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BTS Fact Sheet: Improving the efficiency of your duct system

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OSTI ID:754718

The duct system, used in air heating and air cooling your home, is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the various rooms. The duct system can have an important effect on health of the occupants through the distribution of indoor air pollution. Changes and repairs to a duct system should always be performed by a qualified professional. This brochure is meant to help you understand the problems that can affect the duct system and how you can save money, improve comfort, and protect against potential health hazards.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
754718
Report Number(s):
NREL/BR-810-27630; DOE/GO-10099-949; DOE/EE0109
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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