Minisplits
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Heat Pump Indoor Units, Part 2
The pros and cons of ducted heat pump systems and guidance for choosing the right equipment
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How to Clean a Ductless Minisplit
A rundown of the reasons ductless minisplit heads collect dirt and best practices for cleaning them
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Heat Pump Indoor Units, Part 1
An explanation of the different types of ductless minisplit heads and their characteristics, requirements, pros and cons, and average costs
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HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade Home
What is the best heating and cooling system for a single-story house without a basement or crawlspace?
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Frost on Heat Pump Outdoor Units
Learn how the defrost cycle works and how to recognize whether the heat pump is working correctly in that mode
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Renovating an Old Basement
Lessons learned from the demolition, investigation, and reparation of a 60-year-old basement
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An Avoidable Downside to Heat Pumps
Heat pumps have an Achilles' heel in the form of improper pairing with electric resistance auxiliary heat
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Achieving Affordable High-Performance Homes
Using small-house design principles, prefabrication construction technologies, and strategically chosen high-performance building elements, a small neighborhood developer keeps costs below the median in his market
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Concrete-Free Slab House Revisited
A look at how this custom home with an atypical foundation is performing five years after its completion
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11 Reasons to Avoid Oversizing Heat Pumps
The disadvantages of oversizing HVAC systems are numerous and should be considered if energy efficiency and cost savings matter to you
