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CarMic House: Retrofitting the HVAC System
Untangling an outdated, oversized heating and cooling plan proves a real challenge
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Getting Into the Details
The house is dried in and mechanical work is starting
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Questions About HVAC, Insulation, and Ventilation
As he prepares to move into a new home in a more humid climate, a homeowner looks for ways to minimize the risk of mold
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Manual J Load Calculations vs. Rules of Thumb
This sample of Manual J results shows that the old way really needs to die
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The Science of Air Flow in Flex Duct
A Texas A&M study shows how much of a hit you take when you let flex duct sag
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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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Does the Nest Thermostat Save Energy?
Three independent studies plus a white paper by Nest give the answer
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Understanding Blower Door Tests
Blower door tests reveal the rate of air leakage in and out of a home
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Three Types of Heating and Cooling Loads
Manual J gives you one of them, but what do you do about the others?
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How Replacing a Furnace Can Make You Less Comfortable
The problem arises when upgrading to a high-efficiency unit