Tag: duct

  • Thou Shalt Commission Thy Ducts!

    Subtitle:  If you don’t commission new HVAC systems in high-performance homes, you’re gambling with callbacks Images:  The typical new home gets a heating and air conditioning system that’s about two times too large. I’ve  discussed oversized air conditioners many times before.

  • An Epidemic of Duct Disease and Enclosure Problems

    Subtitle:  A report of the day I spent going on air conditioner service calls with an HVAC pro Images:  …

  • How to Install Flex Duct Properly

    Subtitle:  Following the Air Diffusion Council’s standards would lead to better installations Images:  < p>I’ve written a lot about duct problems (especially those in flex duct) because they’re so abundant. A couple of years ago, I even wrote an article in the Energy Vanguard Blog about whether or not flex duct should be banned. My…

  • How to Install Flex Duct Properly

    Subtitle:  Following the Air Diffusion Council’s standards would lead to better installations Images:  < p>I’ve written a lot about duct problems (especially those in flex duct) because they’re so abundant. A couple of years ago, I even wrote an article in the Energy Vanguard Blog about whether or not flex duct should be banned. My…