Heating Systems (general)
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Job Site Heaters
Cold weather construction often requires a temporary heat source. Here are some types of portable heaters and considerations when choosing one.
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It’s the IRA’s First Birthday. Here Are Five Areas Where Progress Is Piling Up
The Inflation Reduction Act promised an unprecedented wave of clean energy investment. One year in, here’s where we’re seeing progress.
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What’s the Most Energy-Efficient Water Heater?
The new generation of eco-friendly heat pump water heaters will reduce your home’s emissions while also shrinking your utility bills
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Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers, Part 1
An in-depth look at how this oft-overlooked HVAC component functions and affects interior conditions
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High-Tech Heating and Cooling Systems
A new generation of variable-capacity heat pumps and air conditioners promises quieter operation, increased efficiency, and improved comfort
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Integrating an ERV or HRV into a Forced-Air System
This economical approach to healthy indoor air quality has its challenges
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Heat Pump or Furnace: Which is Better for Comfort?
It is a matter of distribution rather than air temperature
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Why Energy Efficiency Matters More than Ever
Transitioning to all-electric power for our homes and vehicles means increased demand for already-limitied clean, renewable energy, which makes energy efficiency critical
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What Happens to Used Electricity?
Electricity gets converted to heat, most of which stays inside the house
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Testing Ducts for Air Leakage
Two ways to test ducts for airtightness in order to meet 2021 energy code requirements