How To
Dual-Fuel HVAC Solutions for Homes
Join Journal of Light for a conversation on finding resilient and efficient dual-fuel solutions for heating and cooling homes.
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Heating
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How To
The Best of Both Worlds: Dual-Fuel HVAC Systems Combine Heat Pumps and Propane for Reliable Hydronic Heat
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council4 MIN READ
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Products
Latest Product Roundup
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Products
Diffusive Floor Heating System
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Products
Combi Gas Boiler
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Products
Cold Climate Heat Pump
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HVAC
Retrofitting Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
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Products
Innovative HVAC Solution
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Q&A
Decoding Efficiency Units for Heat Pumps
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Projects
Retrofitting a Century-Old Barn
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
Radiant Heat Retrofit
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Radiant Hydronic Heating Workbook
Plumber’s custom home is a testament to radiant heat efficiency
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
Upgrade clients to high-efficiency heating systems to increase indoor air quality and value
Brought to you by National Grid5 MIN READ
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Projects
During Historic Storm, Hybrid Energy System Goes the Distance
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council4 MIN READ
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Products
Soft-Start Kit Offers Affordable Backup Power
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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How To
Homeowners seek heating oil alternatives amid rising prices
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council2 MIN READ
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How To
3 Gas Line Tips For Tankless Water Heaters
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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HVAC
Heat Pumps in the Age of Electrification
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Products/Tools
Inverter Heat Pump
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Products/Tools
Smart Heated Floor Control
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Products/Tools
Dual Fuel Heating System
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How To
Hydronic Baseboard Basics
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Energy Vanguard
The Central vs Dedicated Return Vent Debate
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How To
Can you heat a home with a tankless unit?
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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HVAC
Reinventing the Multisplit
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Energy Vanguard
How Does a Heat Pump Actually Work?
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Products/Tools
Product Roundup – November/December 2020
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Energy Vanguard
Combustion Safety 101: Three Types of Problems
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Products/Tools
Residential Hot Water Boiler
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Energy Vanguard
How to Read a Manual-J Report
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Energy Vanguard
My Undersized Ducted Mini-Split Heat Pump
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How To
Condensing vs. Non-Condensing Boilers
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Products/Tools
Floor-Warming Thermostat
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Blog
The Renovation Road to Downsizing
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Remodeling
Lennox Industries Recalls Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazards
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Products/Tools
Efficient Heat Pumps
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Remodeling
Department of Labor Cites Florida Construction Contractor for Overtime Violations
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Training the Trades
Heat Transfer Through Buildings
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Radiant Heat & Wood Flooring
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HVAC
Sizing Baseboard Heating
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Products/Tools
Efficient Gas Furnace
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Products/Tools
Energy-Efficient Boiler
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On My Plate
Wooden Baseboard Covers: The Sequel
3 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
Compact Gas Furnace
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How To
Winning In-Floor Heating Installation Tips
Brought to you by Warmboard3 MIN READ
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How To
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
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How To
How to Calculate How Much Wire You Need for Your DITRA-HEAT Installation
Brought to you by Schluter Systems2 MIN READ
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How To
Dumping Heat to the Pool
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Products/Tools
A High-Efficiency Combination Boiler
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Products/Tools
A Quiet Air Handler
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Products/Tools
A Low-NOx Gas Furnace
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Remodeling
Four Steps for Optimizing a Home’s Insulation System During a Remodel
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Products/Tools
Smart, Green Thermostat
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Remodeling
Is the Future of AC Ductless?
4 MIN READ
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Products/Tools
A High-Efficiency Minisplit Heat Pump
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Products/Tools
The Power of Commercial Technology at Home
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Products/Tools
Wifi Thermostat
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Products/Tools
A More Efficient Mini
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Products/Tools
Customizable Floor Heat
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Products/Tools
Smart Thermostat Adjusts to Needs
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How To
Commissioning Mini-Split Heat Pumps
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Products/Tools
Noritz Introduces CB Series Boilers for Plumbing and Hydronic Heating
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Coastal Contractor News
Freezing Furnace Condensate: Is North Carolina Ready for Winter?
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Letters
August 2015 Letters
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Products/Tools
Schluter Systems Adds Cable Length Options to Ditra-Heat
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Products/Tools
ThermalStar Radiant Comfort Panels for Hydronic Heating
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Energy
Minisplit Installation on an Interior Wall
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Troubleshooting
Planning Ahead for Combustion Air
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Letters
December 2014 Letters
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How To
Warming Up a Stone Tile Floor
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Tools
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles
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Tool Hounds
Tool Hounds: Handmade Hammers
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Energy
Solving for Comfort With a ‘Smart’ Thermostat
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How To
Part 2: Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation Strategy
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Troubleshooting
Monitoring Home Performance
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How To
A Ground-Source Heat Pump for an Oceanside Home
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Projects
Teaming Heat Pumps with Rooftop Solar Power
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Projects
Slideshow: Teaming PV with Heat Pumps
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OSHA
Heat Kills
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Energy
Heat Pumps for Cold Climates
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How To
Wooden Covers for Hydronic Baseboard Heaters?
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How To
Can a UV Lamp Improve Indoor Air?
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Products/Tools
Steam Heat vs. Hydronic Heat
2 MIN READ
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Products
Lennox Envy Fireplace
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How To
Heat Pumps, Heat Pumps, and More Heat Pumps
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Products/Tools
Cordless Heated Jackets From Bosch, DeWalt, and Milwaukee
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Products/Tools
Could Ductless Mini-Splits Solve Your HVAC Problems?
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Special Report
Merits of Window Framing Materials
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Remodeling
Don’t Be Afraid to Attempt Geothermal Projects
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Products
Efficient Fireplace
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How To
Controversy Over Home Ventilation Rules
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Products
Comfort Sync Thermostat
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Remodeling
Take Heat Safety Seriously
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Products
Compact HRV
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Products
Q Premier Boiler
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Products/Tools
Safe & Efficient: Takagi Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters
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Products/Tools
Rapid Retrofit: Navien NPE Series Tankless Water Heaters
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Products/Tools
Spotlight: Water Power: The Future of Tankless Water Heaters
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Products/Tools
RH Peterson’s Real Fyre Direct Vent Gas Inserts
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Spotlight: Outdoor Fireplaces
Double the Design: Heat N Glo Twilight Modern Two-Sided Gas Fireplace
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Products
Downsized Programming
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Remodeling
Heating & Cooling Drops Below 50% of Household Energy Use
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Clean Woodburner
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The Well-Vented Attic Prolongs Roof Life
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Ask the Experts
Q&A: Can I Build a Cabinet Around Hydronic Baseboard?
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Products/Tools
SoftSound VC 97 Variable-Speed Modulating Gas Furnace
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Products/Tools
Radiant in a Box
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How To
Ductless Heat Pumps
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Home Performance
GE GeoSpring Hybrid Electric Water Heater
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Home Performance
A.O. Smith Effex High-Efficiency Gas Water Heater
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Source: Energy Vanguard
We Are the 99% — Design Temperatures and Oversized HVAC Systems
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Products/Tools
Heating Up: Napoleon IR Series Infrared Fireplaces
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Remodeling
Giving the Green Light: A Remodeler Uses His Own Home as a Green Test Case
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Remodeling
Don’t Forget Green in K&B
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Products/Tools
Big Power, Small Package
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Remodeling
Deep Green: A Sustainable Remodel With Appeal for Future Homeowners
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Remodeling
Green From the Start: Steps to Sustainable Remodeling
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Products/Tools
Right-Size It: How to Accurately Size HVAC Systems
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In the Spotlight: Rheem XR90 Extreme Recovery Gas Water Heater
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Products/Tools
Negative Reinforcement: Tips for K&B Ventilation
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Whatís Hot, Whatís Cool
Upper Echelon: Coleman Echelon 16 SEER Air Conditioner
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Products/Tools
Floor Heat Cable
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Products/Tools
Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger
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Remodeling
Air Me Out: A Building Performance Pro and Mechanical Ventilation to the Rescue
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Products/Tools
LED Light Bulb
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HVAC
Hydronic Heating for Low-Load Houses
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Source: EXTREME TECH
Microsoft Suggests Heating Your Home with Data Furnaces
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Source: Fast Company
The Sun’s Heat: Now on Demand
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Source: BuildingGreen.com
Water in Buildings: Part Science, Part Magic
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Source: Energy Vanguard
More Insulation or High Efficiency Heating & Cooling System?
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Remodeling
Auditing Efficiency: Checklist to Identify Energy-Saving Opportunities
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Remodeling
Adding Muscle: This Project May Look Small and Unassuming, but It Packs a High-Performance Punch
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Remodeling
The Folly of Deep Energy Retrofits
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Source: Contracting Business
The Heat Is On
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Remodeling
Warming Trend: Viking Sales Silent Paint Remover
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