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House As a System
- What is the House as a System concept?
- Where do I start to reduce drafts and improve my home?
- What are the priority areas for insulation?
- How do I know if my heating and/or cooling system is properly sized for my home?
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Heating and Cooling Systems
- What is an AHRI number?
- What is a heat pump and what are its benefits?
- What are central ducted heat pumps?
- What are ductless mini-split and ductless multi-split heat pumps?
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Insulation
- What should I know about insulation?
- What are the priority areas for insulation?
- How do I know if I have enough insulation in my attic?
- Can I add new insulation on top of old insulation?
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Draftproofing
- What should I know about draftproofing?
- Where do I start to reduce drafts and improve my home?
- Can I draftproof my home too much and make it too tight?
- What are the benefits of draftproofing?
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Ventilation
- What is a dehumidistat? And what should I have it set to?
- Would I use more energy by running an HRV all the time?
- How often should I run my bathroom fan? Should I get a timer?
- Can I use my existing furnace ductwork for an HRV/ERV?
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Water Heating Systems
- What are heat pump water heaters?
- What are the benefits of heat pump water heaters?
- How do I ensure that I get the right heat pump water heater for my home?
- What are the costs of a heat pump water heater?
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Windows and Doors
- How do I ensure that my new windows will perform well?
- Why is it important to select the right windows for my home?
- How do I interpret the U-factor and performance of windows?
- What are ENERGY STAR windows?
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Appliances and Lighting
- My refrigerator is very old, but still works fine. Is it worth it to replace it with a new, ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator?
- Are ductless dryers more efficient than ducted dryers?
- What are the benefits of an energy efficient dishwasher?
- What are LED lights/bulbs and how do they save energy?
