Tag: cooling load
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How to Read Manual J Reports
Prime: prime Subtitle: If you know what to look for, it’s easy to check for accuracy Images: When you enter the world of building science — whether through building a house, becoming a home energy rater/building analyst, or just hanging out in cyberplaces like this — everyone talks about the importance of getting actual heating…
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How to Read Manual J Reports
Prime: prime Subtitle: If you know what to look for, it’s easy to check for accuracy Images: When you enter the world of building science — whether through building a house, becoming a home energy rater/building analyst, or just hanging out in cyberplaces like this — everyone talks about the importance of getting actual heating…
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Three Types of Heating and Cooling Loads
Subtitle: Manual J gives you one of them, but what do you do about the others? Images: …
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How to Tell If Your Air Conditioner Is Oversized
Subtitle: All you need is a timer and a thermometer — but data loggers make it easier Images: Back in 2009, I had a new air conditioner installed our condo. The previous one was an ancient 25 years old and barely limping along. It wasn’t cooling much, and the summer electric bills had risen. read…