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Selling Thermostats that Save Customers Energy and Money
When you think of industries offering the latest technology, computer software, social media, and cell phone companies may come to mind first. But when I reflect back on my 27 years in the residential HVACR industry, ...
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Effective Strategies for Dealing with Ducts in Unconditioned Spaces
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Three methods to reduce thermal losses associated with ductwork in unconditioned spaces are discussed. [continue reading]
The Formaldehyde Threat
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Keeping healthy indoor air quality was as important in 1984 as it is today. Unfortunately, formaldehyde is still a threat to homeowners. [continue reading]
Variable Capacity Versus Fixed Capacity
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An Experiment in the Impact of Duct Location [continue reading]
A Guide to Installing Window Air Conditioners
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Homeowners in the United States spend $1 out of every $8 of utility costs on cooling their living space. Window air conditioners (A/Cs) are an inexpensive alternative to central systems and are sold in greater numbers ... [continue reading]
Backdrafting Appliances: Causes and Fixes
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Homeowners and contractors need to know that when they replace 70%- or 80%-efficient furnaces with 90%-efficient furnaces and leave standard atmospheric draft water heaters orphaned, old atmospheric water heaters may backdraft, creating CO problems for ... [continue reading]
Building Science 201: Combustion
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The more we understand about combustion appliances, the better we can serve the houses we work in. [continue reading]
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Confessions of an Insulation Installer: What I Love About Wool
Last month, we (the crew at Performance Insulation) completed a project on Bainbridge Island, about a 30-minute ferry ride from ...
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RaterFest! Or How I Spent My Summer Vacation
The setting is stunning, 8,000 feet up in the Rockies. Colorado in September, aspen, screaming blue skies, bright clear nights. Who ...
