The New Code Requirements for Buried Ducts
Two articles ago, I wrote about what can happen when you bury ducts in attic insulation. The Home Innovations Research […]
Building Performance
It Still Regularly Amazes Me
“Service” is a noun, a verb and a calling. If you believe that last one, there’s a hidden version of […]
The “V” in HVAC: Ventilation and Your Health – Proper Bathroom Ventilation
Over the coming months, I plan to address several aspects of HVAC. Today, I want to focus on the “V” […]
The Home Performance Forum Has Launched!
The Internet age has made it easy to find information. Occasionally you can find some that’s even true. That’s where […]
Your Business As A Machine – Part 1
In order to make sense of, lead, and manage your business, you need a way of understanding it; a structure […]
Is It OK to Bury Ducts in Attic Insulation?
Water vapor from the air condenses on air conditioning ducts in humid climates. It’s as normal as poorly insulated bonus […]
Is It OK to Ventilate a Home with Attic Air?
I’ve seen some crazy things done to homes. It’s usually someone’s attempt to make things better. Sometimes that someone is […]
Smart Features of the Tools that Set Your Technicians Apart
In 2017, as our industry continues to expand to a “house as a system” approach, our tool and equipment suppliers […]
Making Home Performance Work WITHOUT Rebates
What would happen to your Home Performance business if rebates disappeared? Are you prepared to generate business and revenue without […]
A Little History of MAD AIR
A lot of discoveries and research work over the past four decades have led to our current understanding of air […]
The Tools to Set Your Technicians Apart from the Competition
The typical comfort call to a HVAC dealer goes something like this: “I have rooms in my house that never […]
Do Humidifiers Cause Poor Indoor Air Quality?
IE3’s Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes, explains how to make sure your house has the right humidity.
Should You Remove Attic Floor Insulation in a Spray Foam Attic?
IE3 Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes looks at what insulation you should remove in spray foam attics.
Manual J Load Calculations vs. Rules of Thumb
We do a lot of heating and air conditioning system design at Energy Vanguard. Alexander Bell, who goes by Andy, […]
Why HVAC Contractors Should Be Leading The Way
Contractor Mark Pippin explains why contractors need to take the lead on home performance.
Thriving in Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
Above all else, a contractor is a businessperson. Whether as a sole proprietor or large corporation, the contractor working within […]
Tooling up for Home Performance: Part 3 of 3: Optional/Advanced Testing Equipment
Bill Spohn looks at what advanced testing can be done to improve home comfort.
