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This House is Just Right – How an ACCA Compliant Manual J will avoid the...

Is your home too hot?  Is your home to cold?  The perfect home should be right in that sweet spot where the temperature is comfortable no matter what the season is.  Keeping your home at the right...

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This House is TOO COLD – How an ACCA Compliant Manual J will avoid the...

Your home should be the place that is the most comfortable and inviting space in your life.  If your HVAC system is not working properly or is not the optimum design for your home not only will it be...

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This House is TOO HOT – How an ACCA Compliant Manual J will avoid the...

Utilizing ACCA compliant Manual J load calculations, a professional can provide you with the right HVAC design for your home.  It is important to understand that there is a lot more involved in the...

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Energy Star Recommendations – Some of your rooms are too hot or cold.

Inadequate air sealing or insufficient insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated, you will not be as...

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Energy Star Recommendations – Your equipment needs frequent repairs

In addition to the rise in energy costs, the age and condition of your heating and cooling equipment may have caused it to become less efficient. Dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating and...

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Energy Star Recommendations – Your home has humidity problems, excessive...

Leaky or poorly insulated ductwork might be the cause. Seal Your Heating and Cooling Ducts! Ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout houses with forced-air heating and cooling systems....

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Location, Location, Location – Manual J Indoor and Outdoor Design Conditions

The building location is described by its latitude and elevation. The outdoor design conditions such as the elevation of the location, latitude, winter heating dry bulb temperatures, summer cooling dry...

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The Third Step – Sizing Supply & Return Duct Work Properly Using ACCA Manual...

So you are getting ready to replace an old HVAC system or perhaps you are building your new dream home.  Before making that purchase or even selecting the installing contractor, there are three...

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Why is a PROPER Manual D Duct Design Important?

The design of your duct work is critical for proper performance of your heating and cooling equipment A less expensive system with a proper duct design often performs better than a high SEER system...

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How an ACCA Compliant Manual J Heating and Cooling Load Calculation ensures...

The Manual J calculation process determines the needed heating and cooling your home needs to stay “just right” – toasty warm in the cold frigid months and cool and comfortable in the hot steamy...

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Why Won’t My Permit Office Let Me Use Worse Case Design Temperatures in My...

The simple answer is “Because They Will Reject Your Permit Application” as will your LEED, EnergyStar or HERSRater.  Most HVAC installers and homeowners want to design for the hottest day in August and...

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WrightSoft ACCA Compliant to Get It Right – WrightSoft Manual J Designers

ACCA approved Wrightsoft programs include Right-J for residential heat gain and heat loss calculations, Right-D for residential duct sizing and Right-N for light commercial loads.   WrightSoft also...

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This House is Just Right – How an ACCA Certified Manual J will avoid the...

Is your home too hot?  Is your home to cold?  The perfect home should be right in that sweet spot where the temperature is comfortable no matter what the season is.  Keeping your home at the right...

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This House is TOO COLD – How an ACCA Certified Manual J will avoid the...

Your home should be the place that is the most comfortable and inviting space in your life.  If your HVAC system is not working properly or is not the optimum design for your home not only will it be...

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This House is TOO HOT – How an ACCA Certified Manual J will avoid the...

Utilizing ACCA certified Manual J load calculations, a professional can provide you with the right HVAC design for your home.  It is important to understand that there is a lot more involved in the...

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Location, Location, Location – Manual J Indoor and Outdoor Design Conditions

The building location is described by its latitude and elevation. The outdoor design conditions such as the elevation of the location, latitude, winter heating dry bulb temperatures, summer cooling dry...

View Article

The Third Step – Sizing Supply & Return Duct Work Properly Using ACCA Manual...

So you are getting ready to replace an old HVAC system or perhaps you are building your new dream home.  Before making that purchase or even selecting the installing contractor, there are three...

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Why is a PROPER Manual D Duct Design Important?

The design of your duct work is critical for proper performance of your heating and cooling equipment A less expensive system with a proper duct design often performs better than a high SEER system...

View Article

This House is Just Right – How an ACCA Certified Manual J will avoid the...

Is your home too hot?  Is your home to cold?  The perfect home should be right in that sweet spot where the temperature is comfortable no matter what the season is.  Keeping your home at the right...

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This House is TOO COLD – How an ACCA Certified Manual J will avoid the...

Your home should be the place that is the most comfortable and inviting space in your life.  If your HVAC system is not working properly or is not the optimum design for your home not only will it be...

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