What’s the Best HVAC Technology today? VRF! (Variable Refrigerant Flow) PART...
Ok HVAC Geeks here’s part 3 in our 4 part series! Best, Matt Risinger – Risinger Homes in Austin, TX Risinger Homes is a custom builder and whole house remodeling contractor that specializes in...
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Phew, the final part in this series! HUGE thanks to Kristof Irwin for his massive investment of time making this series for my blog. If you watched all 4 videos you are an official HVAC Geek! I’d...
View ArticleHow quiet is a VRF Compressor? Mitsubishi install tested.
I’ve had complaints over the years about AC Compressors outside of bedrooms making too much noise. I even had a client a few years back get excited about GeoThermal because of the lack of an outdoor...
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Comfort through Humidity Control
Matt Risinger – Staff Reporter for Time Warner Cable News Austin & San Antonio I joined the Time Warner Cable News team earlier this year and host a weekly “short” called Your Home. I thought I’d...
View ArticleMitsubishi Mini-Split System Review
I first saw a mini-split HVAC system in a house when I visited Japan in the late 90’s. My friends were stationed there in the Navy and their Japanese house they rented was fascinating for me as a...
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Tips for a Net Zero House
If you’ve followed my work for very long, you’ll realize that I basically stopped talking about “Green Building” about 3-4 years ago. The term “Green” has been too watered down to mean anything...
View ArticleThe Science of Comfort & Ultra-Aire’s new SD-12 Dehumidifier
If you’ve followed my blog very long, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of building Comfortable houses. As I write that, it strikes me that there aren’t many builders who would dis-agree. However,...
View Article4 Keys to HVAC for an Ultra-Efficient House
I just completed my first house using the Perfect Wall method invented by Building Science Corporation. Perfect Wall is a method of building that results in a super-tight envelope with thick exterior...
View ArticleBest Attic Insulation (for the South)
This post is specifically for my friends in the Southern US. No offense to the Northerners, but you Yankee’s generally have a full in-ground basement to run your HVAC systems and very few attics in...
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3 Head Mitsubishi Ductless Install Review
My business partner Eric Rauser, AIA designed this amazing Perfect Wall house and it’s the first house I’ve built that’s completely free of duct work! (See this older blog post for more on Perfect...
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Mitsubishi HVAC – International Builder Show 2017
We’ve been big fans of Mitsubishi HVAC systems and their VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) technology for about 6-7 years now. We caught up with the crew at the International Always a bit of clowning...
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What’s the Best HVAC Technology today? VRF! (Variable Refrigerant Flow) PART...
According to the DOE Heating/Cooling accounts for 56% of the Average home in America’s energy use. (Source here). Since this is such a huge slice of the energy pie, I thought it would be good to...
View ArticleAprilaire Media Air Cleaner Review Model 2410/2310/2210
I’ve been using this Aprilaire 2000 series Media Air cleaners for the past 8 years in all the HVAC systems my company installs and I really like this model. It’s an ideal balance between price and...
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Cheap Trick – Recessed Dryer Box Review Model 425
If you’ve ever installed a Clothes Dryer you know that the vent at the back is in jeopardy of being pinched off the second you push the unit back into place. Squashed Dryer Vents are pretty common....
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Ventilation Strategies for Texas Homes – Good/Better/Best
PART 1 OF THIS POST IS FOUND HERE TO READ FIRST. We’ve all heard the acronym HVAC – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning right? In general the Ventilation for Texas homes has come from one...
View ArticleDehumidifier Retrofit – HVAC + D
I attended a great building science seminar yesterday where the speaker talked about “HVAC + D”. He was referring to the need for supplemental dehumidification in high performing houses in our...
View ArticleHumidity Controlling Thermostats
I’m going to be straightforward with you, I don’t like Thermostats that control humidity. (Unless they are connected to a stand-alone dehumidifier) Yes, these Thermostats will add a some level of...
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3 Head Mitsubishi Ductless Install Review
My business partner Eric Rauser, AIA designed this amazing Perfect Wall house and it’s the first house I’ve built that’s completely free of duct work! (See this older blog post for more on Perfect...
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Dehumidifier Necessity for Texas Homes
I attended a lecture from my favorite Building Science teacher Joe Lstiburek last December here in Austin and I’ve been meaning to do some blog posts from my notes. If you’ve been following my blog...
View ArticleBest Attic Insulation (for the South)
This post is specifically for my friends in the Southern US. No offense to the Northerners, but you Yankee’s generally have a full in-ground basement to run your HVAC systems and very few attics in...
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