Tag: combustion safety

  • Unvented Gas Appliance Industry Fails to Impress ASHRAE

    Prime:  prime Subtitle:  A research study they paid for and presented at the residential ventilation standard committee meeting hurt their case Images:  Unvented combustion appliances were added to the scope of ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). International organization dedicated to the advancement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration through research,…

  • Do Combustion Safety Testing Protocols Need Fixing?

    Subtitle:  Dr. Vi Rapp of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab says one test in particular doesn’t help as much as we think it does Images:  Burning fuels inside a house can lead to serious health and safety problems. That’s why energy auditors perform a variety of combustion safety tests to find potential hazards and recommend fixes.…

  • Spray Foam Insulation Does Not Work with All HVAC Systems

    Subtitle:  Before you use spray foam insulation in an attic, make sure the HVAC system is compatible Images:  Earl…

  • A Ventless Gas Fireplace Doesn’t Belong in Your Home

    Subtitle:  Combustion products need to be vented to the outside Images:  First of all, let’s call it what it really is. The industry likes the term “vent-free” when talking about gas fireplaces that keep all the exhaust gases in your home. I prefer the term “ventless” or, even better, “unvented.” Some people suggest “room-vented” or…