Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Mechanical Closets in Slab-On-Grade Homes

Technical Report · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1036042· OSTI ID:1036042

Dickson, Bruce

This measure guideline describes covers two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet: one in which all of the equipment is removed and being replaced, and a closet where the equipment is to remain and existing conditions are sealed. It includes the design and installation details necessary toeffectively seal the air handler closet and central return system to maximize the efficiency and safety of the space conditioning system.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1036042
• Report Number(s): NREL/SR-5500-52720; DOE/GO-102012-3385; KNDJ-0-40341-02; TRN: US201206%%63
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Work performed by IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
AIR
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY
slab-on-grade
space conditioning
air handlers
attics
ducts
ductwork
mechanical closet