"When Mr. Tooley gave the keynote address in Austin a couple years ago, he really inspired me to do the right thing right. This is a well deserved award!"
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Doug Pearl replied to Mike Kandel's discussion John Tooley of Advanced Energy Receives BPI's 2013 Tony Woods Award for Excellence in Advancing the Home Performance Industry in the group Building Performance Institute (BPI)
Eric Kjelshus replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"most mobile homes look like blanket. If the squial cage looks like this so does the AC coil. Look at the return air ducts - If I can pop the end cap put some light and see the dirt and fiber. I found one return so dirty…"
Greg Labbe replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"That's awesomely ugly! Thanks for sharing!"
Doug Pearl replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"Yes I did! it was laying on the floor. Looked like it had been there a while."
John Shillito replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"You didn't actually find a filter did you?
Great pics!"
tedkidd replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"You mean you don't "love the smell of dust mite poop in the morning!" "
Guy DuBois replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"Ewwww...! That must smell like dust mite poop!"
tedkidd replied to Doug Pearl's discussion It just isn't heating like it used to. in the group Hall of Shame"My vote for this month's winner goes to Doug Pearl."
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It just isn't heating like it used to.
I didn't feel it was necessary to ask this client how often they checked the furnace filter.See More
Doug Pearl replied to Mike Kandel's discussion BPI Certified Repairman Saves Woman's Life by Recognizing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the group Building Performance Institute (BPI)"Great job Carl!"
Doug Pearl replied to George Whiting's discussion Retrofit insulation on the roof over cathedral ceiling"http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-063-over-roofing?topic=resources/retrofits
Article by Joe Lstiburek. I don't think its a project that I would undertake, but it makes for a good read.
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Doug Pearl replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Open combustion furnace in an attic that has been sealed at the end walls and roof."Providing combustion air for a furnace can be tricky. The NFPA 54 calls for a minimum 50cuft/1000btu/hr for combustion air. However, how the combustion air is brought into the combustion appliance zone determines what size venting and how it should…"
Doug Pearl commented on Diane Chojnowski's group Hall of Shame"BTW, that is the hot water tank vent."
Doug Pearl commented on Diane Chojnowski's group Hall of Shame"I see things like this and just shake my head."
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In this group, members share an array of images from the field, showing the kinds of issues encountered by home performance professionals in real homes. Each tells a story of how hidden (but fixable) problems in homes can cause high energy bills.
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- At 8:11am on August 10, 2012,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Doug,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros. Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
Don't forget to upload your profile photo. And add your location on our Member Map.
Thanks!
Diane, HEP Moderator
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