While everyone knows that a heating and cooling system is one of the biggest energy users in the home, the reason why that’s so may surprise you. As the push for more energy efficient air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces aims to reduce the 30 percent of household electrical use, that effort could be a waste of time if the new equipment isn’t installed correctly. A recent study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) quantified the efficiency losses due to common installation errors documented in field surveys. Commonly reported installation errors—or faults—include leaky ducts, improper refrigerant charge, oversizing of systems, and restricted air flow.
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