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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat Pump Retrofit, Part 1: Needs Assessment
The advantages of using an air handler when replacing a gas furnace with heat-pump technology
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit, Part 2: Data Collection
Answer these questions before making the switch from a gas or oil furnace to a heat pump
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit, Part 5: Installation
A run-through of the key components and considerations for installing a heat-pump system
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat Pump Retrofit, Part 3: Sizing Calculations
A comprehensive explanation of how to perform aggressive Manual J calculations to ensure properly sized HVAC equipment
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit, Part 4: Zoning and Equipment Selection
An in-depth explanation of how to choose the right heat-pump-driven HVAC system
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit, Part 6: Commissioning and Customer Education
The final steps in this six-part series about transitioning away from fossil-fueled furnaces in favor of all-electric heat pumps
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Energy Upgrades on a Budget
A homeowner looks to replace a water heater and HVAC system as part of an efficiency overhaul
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‘Cold Blow’ from Heat Pump Supply Air
The air that heat pumps blow is colder than furnace air but it can still heat a house, and there are ways to ensure occupant comfort
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The Carbon Footprint of Minisplits
Is heating with a minisplit heat pump really ‘greener’ than heating with fossil fuels?
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The Easy Way to Switch to a Heat Pump
If you have an air conditioner and a furnace, you have the potential for a dual-fuel heating and cooling system