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Using Smoke to Find Air Leaks
Smoke pens, smoke puffers, and theatrical foggers can help locate air leakage in a building envelope
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Why Minisplits Can Fail to Heat and Cool Properly
Miswiring of multi-zone ductless minisplit systems can cause inadequate cooling/dehumidfication and unwanted heating
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Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
These preliminary data look promising, but the jury's still out
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6 Ways to Improve Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
If you can't get ducts out of an unconditioned attic, you can make the efficiency liability smaller
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Getting the Most Out of Your Solar Panels
Solar panels are limited in terms of how much sunlight they can convert to electricity. How do we optimize solar efficiency to meet growing energy demands?
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Radiant Heating and Cooling
Radiant floor heating is quiet and unobtrusive, but there are several things to consider when deciding if it's right for your home
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Zonal Pressure Diagnostics, Part I
A look at how this diagnostic tool is being misused to estimate air leakage
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The Confusing World of Dehumidifier Capacity
Dehumidifier capacities are changing because of new rules from the US Department of Energy
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How to Prevent Condensate Leaks from Ductless Heat Pumps
Understanding the system’s operation and maintenance requirements can head off future problems
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A Code-Minimum Case Study
Following current code requirements and making small but important upgrades improves performance
