration to service a house during a power outage?
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Adapting to Extreme Heat
Methods for managing record-breaking temperatures that combine conventional practices with contemporary building science
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Heat Pump Water Heaters for Cooling
Factors for determining if a heat pump water heater can replace an air conditioner
