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Hmmm....heat pumps have come a long way but we find lots that don't perform properly. I still like my gas. Seems electric cars make more sense since they can be charged off peak.

California Is Closing the Door to Gas in New Homes The state aims to reduce natural gas use for home heating and hot water as part of its bid to lower emissions

Which is larger? The one on the right is actually larger BTU rating but not as efficient as the one in the center, which is actually lower BTU. The more efficient units are typically larger, some almost as tall as me! In our moderate climate the efficiency difference probably doesn't justify replacement but the small size is an indicator of the age of the unit so beware if you have one.

This might help someone out there...

Why Do Air Conditioning Vents Sweat? Back in the summer of 2005, I got a call to figure out a moisture problem in a new house. The homeowners took me into the master suite, where the first thing to catch my eye was the towel folded neatly on the floor. It hadn't just fallen out of the laundry basket; it was there to catch the water dri...

Not sure I shared this before but might be helpful.

How to clean moldy caulk in the shower This video shows a quick and easy way to make moldy shower caulk look like new again.

Humidity, Health, and the Sterling Chart The classic chart demonstrating the importance of keeping to the middle of the relative humidity spectrum has been shown to countless attendees of classes, conference presentations, and webinars on building science, indoor air quality, moisture problems, and health. I can't tell you how many times I...