Commissioning
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More Bad News on Ventilation System Effectiveness
Sometimes the fault lies with HVAC contractors, and sometimes the fault lies with homeowners
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Ten Essential Steps to a Pretty Good House
Going above code isn't hard if you do these things
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Commissioning ERVs
We thought this was going to be a straightforward job, but it turned into a multi-day time-gobbler that taught us a few lessons
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Residential Commissioning
A new home won’t perform as designed until all of the equipment has been commissioned by someone who understands the ‘house as a system’ approach
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Commissioning Our Heat-Recovery Ventilator
The supply and exhaust airflows of a ducted HRV have to be measured and balanced after installation for the system to function properly
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Thou Shalt Commission Thy Ducts!
If you don’t commission new HVAC systems in high-performance homes, you’re gambling with callbacks
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Will Minisplits Replace Forced-Air Heating and Cooling Systems?
Using ductless minisplits to cut the Gordion Knot of HVAC system commissioning
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Green Building Tip: Test Your HVAC System
Before moving into a new house, ask your contractor to test the furnace, air conditioner, and ventilation system for proper performance
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Return-Air Problems
What happens when the bedroom doors are closed
