Answers matching: Ventilation

Heating and Cooling
Should I install a heat-recovery unit on my dryer to help heat my home? - Leland , Boulder, CO

It may be more trouble than it's worth.

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Home Improvement
What would the specs be to encapsulate a crawlspace? - Kelly , Appleton, WI

It depends on the crawlspace type.

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Home Improvement
Why doesn't our home air conditioning unit cool the second floor of the home? - Terri, Green Bay, WI

There may be several reasons.

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Home Improvement
My kitchen vent allows cold air to leak in. How can I remedy this? - Luke , Waukesha, WI

Replace the passive flap. Read on for more.

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New Construction
What is a Focus on Energy New Home? - Bill, Eau Claire, WI

A certified Focus on Energy New Home meets construction standards and guidelines established by Focus on Energy.

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Businesses
How much energy can be saved by lowering the temperature on an indoor pool? - Ken , Green Bay, WI

You can save energy heating the pool and on ventilating the area.

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Home Improvement
How do we get rid of moisture and mold on our windows? - Dawn, Appleton, WI

You may be eligible for assistance.

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Home Improvement
Why do my windows fog up in the winter? - Becky, Milwaukee, WI

High humidity may likely be the culprit.

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Home Improvement
Are solar attic fans an option in WI or are they better suited for warmer climates? - Darren, Madison, WI

It is best to air seal the floor to attic area.

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Home Improvement
I have workshop with a loft on top. Would you recommend a soffit ridge vent system? - Richard , Eau Claire, WI

Your solution is a good start.

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Water Heaters
Should I replace my water heater with a power-vent or direct-vent model? - Bret, Eau Claire, WI

Both power-vent and direct-vent are effective.

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Home Improvement
If we put 8" of icynene over our entire attic floor would we have a problem with trapping moisture? - James, Eau Claire, WI

No, moisture should pass through it.

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Home Improvement
Our windows get heavy condensation, do we need an air exchanger? - Judy, Oconomowoc, WI

It is difficult to say for sure, without visiting your home

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Appliances
Is a combination gas stove-top/oven more energy efficient to use than an all electric one? - Jeff , West Bend, WI

It doesn’t make a huge overall impact on your energy bill.

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Home Improvement
How much energy can be saved by lowering the temperature on an indoor pool? - ken kozak, green bay wisconsin

You can save energy heating the pool and on ventilating the area.

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Home Improvement
Why do my windows have condensation on them in the winter? - Nancy, Appleton, WI

High humidity may likely be the culprit.

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Home Improvement
What are the benchmarks for an existing WI home? - Mike , Mellen, WI

Finding out how much air leakage your home or business has.

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Home Improvement
Does it pay to install solar-powered attic fans in the roof to bring down the attic temp? - Emil , Berlin, WI

Yes, use a fan in the summer.

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Home Improvement
Can you explain air flow in a house which has a basement, a first floor and a second floor? - Nancy , Wauwatosa, WI

Typically, air flows out of the top of a home.

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