Decibel (dB) Comparisons Common Sounds This decibel (dBA) table compares some common sounds and shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing. In…
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RIGHT-SIZED AIR CONDITIONERS: MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS The ENERGY STAR Program promotes right-sized air conditioners where heating and cooling contractors carefully match system capacity to home…
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The Golden Rules of Designing a Zoned System Here are six common sense rules we teach our people that will make designing systems a breeze.…
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Introduction Indoor air pollutants are unwanted, sometimes harmful materials in the air. They range from dusts to chemicals to radon. Air cleaners are devices that…
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Lead Paint Risk During Renovation: What You Need to Know & What the EPA Requires Lead is a toxic metal used in several household related…
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How to Read Residential Electric and Natural Gas Meters You can read your own meters to help monitor your electric or gas energy use. During…
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Energy Smart Shopping The ENERGY STAR® Label When you shop for a new appliance, look for the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR products usually exceed…
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How BTUs and EERs Work Most air conditioners have their capacity rated in BTUs, or British Thermal Units. A BTU is, generally, the amount of…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Radon Exposure to Radon How does radon get into the environment? Radon-222 is the radioactive decay product of radium-226, which is…
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Efficiency Ratings The materials from which a building is constructed, as well as the systems and appliances installed there, can dramatically affect the amount of…
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