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Episode 22: McMansions, Whole-House Ventilation, and Thermal and Ignition Barriers
The show kicks off with a conversation about McMansions that's hilarious and educational and often both at the same time.
Clothes-Dryer Exhaust Vent
Conventional ducting results in an effective 31-ft. exhaust run. Swapping out regular elbows with Dryer-Ell elbows reduces the run to 18 ft 6 in.
Mechanical Ventilation Required
Low electricity consumption and very high energy-recovery efficiency are features to look for.
Ceiling-fan height
Q: Is it OK to install a ceiling fan in a 12-ft. by 17-ft. living room with an 8-ft. ceiling?
Wall and Roof Vent Caps
Vent caps of from a variety of attractive materials
One bathroom fan or two?
Q: I have an existing dwelling with two bathrooms on the upper level. These bathrooms share a wall, and the previous owner installed a single fan in each that exhausts into…
The Facts About Ceiling Fans
Choose a good-looking, energy-efficient fan, and use it correctly.
Panasonic WhisperControl Condensation Sensor Plus
Smart bath-fan switch
Attic-Ventilation Strategies
Energy advisor Martin Holladay offers some key points to consider when venting a roof.
Bad Ducts = Bad Air
Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.

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