Air Conditioning- Page 2 of 6
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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
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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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Strategies for Cooling Your House
Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy?
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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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6 Ways to Ventilate Homes in Humid Climates
Pros and cons of six systems designed to keep indoor air fresh, dry, and comfortable