AC
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Getting the Right Airflow for an Air Conditioning System
Learn why air velocity matters and how to ensure AC capacity will lower interior temperatures and remove humidity
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Climate-Tech Startup Designs New AC System
Massachusetts-based Transaera is rolling outs it first pilot projects in U.S.
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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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Installing a Cold-Climate Heat Pump
A look at key steps when installing a minisplit heat pump system in a climate with heavy snow
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Replacing the Heating System in an Old House
Steam radiators and spotty insulation make for a challenging HVAC problem
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Why Heat Pumps Are the Answer to Heat Waves
In this modeling, a heat pump is more economical and more effective than an AC unit
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cooling
As the world gets warmer, more homeowners are opting for air conditioning. Here are your options.
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Keeping Cool in a Two-Story House
If your second floor gets hot during the summer, there’s a good chance that your house is leaky and poorly insulated
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An Epidemic of Duct Disease and Enclosure Problems
A report of the day I spent going on air conditioner service calls with an HVAC pro