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Insulation Tax Credit | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/insulation
Making these upgrades together in one year would allow you a tax credit of up to $1,200 for the insulation and up to $2,000 for the heat pump ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/products/heat_cool/ducts/ES_Duct_Sealing_flyer.pdf?44fd-1361
Energy Saving: Leaky ducts can reduce heating and cooling system efficiency by as much as 20 percent. Sealing and insulating ducts increases ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/products/heat_cool/ducts/ES_Duct_Sealing_flyer.pdf
duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape. 3. Wrap any ducts that go through unconditioned space (attics, basements/crawlspaces, or garages) ...
[PDF] A DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE TO SEALING AND INSULATING WITH ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf
Cut enough aluminum from the coil to wrap around the flue plus 6 inches. Cut slots 1 inch deep and a few inches apart along the top and bend the tabs ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/products/heat_cool/ducts/ES_Duct_Sealing_flyer.pdf?bf16-df79
duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape. 3. Wrap any ducts that go through unconditioned space (attics, basements/crawlspaces, or garages) ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/products/heat_cool/ducts/ES_Duct_Sealing_flyer.pdf?ae2d-4ca4
duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape. 3. Wrap any ducts that go through unconditioned space (attics, basements/crawlspaces, or garages) ...
[PDF] ENERGY STAR | The simple choice for energy efficiency.
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/DIY_Guide_2016.pdf
ENERGY STAR | The simple choice for energy efficiency.
Assess the Level of Opportunity | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/assess-level-opportunity
Savings in Energy and Money*. Savings and Comfort Benefits. Leaks through doors, windows and walls can lead to uncomfortable drafts, but usually have ...
Locating Air Leaks | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/locating-air-leaks
Furnace Flue or Duct Chaseway (the hollow box or wall feature that hides ducts) Basement Rim Joists (where the foundation meets the wood framing) ...
Improved Home Insulation Helps a Heat Pump Perform Better
www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/improved-home-insulation-helps-heat-pump-perform-better
Government incentives are currently available for high-performance heat pump installations and sealing and insulating attic floors and the ducts in ...
[PDF] Final Draft - Perspectives - Energy Star Duct Specifications
www.energystar.gov/ia/products/heat_cool/ducts/Duct_Spec_2002.pdf
Test after sealing. Cooling: 350 - 450 CFM/ton wet or dry coils Forced air gas and electric heating: Use minimum and maximum temperature difference ...
Basement & Crawlspace Air Sealing and Insulating Project
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/basement_crawlspace
Sealing air leaks and adding insulation to the basement or crawlspace can yield substantial benefits if done correctly. While these improvements are ...
[PDF] Duct Sealing with ENERGY STAR
cmadmin.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ES_Duct_Sealing_flyer.pdf
duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape. 3. Wrap any ducts that go through unconditioned space (attics, basements/crawlspaces, or garages) ...
ENERGY STAR | The simple choice for energy efficiency.
www.energystar.gov/?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_ducts
ENERGY STAR is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, EPA's ENERGY STAR program has been America's resource for saving ...
[PDF] 7. Reducing Supplemental Loads - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/buildings/tools/EPA_BUM_CH7_SupLoads.pdf
In this upgrade sequence, supplemental load reductions are completed before heating and cooling loads can be determined. Supplemental load sources are ...
10 Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/heating-cooling/10-tips-hiring
A bigger system isn't always better; a contractor should size the heating and cooling system based on the size of your house, level of insulation, and ...
[PDF] New Duct Insulation Fact sheet cyan - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/ia/home_improvement/home_sealing/DuctInsulationFS_2005.pdf
Duct insulation minimizes conductive heat losses and gains, allowing supply air to be delivered closer to design temperatures. In winter, “cold blows” ...
Recommended Home Insulation R–Values | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/identify-problems-you-want-fix/diy-checks-inspections/insulation-r-values
Recommended insulation levels for retrofitting existing wood-framed buildings. Zones 4–8: Add R5 to R10 insulative wall sheathing beneath the new ...
Sealing Air Leaks: Attic | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/sealing-air-leaks-attic
Tips and Materials Checklist for Sealing Attic Air Leaks. Plug the Big Holes First. Don't worry about finding and sealing all the little holes in your ...
[PDF] A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/HeatingCoolingGuide%20FINAL_9-4-09_0.pdf
Because ducts are often concealed in walls, ceilings, attics, and basements, repairing them can be difficult. But there are things that you can do to ...