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Ventilation

Information

Ventilation is about bringing fresh air into your home, with the dual goals of controlling moisture and maintaining good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

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Latest Activity: Jul 6, 2017

Resources

U.S. Department of Energy - EnergySaver - Weatherize
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Energy Star - Knowledge Center
ACEEE - SmarterHouse.org

Discussion Forum

Do Today/Do Later

Ventilation projects you can do today:Minimize toxic household products.Have your combustion appliances checked to make sure they are functioning properly.Check the age and type of fans you currently…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.

Choosing the Right Equipment

Installing a good mechanical ventilation system means getting an energy-efficient, quiet fan; designing and installing the ducts properly; and choosing appropriate accessories and controls for your…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.

The Need for Ventilation

When you tighten your house to conserve energy, natural ventilation is likely to be too low to exhaust moisture and dissipate indoor pollutants. Leaving ventilation to chance and thinking, “We’ll…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.

Indoor Pollutants

The first rule for a healthy home is to control indoor pollutants at their source. If pollutants aren’t created or brought into the house in the first place, you won’t need to get rid of them.Sources…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.